The U of A’s Sam M. Walton College of Business’s Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Innovation offers a Master of Science in Product Innovation to provide participants with the in-demand business skill set and to address training and talent. launched. A gap felt by businesses of all sizes in Northwest Arkansas.

This degree is intended for recent graduates and mid-career professionals who want to develop the skills to create, launch and manage products within startups and innovative industry environments. Located at Walton College and overseen by Taryn Meade, Assistant Professor in the SEVI Department, the curriculum focuses on needs-based product design, prototype development and testing, business model development and validation, and project and product management.

An Assistant Professor in the Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Innovation at Walton College, Taryn Meade is program director for the Master of Science in Product Innovation.

“From the spark of an idea to the details of production and launch, adopting new products is an exciting path for both entrepreneurs and innovators within existing companies,” Meade said. We look forward to the opportunity to support a diverse group of professionals through our partnership and expand inclusiveness, equity and sustainability as an impact on the product development process.”

Alongside the Master of Science in Product Innovation coursework, each student participates in one of two experiential tracks overseen by U of A’s Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

1. In the new Venture Development track, students collaborate in interdisciplinary teams with graduate students from other degree programs to advance existing product ideas in the context of a start-up company.
2. A practical track where students participate in business incubation programs such as the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program and the Greenhouse Biodesign Program.

The one-year full-time graduate program begins in summer 2023. Students can apply now. As part of their application, students can indicate their interest in the experience track, but each accepted candidate will receive individual advice to determine the most suitable path.

Within the program, students develop new products or product-focused businesses, participate in product incubator programs or new venture development, and choose practicums to test product concepts and prototypes.

The Master of Science in Product Innovation requires 30 hours of coursework over 12 months. The deadline for his application is February 15th. Eligible students are eligible for a GMAT or GRE waiver.

To apply for the program or learn more, visit the Master of Science in Product Innovation.

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