International Field Trips Students learn global trends and production strategies first-hand.
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, Converse, 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
| IMPD 3100 | Strategies for Import/Export | 3 |
| IMPD 3120 | Construction & Technical Product Applications | 3 |
| IMPD 3150 | Global Relations & Negotiations | 3 |
| IMPD 3300 | International Merchandising Strategies | 9 |
| IMPD 3350 | Management Concepts & Global Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| IMPD 3420 | Advanced Technology Applications | 3 |
| IMPD 3480 | Garment Construction & Cost | 3 |
| IMPD 3580 | Sourcing Textiles for Import/Export | 3 |
| IMPD 3650 | Product Development Marketing Research Strategies | 6 |
| IMPD 3820 | Consumer Fit & Sample Analysis | 2 |
| IMPD 3850 | Merchandise Sourcing & Production | 9 |
| IMPD 3880 | Global Finance & Business Planning | 1 |
| IMPD 3980 | Internship (Recommended) | 0 |
| Total Units of Credit | 48 |
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.