9-Month M.S. Fast-Track to Product Leadership (UC Berkeley PDP)

The UC Berkeley Product Development Program (PDP) is an intensive, 9-month M.S. in Chemical Engineering designed to fast-track you into high-earning strategic leadership roles immediately after your bachelor’s degree.

  • Bypass the traditional Ph.D. track and accelerate directly into key roles like Product Manager, Consultant, and competitive Leadership Rotational Programs.
  • Instead of a research thesis, you’ll complete a field project where you’ll act as a consultant to solve a real-world product challenges for industry clients like Applied Materials, Clorox, Genentech, and Givaudan.
  • High salary potential – 66% earn at least $100K per year, with 41% earning over $125K in diverse sectors.

Applications are open – apply now.

Upcoming Info Sessions:

If you have any questions about the program before then, contact Iris Acosta, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Marketing at irisoa@berkeley.edu.

Last modified: Nov 06, 2025