Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries

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Winter Courses
Jan 3 - Jan 19

Spring Courses
Jan 24 - May 18

Questions about course content? Contact:
Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries - (212) 217-4770

MG 108
Apparel and Home Textile Products Manufacturing
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00

For Production Management and Textile Development and Marketing students. Surveys manufacturing processes for apparel and home textile products, from product development to acquisition of fabrics and cutting, sewing, and finishing operations.

MG 114
Principles of Product Construction
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Prerequisite: TS 111, or TS 015/115 or TS 132
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.

MG 132
Marketing for Manufacturers
3.0 credits
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

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.

MG 153
Excel for Business
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00
Online: In state $470.00 Out of state $1,352.00

This course prepares students to firm up their fundamental Microsoft Excel 2016 skills for all business types and a very wide range of personal use. This Excel program referring to MS 2016 textbook and LinkedIn Learning helps you prepare and develop a professional level-competency in Excel 2016. Students will develop a fundamental knowlege of computer filing and operation in a corporate setting. At the completion of the course students will be prepared to take the MOS-Microsoft certification Application Specialist Exam (MCAS) for a Certificate in Excel.

MG 234
Supply Chain Management
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

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.

MG 242
Principles of Accounting
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

This introductory course covers the accounting cycle leading to the creation of a business’ financial statements. Topics include double-entry accounting, adjusting and closing entries, trial balances, inventories, bank reconciliation, specialized journals, accounts receivable, bad debts, and depreciation. Partnership and corporation accounting are also covered.

MG 252
Product Data Management
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

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.

MG 253
Object-Oriented Database Management
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00

Prerequisite: MG 153 or AC 161 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.

MG 301
Apparel Production: Labor Analysis
2.0 credits
In state $598.00 Out of state $1,808.00

For baccalaureate-level Fashion Design students. Study of apparel mass-production techniques. Examines the transition of apparel products from designer’s samples to finished production merchandise. Explores human resource management and labor relations in an apparel firm.

MG 306
Information Systems: Case Analysis
2.0 credits
In state $598.00 Out of state $1,808.00
Online: In state $628.00 Out of state $1,838.00

Prerequisite: MG 153 or equivalent
This course presents an overview of Business Information Systems (BIS) and how technology must support all business initiatives. Students will problem solve different business situations with case studies, spreadsheets and database assignments. Areas to be covered include operations management, manufacturing, sales, marketing, finance, human resources and accounting.