MFTG 4120 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE) FASHION & FACTORING
The course examines the use of factoring to finance apparel lines and the types of factoring available. The course reviews the history of factoring and today’s current practices. Prerequisite: MFTG 2500
MFTG 4130 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE) ERP CONCEPTS FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY
PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR APPAREL COMPANIES
This course provides a full understanding of the Enterprise Resource Planning software solution (ERP). Students learn principles and procedures involved in the business applications of ERP using a completely integrated order production and inventory control processing system. Prerequisite: MFTG 2420B
MFTG 4200 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
FABRICS & FINISHES
MFTG 4560 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE) COMPLIANCE: DOMESTIC & GLOBAL
A focused course on a key topic of the apparel industry. Course explains federal, state, and global issues in compliance and the responsibility of man-ufacturers in the process.
This course focuses on identifying weaves and finishes on fabrics. Students examine the com-patibility of fabric choice to garment construction.
MFTG 4580 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE) PREDICTIVES, TRENDS, SHOPPING REPORTS: KEYS TO SUCCESS
MFTG 4210 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE) ELEMENTS OF FIT
Principles of fit analysis and fit terminology are examined. Students learn to make fit corrections on patterns and experience doing fit corrections to actual garments. Students are exposed to technical design principles. Prerequisite: MFTG 1700
MFTG 4220 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
SUSTAINABILITY & THE FASHION INDUSTRY
MFTG 4760 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE) PRODUCT LICENSING: APPAREL/ENTERTAINMENT
This course explores the growth of product licensing in both the domestic and global arenas. Topics include branding through product licensing, components of product licensing, and legal issues.
This course examines how the fashion industry is responding to the greening of America. The sustain-ability issues facing the fashion industry include fabrications, other environmental conditions, economics, and social responsibility. Discussion focuses on sourcing green materials, green product development/production processes and how the fashion industry can use these concepts to improve brand image and increase brand equity.
MMKT
MMKT 1550 — 3 UNITS
MARKETING & BRAND DEVELOPMENT
effect of light on color, and the color management
process are discussed. Prerequisites: MFTG 1880,
This course examines a variety of promotional tools used by apparel companies. Students examine the different promotional strategies used by large firms and those used by small firms. Prerequisite: MFTG 1150
An advanced course in the importance of consumer trends in developing fashion apparel. The use of predictives in line development is discussed. The use of shopping reports is also emphasized.
MFTG 4810 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
IMPORT/EXPORT GUIDELINES
This course examines the organizational procedures, documentation, and considerations in importing and exporting apparel. Prerequisite: MFTG 2520
DRAPING CONCEPTS
This beginning draping class introduces students to the draping process, enabling them to produce a draped and pinned garment from a sketch. Prereq-uisite: MFTG 1700
MFTG 4380 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
TRADE AGREEMENTS & THE APPAREL INDUSTRY
MMKT 1650 — 3 UNITS
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR & RESEARCH
This course explores the impact of trade agree-ments (NAFTA, CAFTA, CBI, AGOA, etc.) on the apparel industry. The course reexamines the importance of infrastructure, culture, and language in manufacturing off-shore.
MFTG 4410 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
FASHION & COLOR MANAGEMENT
This course examines the role of color management in the fashion industry. Choosing color palettes, the
This course introduces and highlights the basic marketing principles which provide the framework for understanding the importance, value, and impact of marketing and brand management.
A course that examines the sociological and psychological variables that shape the consumer decision-making process. Students explore a vari-ety of methodology and research techniques for un-derstanding consumers’ wants and needs, attitude formation, purchase motivation, and consideration, as well as maximizing satisfaction and consumer loyalty. Prerequisites: MMKT 1550, MMKT 2880