Entrepreneurship for the Fashion and Design Industries
http://fitnyc.edu/entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science Degree Program (BS)
Applications accepted for fall only. HEGIS 0599
The major in Entrepreneurship for the Fashion and Design Industries provides students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to succeed in new and underchartered business environments. Graduating students are prepared to transform creative ideas into business ventures and to assume leadership positions in entrepreneurial companies.
| Semester 5 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | EP 311 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| RELATED AREA | AC 311 - Integrated Marketing Communications Management | 3 |
| MG 306 - Information Systems: Case Analysis | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | MA 321 - Data Analysis for Business Applications* | 3 |
| SS 242 - Microeconomics | 3 | |
| choice - see Speech* | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | EP 321 - The Business Plan | 3 |
| EP 331 - Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager | 3 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | MA 311 - Mathematical Modeling for Business Applications | 3 |
| PL 431 - Philosophy: Ethics G7 | 3 | |
| choice - see Writing* | 3 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | EP 441 - Converting Innovation into Value | 3 |
| RELATED AREA | BL 343 - Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see American History* G10 | 3 |
| choice - see Economics* | 3 | |
| choice - see Foreign Language* G8 | 3.5 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | EP 451 - The Entrepreneurship Incubator | 4 |
| RELATED AREA | IC 497 - Senior Internship C: Career Planning | 3 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Foreign Language* | 3-3.5 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts* | 3 | |
| choice - see Social Sciences* G9 | 3 | TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| MAJOR AREA | 16 | |
| RELATED AREA | 11 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 36.5-37 | |
| Total Credits: | 63.5-64 | |
SUNY General Education Requirements:
A “G” followed by a number 1-10 identifies specific courses that meet SUNY General Education baccalaureate degree requirements (or visit fitnyc.edu/gened ).
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.
*Requirements: See below.
American History: 3 credits
CHOICE of any course that meets American History General Education requirement (G10). If this requirement has been fulfilled, students must substitute one EN, HA, LA, MA, PL, SC, or SS liberal arts course.
Economics: 3 credits
CHOICE of SS 343 or 443.
Foreign Language: 6.5-7 credits
Two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must be a 3.5 credit nonconversational course (G8).
Liberal Arts: 3 credits
CHOICE of any EN, HA, LA, MA, PL, SC, or SS course.
Mathematics:
MA 222, and
Algebra proficiency must be completed prior to enrolling in MA 321.
Social Sciences (Global Selective): 3 credits
CHOICE of SS 354 or 374 (either one of which meets G9).
Speech: 3 credits
CHOICE of EN 241, 242, 244, or 342.
Writing: 3 credits
CHOICE of EN 321, 322, or 323.
NOTE: Students must complete the following courses prior to entering this program: AC 111, FM 116, and MG 153.
Courses
EP 311 — Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3 CREDITS; 3 LECTURE HOURS
This course introduces students to entrepreneurship and its applicability to the creative arts. It examines some of the legends of the industry and identifies the characteristics necessary for achieving success as an entrepreneur. It reviews today's creative arts and business landscape and introduces students to the significance of entrepreneurship and its opportunistic position at the cutting edge of this industry
EP 321 — The Business Plan
3 CREDITS; 3 LECTURE HOURS
In this project-based course, students prepare and present a professional business plan, which then provides the foundation for their own business plans in semester 8. In this process, students acquire the knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset conducive to business success.
Prerequisite(s): EP 311
EP 331 — Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
3 CREDITS; 3 LECTURE HOURS
The course introduces the non-financial student to the basics of finance and accounting, with an emphasis on understanding cash flow, income statements, balance sheets, and financial ratios. The importance of these elements in supporting the business plan and in understanding the financial ramifications of their decisions is highlighted.
Prerequisite(s): EP 311
EP 441 — Converting Innovation into Value
3 CREDITS; 3 LECTURE HOURS
Students learn to source and develop new venture and growth strategies for future businesses. The course introduces value propositions, value supply chain structures, revenue models, and growth strategies. Students examine business model development with a major focus on converting an idea from innovation into value.
Prerequisite(s): EP 311
EP 451 — The Entrepreneurship Incubator
4 CREDITS; 4 LECTURE HOURS
A capstone course for the Entrepreneurship Program, this course synthesizes the knowledge, skills, and experiences learned throughout the program. Students create an entrepreneurial business model for their potential business ideas, with the aim of targeting investors and marketing partners. At the end of the semester, students present their business proposals and plans to industry professionals who evaluate and critique them.
Prerequisite(s): EP 311