• UC Berkeley Product Development Program Info Sessions

    Beyond our bioprocess engineering path, UC Berkeley also offers the Product Development Program (PDP) – a 9-month professional Master's in Chemical Engineering tailored for students who want to lead on the business and strategy side of research.

    We're hosting three interactive webinars with our Executive Director, Dr. Keith Alexander, and alumni who transitioned straight into roles like Business Analyst, Founder, and R&D Leader. It's a great fit for anyone wanting to move beyond traditional lab track roles without spending years in a research degree.

    Want to lead product strategy without spending years in a research lab? Please join us to learn more about UC Berkeley's Master's in Chemical Engineering, the Product Development Program (PDP)!

    In each of our upcoming virtual info sessions, Executive Director Dr. Keith Alexander and a PDP alum will discuss the program, unpack real corporate capstone projects, and answer any questions you have about launching your career.

    Interactive Session Dates (3–4 PM PT):

    • Thurs, Oct 22: Arnold Ogbogu, Business Operations Manager @ Nclusion | Register Here

    • Wed, Nov 18: Prathik Nandagavi, Project Engineer @ Tesla| Register Here

    • Wed, Dec 9: Allen Pittman, ex-R&D S&E Engineer @ Sandia National Labs | Register Here (Can't attend live? Sign up anyway and we'll email you the video recording.)

    What makes the 9-month UC Berkeley PDP different?

    • Business + Engineering Curriculum: Combine technical depth with business strategy through coursework across campus, including product management, finance, and marketing at the Haas School of Business.

    • Real-World Corporate Capstones: Work in collaborative teams to solve actual product development and commercialization challenges for corporate clients.

    • Proven Career Outcomes: Join a global network of 500+ alumni. 80% of graduates secure top-tier industry roles within six months.

    Fall 2027 Applications are currently open! Priority Deadline: December 14, 2026 | Final Deadline: January 11, 2027

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