Product Stewardship, MS

Master of Science

Course Delivery

100% Online
Total Credits

30
In-State Tuition Per Credit

$566.00
Out of State Tuition Per Credit

$610.00

Product Stewardship, MS

Master of Science

Today's consumers demand products that are high quality, environmentally sustainable, safe and healthy for manufacturers and users, and socially responsible.

Product stewardship is the responsible management of the health, safety, and environmental aspects of raw materials, intermediate, and consumer products throughout their lifecycle and across the value chain in order to prevent or minimize negative impacts and maximize value. Product stewardship addresses local, national, and global issues relating to the environment, worker health and safety, and social accountability as they relate to the design, use, and disposal of everyday products.

The IU Online Master of Science in Product Stewardship explores coursework in the fundamentals of product stewardship; product hazard, exposure and risk assessment; regulatory affairs for product stewardship; product improvement and sustainability; and product stewardship strategy and management. If you are already working in the product stewardship field, or have a background in other areas, including environmental health, regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, sustainability, product development, supply chain, and business, the MS in Product Stewardship prepares you for leadership roles in the emerging field of product stewardship.

Your IU Online MS in Product Stewardship prepares you for such careers as:

Product stewardship manager
Regulatory affairs specialist
Regulatory compliance specialist
Sustainability analyst
Business operations specialist
Risk manager
Strategy manager
Product engineer

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the MS in Product Stewardship, you must complete 30 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

Public health fundamentals (6 credit hours)
Environmental health science fundamentals (9 credit hours)
Specialized product stewardship courses (15 credit hours)

NOTE: You may enroll in the MS as a full-time or part-time student and must complete the degree within five years.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree
3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Personal statement
Resume
Letter of recommendation
TOEFL score or IELTS score from the last two years (international students only)

Courses

Core

	Public Health Elective	3 Credits
PBHL-A 623	Management & Leadership in Health Protection	3 Credits
PBHL-A 661	Fundamentals of Toxicology	3 Credits
PBHL-A 662	Human Health Risk Assessment	3 Credits
PBHL-A 675	Regulatory Affairs for Product Stewardship	3 Credits
PBHL-A 676	Product Stewardship Strategy & Management	3 Credits
PBHL-A 677	Product Hazard, Exposure & Risk Assessment	3 Credits
PBHL-A 678	Product Improvement & Sustainability	3 Credits
PBHL-A 680	Fundamentals of Product Stewardship	3 Credits
PBHL-P 670	Topics in Public Health	3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $566.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1698.00

Note: Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $610.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1830.00

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $770

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $280

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

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