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Product Stewardship, Graduate Certificate

Become a leader in producing high-quality products that are environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and safe and healthy for manufacturers and consumers. The IU Online Graduate Certificate in Product Stewardship takes a long view of the production, use, and disposal of products worldwide.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 15

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $582.00

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $627.00

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

Certificate Overview

As a student in the unique Graduate Certificate in Product Stewardship, you learn how to responsibly manage raw materials, intermediate materials, and consumer products throughout their lifecycle in order to prevent or minimize negative impacts and maximize value. You take courses about product regulations, product strategy and management, product hazards, and product improvement and sustainability.

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

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 3.0 GPA

Not required but helpful: previous exposure to physical or life sciences 

To apply to this program, submit an application that includes:

  • Official transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students)

Application deadlines

Fall semester deadlines

US applicants: July 1
International applicants: April 15

Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.

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

  • Product stewardship manager
  • Regulatory affairs/compliance specialist 
  • Product safety specialist
  • Sustainability analyst   
  • Risk manager   
  • Strategy manager   

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Product Stewardship, you must complete 15 credit hours in product stewardship core courses.

Core Classes for the Graduate Certificate in 
Course Number Course Name Credits
PBHL-A 675 Regulatory Affairs for Product Stewardship 3 Credits
PBHL-A 676 Product Stewardship Strategy and Management 3 Credits
PBHL-A 677 Product Hazard, Exposure, and Risk Assessment 3 Credits
PBHL-A 678 Product Improvement and Sustainability 3 Credits
PBHL-A 680 Fundamentals of Product Stewardship 3 Credits

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