That's why, more than ever, there's a crucial need for highly trained professionals to work in management positions in these industries. At the same time, designers and product developers are finding it increasingly valuable to receive background and training in production management. The designer who understands the ins and outs of the production process is going to make smarter, more effective, more informed choices. That's why FIT, in addition to programs designed exclusively for manufacturing majors, also offers this unique baccalaureate degree program for non-manufacturing majors, particularly those who come from the fashion and design disciplines.
Apparel provides a highly concentrated, in-depth study of the entire manufacturing process.
The program particularly prepares students who already possess an AAS or equivalent degree to enter the apparel and sewn-product industries at the management level. It's also ideal for students with degrees in design or merchandising who want a full understanding of the process by which apparel and sewn products are mass-produced. At the end of this process is a very lucrative future. Right now, there are many more job opportunities out there for people with a background in production management than we have students graduating. All Production Management faculty, largely recruited from New York City's many apparel production companies, are active in the industry and fully up to date on the latest trends and technological innovations.