Graduate Bootcamp
Overview
The Graduate Product Management Bootcamp is a selective, hands-on program designed for NYU graduate students who want to break into product management and adjacent roles.
Over eight intensive sessions spread across 3-4 weeks, participants choose a product they personally use and believe can be improved, then work through the complete PM workflow - from problem discovery and user research to ideation, MVP planning, PRD writing, prototyping, and testing.
The program combines instruction from experienced industry product managers across big tech and startups, with continuous feedback and mentorship from the NYUPMC e-board. By the end, participants leave with a resume-ready, portfolio-ready PM project that reflects how product managers think, build, and communicate.
What to Expect
You will work on…
- Problem definition, hypothesis formulation, and clear problem framing
- User research through interviews and qualitative analysis
- Feature ideation and prioritization
- PRD writing and MVP planning
- Prototyping, testing, and metrics definition
- Presenting your work and receiving feedback from industry PMs
Requirements
- An NYU graduate student across any school
- Early in your career with 0–1 years of experience in marketing, design, software engineering, or PM
- Interested in product management, product marketing, design, or strategy
- Curious about how real products are built and scaled
- Motivated to create a strong PM portfolio project
What You'll Walk Away With
By the end of the program, you'll have:
End-to-End Case Study
A complete end-to-end product case study and a strong understanding of the PM lifecycle.
Portfolio-Ready Project
A portfolio-ready product project you can showcase to recruiters and hiring managers.
PM Frameworks Experience
Hands-on experience with core PM frameworks and workflows used by industry professionals.
Industry PM Feedback
Direct feedback from industry product managers on your work and approach.
Interview-Ready Artifact
A strong artifact to use in PM interviews and applications.
Professional Network
Connections with industry PMs, bootcamp alumni, and peers for ongoing career support.
Skills You'll Develop
Develop expertise in core PM frameworks and methodologies used by industry professionals.
Curriculum
Sessions 1–3
Sessions 1–3
Phase 1: Research & Problem Framing
Start by choosing a product you use and love. Through interviews, surveys, and journey mapping, you'll uncover real user problems and frame them clearly using Design Thinking principles. You'll develop opportunity statements that guide every decision that follows.
Sessions 4–5
Sessions 4–5
Phase 2: Ideation & Prioritization
Generate solutions using frameworks like SCAMPER and Crazy 8s, then ruthlessly prioritize with RICE and MoSCoW. You'll develop a clear value proposition and define the features that matter most for your MVP.
Sessions 6–8
Sessions 6–8
Phase 3: PRD, Prototyping & Testing
Write a production-ready PRD, build your MVP prototype, and run usability testing. You'll plan metrics using AARRR and HEART frameworks, turning your product concept into something measurable and defensible.
Sessions 9–10
Sessions 9–10
Phase 4: Storytelling & Presentations
Craft your product narrative and go-to-market strategy. The program culminates in final presentations to industry PMs, where you'll showcase your complete journey from problem to solution and receive direct professional feedback.
Application
The Graduate PM Bootcamp admits a small, selective cohort to ensure high-quality feedback and mentorship. Applications open at the beginning of the semester.
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The Process
Our application process has two rounds:
Written Application
Short questions about your interest in product management, your background, and how you think about the products you use every day.
Interview
A conversation to understand your motivation, problem-solving approach, and fit for a hands-on, fast-paced program.
Schedule
Sessions between February 23 and March 27
Per session, 6:00-8:30 PM, plus independent deliverable work
Select cohort of NYU graduate students per session
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