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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: FM 114, FM 116, FM 121, FM 244 and MG 152 This is the first semester of a yearlong course that examines how technology is used to create, merchandise, and communicate during each phase of the product development process. FM 341 focuses on the creative phases of product development, including trend research; sourcing for color, silhouette, and patterns; and assortment planning. Students receive a "Y" grade after completing FM 341.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FM 268 A comprehensive study of the role of the manager in today's retail climate. Students learn the effect of an organization's culture on the management process and how it is viewed from a global perspective. Decision-making, planning, structure, leadership, and defining control are also studied.
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3.00 Credits
Examines specific careers in the retail industry through research of current industry trends and case studies associated with various retail store categories. The course features extensive roundtable discussions with industry executives, both in the classroom and on field visits.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: FM 321, FM 322, and MA 222 Students, working as members of a mock-merchandising team for a fashion manufacturer or retailer, develop and refine goals and strategies to enhance market strength, increase market penetration, and build relationships among internal and external customers.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: FM 221 and FM 322 Students assume the role of fashion merchandise planner/allocator for the multi-unit chain store. Using computer technology, they extract data from the system; analyze date for future planning and allocation; and manage inventory levels, sales, and turn.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FM 231 Presents principles of organizing a sales department and developing a program for selling manufactured items to various types of outlets. Emphasizes policies and procedures that affect product specifications, distribution, advertising, promotion, and sales personnel.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: FM 341 and MG 303 or MG 306 This is the second semester of a yearlong course that applies web-based content and computer applications during product development. Students implement assembly and diagram details, specifications, cost sheets, etc., based on the creative content from FM 341. The grade for FM 441 is also applied to FM 341.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor A summer internship in a London-based merchandising company. Scheduled for a minimum of 120 hours from the end of May through June. Includes three 3-hour classes based at FIT prior to departure, as well as three seminars in London. Completion of daily journal, oral presentation, and written report are required. Applications must be submitted in the fall semester prior to acceptance into the program.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FM 244 An overseas summer internship designed to provide professional skills for career preparation in product development. Working with an international company, students develop their analytical skills and apply the principles learned in the classroom to a real life situation.
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3.50 Credits
Prerequisite: FR 111 or equivalent Students expand upon the skills established in French I and continue to study the cultures where French is spoken. Teacher-instructed multimedia laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned in the classroom. (G8: Foreign Language)
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