Managing the Creative Process

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Fall 2023

August 28 – October 23
No class on September 4 or September 25. FIT is closed.

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CF 615
Managing the Creative Process
1.5 credits
In state $722.00  Out of state $1,475.00

Students are introduced to the creative development process for cosmetics and fragrance. Emphasis is placed on management and interpersonal skills needed to develop a climate of innovation through creative departments, creative personnel, and creative materials. Presentations and lectures cover the design process, the role of branding in design, and the importance of creative processes to corporate innovation.

Meet Your Instructor

Mark Polson

Mark Polson (CFMM '02) has more than 30 years of experience solving strategic business issues at The Estée Lauder Companies, most recently serving as Vice President, Fast to Action and Design Thinking. Polson is an Adjunct Professor who has taught in the program for 17 years. He is a member of the CFMM master program’s very first class that graduated in 2002.

Graduate Credit Course Details

Nondegree students may take up to six credits in graduate classes that may be used in preparation for advanced study or for personal and/or professional development. Students who wish to take graduate-level classes as a nondegree student must submit an application for nondegree study and evidence of a baccalaureate degree. An unofficial copy of a college bachelor's degree transcript is acceptable. Some courses may require departmental approval to enroll.

PLEASE NOTE: Students who have taken classes as a non-degree student at FIT are not guaranteed admission to a graduate program. Nondegree students who wish to matriculate into a graduate program must submit a complete graduate application for degree study and go through the application process.

How to Register

We encourage you to register at least two weeks before the start of the semester. Enter the specific course code and CRN# to ensure you are signing up for the right course section.  You will also fill out a non-degree application form and provide requested information and documentation.

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Important Links

• New York State Residency

Contact Us

Dorene Kaplan, CFMM
[email protected] or (212) 217-4311
Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm