INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ADVANCED STUDY

The Advanced Study Program in International Manufacturing & Product Development educates students to compete in the fast-paced, global community of manufacturing and product development. This comprehensive program involves the student in all phases of the product development cycle from the initial concept and design through technical design, global sourcing, costing, production, and marketing to the consumer. Communication and collaboration skills allow the students to function as effective team members and leaders. Directed study in Europe and Asia exposes students to the latest developments influencing the international marketplace.

What Our Students Learn

In our program, students learn all facets of the product development cycle and gain a thorough understanding of the challenges and strategies necessary in developing globally manufactured products.

Why FIDM?

Students in this program collaborate with established brands— Disney, Pottery Barn, JCPenney and NIKE are past mentors—as they learn the product development and production cycle firsthand. Guided visits to Europe for trend research and Asia to understand global trade deepen the learning experience.

REQUIRED CLASSES FOR ADVANCED STUDY (for students with a prior FIDM degree)

This program starts in the summer on the Los Angeles campus. Prerequisite: FIDM degree in Apparel Industry Management, Fashion Design, or Merchandise Product Development. One-on-one advisement is available to students from other FIDM Majors to consider eligibility for special admissions to this program. Contact the appropriate department chairperson.

Each year, students in the IMPD program collaborate with a company, such as NIKE, JCPenney, Disney, Pottery Barn, or VF Corporation to produce a collection of apparel, accessories, or home goods.