Fashion Merchandising in New York

This two-part course will introduce the world of fashion business behind the scenes in New York City. The first part of the course, held on campus May 14 – 17, 2007, will include slide lectures , films and discussions addressing the dynamics among trade associations, producers, manufacturers, retailers, forecasting services and publishers in fashion business, along with the history and development of New York market. The second part of the course is a field visit to New York City from May 17– May 23, 2007. The course, taught by UM faculty member Yunhee Chang, is open to all majors but would be particularly interesting to FCS majors. Students will earn 3 hours of credit for FCS 403.

Program Highlights

  • This program is open to all students but would be particularly beneficial to FCS majors.
  • Get a feel for the big city and the big world of fashion in New York this summer.
Program cost
$1995
Dates of program
In Oxford: May 14-17
In New York City: May 17-23
Location
University of Mississippi and New York City
Course credit
3 hours of FCS 403: New York Tour
Prerequisites
Junior or senior standing
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term faculty-led
Housing
In Oxford, students should coordinate their own housing. In New York City, students will be housed in hotels.
Housing move-in day in NYC is May 17; check out is the morning of May 23
Faculty members
Yunhee Chang
Qualifications
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.5, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Tuition, housing in New York City, excursions, a theater production, and most ground transportation within New York City during the program
Program prices DOES NOT include
Airfare, meals, or personal spending money.
Study Abroad Advisor
Blair McElroy
 
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:
Application deadline
April 4