Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
JAY AND PATTY BAKER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Transforming raw materials into finished products needs creative problem solvers who know how to get the job done. Production management is central to successful outcomes in the fashion industry, delivering desirable merchandise at the right time, the best quality, and the right price for the target customer. This program delves into business operations, production processes, and methods for planning, implementing, and managing competitive manufacturing in the global marketplace, including trends in technology and sustainability through experiential learning. Learning outcomes include the development of skills for analytical and conceptual problem solving, effective business communication, and technical product knowledge, bridging the sequence of products from concept to final delivery.
COURSES INCLUDE
Introduction to Production, Technical Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Financial Accounting Principles, Product Data Management, Facilities Design and Management, Production Process Analysis, Cutting Room Processes, Product Costing, and Business Plan Development
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
Semester program at Hong Kong Polytechnic University
TYPICAL INTERNSHIPS
Ralph Lauren, Veronica Beard, Oscar de la Renta, G-III, Nili Lotan, and PVH Corp.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Graduates find positions leading to middle- and upper-management-level production coordinators and planners, supply chain and sourcing specialists, product developers, general operations managers, technical designers, consultants, and independent entrepreneurs.
Students with an AAS in Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries may apply to this BS program. Students with other AAS degrees may require additional coursework. Learn more about 2+2