Yandex and MIPT Launch an Online Masters Program for Aspiring Product Managers

Yandex and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) have created a master’s program in **Product Management in IT**, which will commence in September 2025. This program is ideal for current product managers looking to enhance their skills, as well as individuals seeking to transition into a product management career.

Throughout the two-year duration of the program, students will benefit from perks such as a student ID, discounted rates, and a military deferment. Upon completion, graduates will obtain a higher education diploma from MIPT, a professional retraining certificate from Yandex, a portfolio of completed projects, and a robust resume.

To apply, candidates must provide a bachelor’s or specialist degree and pass the entrance examinations. Success in these exams is quite achievable; for instance, in 2024, over 90% of applicants who utilized the exam preparation guide passed.

Here are some additional details about the master’s program in **Product Management in IT**:

— The program can be pursued alongside employment since classes are conducted online in the evenings and on weekends, requiring about 25 hours per week.
— Students will receive guidance from Yandex mentors, who will be available to answer inquiries about the academic process.
— Yandex reviewers, mentors, and supervisors will frequently host webinars, Q&A sessions, assess assignments, and provide comprehensive feedback.
— There is a simplified assessment process for those already employed in the IT sector.
— Enrollment in the master’s program is tuition-based, but payment options include semester-based payments or special conditions via an educational loan.
— Students can choose a specialization within the program, with two options available:
1. **Product Growth Management**: This track involves experimentation, hypothesis testing, product optimization, monetization, and managing product growth.
2. **Technical Product Management**: This path focuses on developing technical skills and knowledge regarding product architecture, technical requirements, solution scaling, information security, risk management, and CI/CD practices.

The **Product Management in IT** master’s program is grounded in market research and addresses the needs of employers in 2025. The knowledge acquired in this program can be immediately applied in practice, and the instructors are industry professionals with extensive experience.

An advisor from Yandex will support applicants at every stage of the admission process, which is conducted online and includes the following steps:

1. Applicants submit their application on the [program website](https://practicum.yandex.ru/high-education/higher-it-product-mgmt/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=habr_media_RF_HighEd_highItPrMg_b2c_Article_None_habr&utm_content=article&utm_term=2-04-2025).
2. The program advisor contacts the applicant to answer questions, assist with necessary documentation, and outline the next steps.
3. Applicants register on the MIPT website, submit their documents through their personal account, and sign up for the entrance exams. If issues arise, an advisor will assist.
4. Applicants take the entrance exams online. They can prepare using the [free guide](https://practicum.yandex.ru/profile/higher-it-product-mgmt/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=habr_media_RF_HighEd_highItPrMg_b2c_Article_None_habr&utm_content=article&utm_term=2-04-2025) provided by Yandex.
5. Finally, applicants sign a contract with the university and pay for their studies—either by semester or month (starting from 420 ₽)—using an educational loan.