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. Curriculum below is for the entering class of Fall 2018.
| 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 | choice - Related Area Alternative** | 1.5 - 3 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | EN 321 - Strategies of Business Communication | 3 |
| HA 345 - History of Industrial Design (G7) | 3 | |
| choice - Liberal Arts elective* | 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 (G4) | 3 |
| choice - Liberal Arts elective* | 3 | |
| choice - Liberal Arts elective* | 3 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | HP 421 - Strategic Product Management | 3 |
| HP 491 - Home Products Design and Development Process | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | CM 401 - Environmental Fragrances for Non-CFM Majors | 2 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - Liberal Arts elective* | 3 |
| choice - Liberal Arts elective* | 3 | |
| choice - Liberal Arts elective* | 3 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | HP 432 - Home Products Analytical Strategies | 3 |
| HP 492 - Home Products Senior Project | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - Liberal Arts elective* | 3 |
| choice - Liberal Arts elective* | 3 | |
| choice - Liberal Arts elective* | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS | ||
| MAJOR AREA | 22.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | 3.5-5 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 36 | |
| Total Credits: | 62-63.5 | |
Fall 2018 Requirements: see below
Liberal Arts: 9 credits
EN 321 Strategies of Business Communication (3 cr.), HA 345 History of Industrial Design (3 cr.) – meets SUNY (G7), and SS 242 Microeconomics (3 cr.) – meets General Education Social Sciences requirement (G4). The prerequisite of SS 141 Macroeconomics must be taken prior to registering for SS 242
* Liberal Arts Electives: 27 credits
See General Education for details: At least 2 different liberal arts courses from 2 different areas required in AAS or BS: G5-Western Civilization, G6-Arts, G8-Foreign Language, G9-Other World Civilizations, G10-American History. Select Liberal Arts courses from the following subject areas: CH (Chinese), EN (English), FI (Film & Media) - any FI course other than FI 261, 361, 362, 461, and 462, FR (French), HA (History of Art), HE (Health Education) 201, 301, HI (History), IT (Italian), JA (Japanese), LA (Liberal Arts), MA (Mathematics), MC (Modern Languages & Cultures), MU (Music), PE (Physical Education & Dance) 215, 216, 217, PL (Philosophy), SC (Science), SP (Spanish), and SS (Social Sciences). See Liberal Arts Courses.
**Related Area Alternative: 1.5-3 credits
CHOICE of any of the following:
BE 261 Starting a Small Business (3 cr.), CM 425 Environmental Fragrancing (3 cr.), IN 301 Global Sourcing in Home Furnishings (3 cr.), IN 312 International Trade (3 cr.), PK 301 Packaging Design for Home Products, TD 141 Nature Studies (1.5 cr.), TD 224 Computer-Aided Print Design (1.5 cr.), or TT 455 Total Quality Management for Textile Products (1 cr.)/TT 055 Total Quality Management for Textile Products Laboratory (1.5 cr.)
NOTE: Students must have taken the following courses prior to entering the program: 1) A fundamentals of textiles course. If not taken, then either TS 111, or TS 115/ TS 015, or TS 122, or TS 132 will satisfy this requirement; and 2) SS 141.
If you are a high school student
You may not apply directly to the bachelor's degree program. High school students should apply to a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program and after completing that degree apply to the two-year bachelor's program.
If you have an AAS from FIT
You may apply to the bachelor's degree program. Depending on your major, you may have to take certain prerequisite or equivalent courses before you apply. See a Home Products faculty advisor for information.
If you have credits or a degree from another college
You may apply to the two-year Home Products Development BS program as a transfer student if you meet one of the following criteria by the time you enroll at FIT:
- you will have an associates from a regionally accredited college in a program that is equivalent to any FIT AAS program or in liberal arts. Certain prerequisite or equivalent courses must have been completed before you apply.
- you will have earned at least 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree in an equivalent or related program at a regionally accredited college.
Please note that FIT AAS students receive priority admissions consideration.