http://fitnyc.edu/homeproducts
School of Business and Technology
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 20464 HEGIS 0509
The Home Products Development major offers students a thorough understanding of the relationship between fashion and business in the home products industries. Students master the components of the product development process, teamwork, communication skills, and interaction with the industry, all of which prepare them to become successful product developers, marketers, and merchandisers.
| Semester 5 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | HP 313 - Manufacturing and Marketing of Home Products Hard Lines I | 3 |
| HP 315 - Textile Applications: Home Products | 2.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | MG 306 - Information Systems: Case Analysis | 2 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | HA 345 - History of Industrial Design | 3 |
| EN 321 - Strategies of Business Communication | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | choice - see Foreign Language* G8 | 3 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | HP 314 - Manufacturing and Marketing of Home Products Hard Lines II | 3 |
| HP 322 - Home Products Brand Management | 3 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | SS 242 - Microeconomics | 3 |
| choice - see Foreign Language* | 3 | |
| choice - see Science or Mathematics* | 3-3.5 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | HP 421 - Strategic Product Management | 3 |
| HP 491 - Home Products Design and Development Process | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | choice see Related Area alternative** | 2.5-3 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | SS 443 - International Economics | 3 |
| choice - see Science or Mathematics* | 3-3.5 | |
| choice - see Speech* | 3 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | HP 492 - Home Products Senior Project | 2 |
| HP 432 - Home Products Analytical Strategies | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | PK 301 - Packaging Design for Home Products | 2 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | PL 431 - Philosophy: Ethics | 3 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | choice - see American History* G10 | 3 |
| choice - see Other World Civilizations* G9 | 3 | TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | 9 | |
| MAJOR AREA | 22.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | 6.5-7 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 27-28 | |
| Total Credits: | 65-66.5 | |
*Fall 2014 Requirements: See below.
FIT's Gen Ed courses are organized along the following categories: G1 Basic Communication; G2 Mathematics; G3 Natural Sciences; G4 Social Sciences; G5 Western Civilization; G6 The Arts; G7 Humanities; G8 Foreign Language; G9 Other World Civilizations; G10 American History.
American History: 3 credits
CHOICE of EN 271 or 272, or LA 221 or 392, or any course that meets General Education American History requirement (G10).
Foreign Language: 6 credits
Two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must meet G8.
Mathematics: 3-3.5 credits
CHOICE of MA 142, 222, 311, or 331. Arithmetic proficiency must be completed prior to enrolling in MA 142 or 222. Algebra proficiency must be completed prior to enrolling in MA 311 or 331.
Other World Civilizations: 3 credits
CHOICE of HA 221, 223, 224, 225, or 226, or PL 143, SS 353, 354, 355, 356, or 374 (any one of these meets G9).
Science: 3 credits
CHOICE of SC 253 or 331.
Speech: 3 credits
CHOICE of EN 241, 242, 244, or 342, or a liberal arts elective may be substituted if an equivalent speech course has been taken previously.
**Related Area Alternative: 2.5-3 credits
CHOICE of BE 261, CM 425, IN 301 or 312, or TT 055/455.
NOTE: TS 111, TS 115, 122, or 132 must be completed prior to the fifth semester. Business and Technology BS bridge course condition: SS 141 Macroeconomics (this course is the prerequisite for SS 242 Microeconomics at the bachelor degree level).