Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management

NYSED: 22600   CIP: 52.1999

The part-time evening program in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management (CFMM) is recognized as a think tank for emerging industry leaders to assume greater management responsibilities within their respective companies. The program is designed to provide students with high-level leadership capabilities and the interdisciplinary global perspectives sought by today’s industry. Traditional business courses in leadership, consumer insights, finance, international business, and marketing are combined with industry-specific offerings in product innovation and creative management.

There is also a significant field-study component that includes two required field-study courses overseas to participate in meetings with industry leaders in major global markets and observe these markets and their retail environments. A field study to a U.S. market explores actual business scenarios in response to emerging issues. The program culminates in a capstone seminar that requires students to work in two project teams, on two separate research topics critical to the future of the sector, and present their findings and recommendations to industry. Curriculum below is for the entering class of fall 2024.

STEPHAN KANLIAN, Associate Chair
stephan_kanlian@fitnyc.edu
fitnyc.edu/cfmm

Course of Study

Semester 1
CF 505Innovations in the Development of the Beauty Industry1.5
CF 530Consumer Insights2
or CF 562 Market Research & Strategy
CF 541Communication and Presentation Skills for Managers3
Winter Session 1
CF 533Patterning Global Markets4
Semester 2
Select Two (2) Courses:
CF 510Cosmetic Product Innovation6
or CF 515 Fragrance Product Innovation
or CF 516 Color Cosmetic Product Innovation
or CF 518 Hair Care Product Innovation
Summer Session 1
CF 513Corporate Finance for Managers3
Semester 3
CF 660International Business Practices1.5
or CF 675 Global Supply Chain Management
CF 663Graduate Seminar: Advanced Topics in Marketing4
CF 665Building a Social Brand1.5
Winter Session 2
CF 521Packaging Design Development2
or CF 615 Managing the Creative Process
Semester 4
CF 670Graduate Seminar: Advanced Topics in Leadership4
CF 682Global Cosmetics and Fragrance Markets4
CF 683Graduate Seminar: Capstone Research Seminar1.5
Summer Session 2
CF 690Graduate Seminar: Capstone Project4
Total Credits42
COMMON REQUIREMENTS

All degree programs require that students maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 every semester while enrolled in the program. A student is placed on probation if their semester GPA is below 3.0. A student is not subject to academic dismissal at the end of their first semester in a degree program. A student will be dismissed from the college after two consecutive semesters with a GPA below 3.0. A final GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation.

ADVANCEMENT TO DEGREE CANDIDACY

Eligibility to Attend Commencement Exercises

Candidates for the master’s degree at FIT must have advanced to candidacy before being permitted to attend graduation ceremonies.

Degree Requirements

General

For admittance to degree candidacy, students must have satisfied all prerequisites, completed a minimum of 30 approved course credits at FIT (up to nine [9] credits from other institutions may be transferable), achieved a final grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, and successfully completed the capstone seminar and all other program requirements.

Capstone Project

The graduating class is presented with two marketing and leadership challenges that reflect current beauty industry practices and trends and must develop creative solutions that involve all aspects of a corporate organization. The two capstone project groups are graded on their ability to react quickly and cohesively, analysis of the issues from the perspectives of the corporate environment, utilization of the concepts learned in the program, and presentation skills. Industry experts serve as panelists, critiquing and grading the capstone projects.

Time Requirement for Degree Completion

Students are expected to complete the degree within two years, beginning with their first semester of matriculation. Please refer to Scholastic Standing for exceptions to this time limit.

Domestic and Overseas Field Studies Travel

Please note: Students in the CFMM program should budget for three mandatory field studies (two overseas, one domestic), as these expenses are not covered by tuition. Refer to application materials for estimated costs, or contact the program manager.

Laptop

Students accepted into the CFMM program are expected to bring a laptop computer that meets current program specifications. For additional information, please contact the program manager.