Sep 27, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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FS 4211 - Fashion Entrepreneurship


Credits: 3

This advanced-level course prepares the Fashion Design major with fundamental knowledge of how a fashion business functions.  Students will gain hands-on experience on how to write an actionable business plan, learning the ins and outs of taking an idea and building it into a viable fashion business. Entrepreneurship methods such as determining products and services, developing a vision, identifying competitors and customers, operational management, and financial planning will be introduced to help students transform their ideas into sound business strategies that can be launched.

Prerequisites: Completion of 90+ credits.

Notes: (Formerly used FS 4210 Fashion Professional Practices)


Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of how a fashion industry business functions from an entrepreneurial perspective.
  • Develop a capsule collection and identify approaches to take the idea to market.
  • Present detailed research and market analysis to support the product launch concept.
  • Determine the brand’s identity, vision, and positioning as well as the short and long-range goals.
  • Develop an operational and management plan to support financial planning.
  • Develop a comprehensive and professional business plan presentation deck.

FS4211 Course Learning Outcome Rubric  

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