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Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries

Spring 2012: January 30 - May 21

MG 114 Principles of Product Construction
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491

Prerequisite: TS 015/115, or TS 111, or TS 131
Emphasizes the relationship between the quality and construction of a sewn product and focuses on the geometric principles of draping, drafting, and grading of industrial patterns. Students develop and interpret original patterns using both manual and computerized methods and apply the data to written specifications.

CRN Section Day Time Location
11659 25A T 6:30 pm-10:00 pm C401

MG 132 Marketing for Manufacturers
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
Students are introduced to the basic concept of marketing and the components of the marketing mix in order to understand how fashion products are developed and successfully distributed. Computer-assisted marketing, including barcoding, e-commerce, and the role of the internet, is investigated as a strategic tool for globalization.

CRN Section Day Time Location
11313 OL1 ONLINE COURSE -

MG 153 Excel for Business
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994
Online section: In-state $362 Out-of-state $1,024
This course provides a comprehensive presentation of Microsoft Excel. Topics include charting, data tables, financial functions, formatting, formulas, functions, what-if analysis, working with large worksheets, and other business-related topics.

CRN Section Day Time Location
12607 25A M 6:30 pm-9:20 pm C415B
12608 25B T 6:30 pm-9:20 pm CCC16
12609 25C W 6:30 pm-9:20 pm C415C
13568 25D R 6:30 pm-9:20 pm C309
12610 OL1 ONLINE COURSE -
12611 OL2 ONLINE COURSE -

MG 234 Supply Chain Management
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491

Prerequisite: MG 132
A thorough exploration of supply chain management from the manufacturer's perspective is presented. Major areas of global sourcing, vendor evaluation, quality assurance, materials resource planning, inventory control, and budget considerations are covered. Students develop a seasonal production plan as a final project.

CRN Section Day Time Location
13847 25A W 6:30 pm-9:20 pm C611

MG 242 Principles of Accounting
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
An intensive introduction to accounting theory and practice, employing manual and data-processing techniques. Includes problems in double-entry principles, trial balances, adjustments, valuation reserves, closing of books, and preparation of financial statements. Also introduces accounting for manufacturing costs, apportionment of overhead, job order costs, process costs, and standard costs.

CRN Section Day Time Location
12651 25A W 6:30 pm-9:20 pm C406
11231 OL1 ONLINE COURSE -

MG 252 Product Data Management
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491

Prerequisite: MG 153 and MG 253
This course offers a hands-on approach to learning how to generate, transmit, and manage product data in a global business environment. Students construct product document packages for use in engineering, finance, logistics, manufacturing, and quality control.

CRN Section Day Time Location
13904 25A R 6:30 pm-10:00 pm C415A

MG 253 Object-Oriented Database Management
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994

Prerequisite: AC 161 or MG 153 or TT 173 , or equivalent
Concepts of database management, including the development of object-oriented databases with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, are taught in this course. Integrating Microsoft Access with other programs within a microcomputer environment enables students to create data sets and reports, develop forms, and link databases.

CRN Section Day Time Location
13522 25A M 6:30 pm-9:20 pm CCC40

MG 306 Information Systems: Case Analysis
2 credits
In-state $454 Out-of-state $1,208
Online section: In-state $484 Out-of-state $1,238
Prerequisite: AC 161 or MG 153 or TT 173, or equivalent
Principles of management information systems (MIS) are addressed. Students use database and spreadsheet tools (Access and Excel) to problem-solve business situations and present their solutions in PowerPoint. Topics include the business functions of human resources, marketing and sales, finance and accounting, manufacturing, and technology support.

CRN Section Day Time Location
13796 75A M 6:30 pm-9:20 pm C415A
11373 75B W 6:30 pm-9:20 pm C415B
11664 75C R 6:30 pm-9:20 pm C415B
13213 BL1 T 8:10 am-11:00 am C415C
11376 OL1 ONLINE COURSE -
11377 OL2 ONLINE COURSE -

MG 311 Manufacturing I: Equipment Analysis
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812

Students develop a familiarity with the various kinds of assembly equipment used to construct sewn products. Stitchology, specifications development, and sourcing are also covered.

CRN Section Day Time Location
11411 75A T 6:30 pm-10:00 pm C407

MG 313 Cutting Room Processes
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812

Prerequisite: MG 114
The processes involved in the preproduction operations of sewn products - cut order planning, fabric utilization, marker making, fabric spreading, cutting, and costing - are studied. The fundamentals of laying out a cutting room and selecting equipment for specific applications are included. Students prepare markers by hand and computer.

CRN Section Day Time Location
14281 75A M 6:30 pm-10:00 pm C401

MG 411 Manufacturing Facilities Management
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812

Prerequisites: MG 312 and MG 313
Students examine the criteria for designing and arranging the elements of a manufacturing facility with emphasis on modifying existing space, handling complementary products, and understanding workflow and the effect on quality and cost. They design and develop a detailed manufacturing facility layout.

CRN Section Day Time Location
10833 75A R 6:30 pm-10:00 pm C406

MG 432 Strategy, Policy, and Decision Making
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812

Prerequisites: MG 411 and MG 442
This capstone course presents students with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge gained in previous semesters and prepare a complete business plan for a manufacturing company. They develop human resource policies, organization charts, and manufacturing, financial, marketing, and merchandising plans.

CRN Section Day Time Location
10773 75A W 6:30 pm-9:20 pm C408

MG 442 Product Costing
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812

Prerequisites: MG 242, MG 312, and MG 313
Cost-accounting and industrial engineering concepts are applied to estimating, accumulating, and assigning costs to products that are mass produced by apparel and apparel-related companies. Students learn cost estimating techniques, practical methods to capture actual costs, and how to do variance analysis of actual and cost-estimated standards.

CRN Section Day Time Location
10834 75A T 6:30 pm-9:10 pm C408
 

*Course is only available to degree candidates but may open up to non-degree students pending availability during the add/drop period.

**Course is only available to evening/weekend degree candidates but may open up to non-degree students pending availability during the add/drop period.