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The Master of Professional Studies degree is awarded for completion of 30 credits. Transfer credits are not accepted. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner.
This 12-month program follows a fall-spring-summer semester progression.
Each semester, on-campus students follow a curriculum of three to five courses, including a mentored experiential course. Students take Individual Research in the fall, Professional Development (an internship or work-study chosen by the student) in the spring, and Capstone Project in the summer.
For a complete listing of courses and course descriptions, visit the university course catalog.
| Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1: Research Foundations | 2 |
| PMFM 5020 Fashion Systems and Strategies | 3 |
| PMFM 5030 Technology and Innovation | 3 |
| PMFM 5080 Digital Studio and Branding | 3 |
| Subtotal | 11 |
| Semester 2 | |
|---|---|
| PMFM 5050 Manufacturing and Production | 3 |
| PMFM 5040 Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| PMFM 5070 Retailing and Service Design | 3 |
| PMFM 5910 Research Arc 2: Research Practice and Professional Development | 1 |
| Subtotal | 10 |
| Semester 3 | |
|---|---|
| PMFM 5060 Transformative Fashion Leadership | 3 |
| PMFM 5090 Social Media and Brand Communication | 3 |
| PMFM 5100 Research Arc 3: Capstone Project | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 |
- Total Credits
- 30
