Beyond Graduation
FIT is internationally recognized for its business accreditation, the outstanding quality of its programs, and the impressive caliber of its graduates. At FIT, you’re connected through a faculty of industry professionals and extensive networking opportunities. As a result, FIT graduates have a higher than average employment rate.
Career Paths
Graduates work in import/export, international finance, international logistics, marketing and international licensing, and merchandising. They are employed as account managers, international sales managers, international buyers, import specialist or managers, traffic managers, logistics specialist or managers, transportation managers, customs brokerage managers, directors of operations, international production coordinators, project coordinators, international licensing specialists or directors, international credit specialists, financial analysts, sustainability specialists or managers, environmental and social compliance inspectors, international entertainment agents, and import/exporters at international trade companies.
Graduates have been placed at both multinational companies and government agencies, including Ralph Lauren Corporation, L’Oréal, Eileen Fisher, Tiffany & Co., Nicole Miller, Liz Claiborne, Redcats, Lilly Pulitzer, Iconix Brand Group, Donna Karan, Theory, Macy’s, Haddad Organization Ltd., Samsung, Marubeni Corporation, Coleman Research Group, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Foreign Policy Association, United States Council for Business, Cal Safety Compliance Corporation, Blakus, Lidl Supermarkets, Columbia University, Li and Fung, Coleman Research Group, Rebecca Taylor, Yara International, CHF Industries Inc., and Charter Brokerage LLC.
Career Outlook
The Perfect Match: Compliance and Sustainability
Ashley Cast, International Trade and Marketing ’17, serves as the green trade compliance manager at Tapestry—a brand she has long admired. In her role, she advises on global regulations and policy, conducts risk assessments, and develops processes to ensure compliance with international laws and standards. She also plays an active role in advancing the company’s environmental sustainability efforts.
Ashley Cast
Worshipping at the Altar of Cult Gaia
Jasmin Larian Hekmat, International Trade and Marketing ’10 and Fashion Design ’10, founded Cult Gaia, the Los Angeles-based clothing and accessories brand known for its bold, playful apparel; attention-grabbing accessories; and sculptural handbags in retro-cool materials.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this program, please reach out. (List of prior Graduates)
International Trade and Marketing for the Fashion Industries
Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology
Business and Liberal Arts Center, Room B436
(212) 217-4280