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Master in Digital Product Management

Master in Digital Product Management

Developing an Effective Product Strategy, for a Scalable Business Model

Overview

Are you eager to kickstart a dynamic career in product management? Look no further! Our Master in Digital Product Management – Developing an Effective Product Strategy for a Scalable Product is the perfect programme for you.

Offered by POLIMI Graduate School of Management in collaboration with Product Heroes, this master’s programme is designed to equip you with the skills to create and manage cutting-edge digital products. Our 12-month programme will allow you to dive deep into the world of product development and management, and learn directly from industry leaders, including Product Leads, Heads of Product, and Chief Product Officers from top startups and scale-ups.

Ready to transform your future? Download our brochure now and explore the Master in Digital Product Management. Your journey to becoming a product management expert starts here!

Is it right for me?

You are an ideal candidate for our Master in Digital Product Management if you:

have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Within the Master in Digital Product Management we welcome all backgrounds as long as you have achieved a minimum of 3 years of full-time study;

Please note that we’ve designed this program for recent graduates with ideally no more than 3 years of work experience. If you have more experience, you might also like to take a look at our International MBA programs.

Why choose this master?

Our Master in Digital Product Management is unique for the following reasons:

It is a programme that responds to market demand: our programme offers skills which are highly requested in the current job market. According to a recent report, the Product Management Market size is projected to reach USD 49.3 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2031 due to a rising focus on innovation, an increased need for agility and the growing importance of data-driven decision-making processes.

Practice-based learning: this is not a theoretical master! Throughout the journey, you will have the chance to learn from practitioners and use interactive and practice-based methodologies, including more than 100 hours of laboratory content, classes with managers, challenges, and business games. Master essential tools, while diving into innovative methodologies such as design thinking and agile planning, to understand market trends and optimise product performance.

Our partners

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Programme structure

Our Master in Digital Product Management is a 12-month Master programme offered by POLIMI Graduate School of Management in collaboration with Product Heroes.

At POLIMI GSoM your learning journey goes beyond lectures and textbooks, as we have designed a transformational path that will allow you to embark on a journey towards professional and personal fulfilment.

You will gain expertise to navigate the area of product management by attending courses designed by the Faculty of Politecnico di Milano and Product Heroes.

Start and End of courses may vary.

Want to learn what hands-on activities await you? Find out more by downloading our brochure.

Our services

Throughout your journey you will have the chance to be inspired by the vibrant cultural atmosphere of Milan, Italy. You will be able to enjoy leisure activities while immersing yourself in one of the most important centres worldwide for international business, with a rich entrepreneurial network that also serves as a backdrop to some of the most important international events.

To enable you to do so, we offer you a wide range of services to ease your path as you settle into your life in a new city and live the POLIMI GSoM experience. Discover all our services ranging from housing to Italian courses by consulting the following website.

Career

YOUR CAREER PATH

As a student of the Master in Management, Finance and Tech, you will benefit from careers services which include workshops, expert panels, fairs, events, company visits, etc. The Career Development Programme provides all students with continual support in identifying career goals and developing action plans. Programme-specific careers services include:

Workshops: Careers workshops help you prepare for your internship search and future career.Self-assessment tools and individual coaching provide you with the opportunity to prepare for your next move.
Tools: emlyon business school offers a wide range of career tools to help you get more information on partner companies and sector-specific resources, including databases with internships and job offers.
Events: Over 250 companies visit emlyon business school campuses each year and provide students with continuous access to the business community.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 INTAKE ARE OPEN.

Please note that we process applications on a rolling basis, which means that they may close even before the deadlines. Our limited number of seats available in the class means the sooner you apply, the better.

If you are a non-EU candidate, we recommend that you apply at least 3 months before the program starts, to leave enough time for a Verification Statement of your degree and to apply for your student visa.

1. ACTIVATE YOUR APPLICATION AND SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS

Fill in the form at apply.gsom.polimi.it and upload these documents:

your CV in English
university transcripts/mark sheets
bachelor’s/master’s degree (if already available at the time of the application)
copy of your passport or ID
digital picture
letter of reference (if already available at the time of the application)
motivation letter
Financial Aid Essay (if you’re applying for one of our tuition fee reductions)
English proficiency certificate: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC or equivalent (if already available at the time of the application)
Pay the Application Fee (EUR €100)

2. SCREENING

We will let you know if you have been selected for a Motivational Interview in English, which we will do online.

Fees and Benefits

The programme costs €22,000. These costs cover the entire length of our programme, but they do not include living and travel expenses. A reduced fee of €13,000 is available for students who have graduated from Politecnico di Milano with a Master of Science degree no more than 3 years before enrolling in the Master.

We at POLIMI GSoM have partnered with Flywire to accept payments from international students worldwide.

Applicants for the International Junior Specialising Masters can apply for fee reductions. These are given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s a good idea to apply early. If you’d like financial aid, you need to request it when you submit your application form – please note that late requests for financial aid won’t be considered.

Please note that we don’t offer full scholarships, and that the DSU and other scholarships offered by Politecnico di Milano and the Italian Government cannot be used for POLIMI GSoM’s programmes.

Discover more on our financial aid opportunities