Skip to main content

Product Stewardship, M.S.

Whether you are already working in product stewardship or have a background in such fields as environmental health, regulatory compliance, occupational health and safety, product development, or supply chain management, the IU Online Master of Science in Product Stewardship prepares you to become a leader in product safety and sustainability.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 30

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $566.00

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $610.00

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Degree Overview

Product stewardship addresses 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 Master of Science in Product Stewardship prepares you to help companies produce high-quality products that are environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and safe and healthy for manufacturers and consumers.

You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their certificate.

To be accepted to this program, you must have:
  • A bachelor's degree
  • 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale

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)

Your IU Online M.S. 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  

To graduate with the M.S. 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 M.S. as a full-time or part-time student and must complete the degree within five years.

Core Classes for the MS in Product Stewardship
Course Number Course Name Credits
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

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Find the answers you need or start your application. We’re here to help!