Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries AAS Degree Program
http://fitnyc.edu/productionmanagement
School of Business and Technology
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 00842 CIP: 19.0902
The major in Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries provides a strong foundation in business principles, technological training, and production methods that prepare graduates for global careers in the areas of production control, sourcing, costing, engineering, product development, quality assurance, technical design, and other administrative positions. Curriculum below is for the entering class of fall 2026.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | MG 108 - Apparel and Home Textile Products Manufacturing | 2 |
| MG 153 - Excel for Business | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | TS 015 - Textiles for Production Management Laboratory | 1.5 |
| TS 115 - Textiles for Production Management | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | EN 131 - English Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| choice - see Requirements: SUNY GE: Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DVRS) | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | Credits | |
| MAJOR AREA | MG 132 - Marketing for Manufacturers | 3 |
| MG 242 - Principles of Accounting | 3 | |
| MG 253 - Object-Oriented Database Management | 2 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | MA 222 - Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| choice: see Requirements: SUNY GE: Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) (NSCI) | 3-3.5 | |
| Semester 3 | Credits | |
| MAJOR AREA | MG 114 - Principles of Product Construction | 3 |
| MG 234 - Supply Chain Management | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | choice- see Related Area Elective | 2-3 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | choice - see Requirements - English | 3 |
| choice - see Requirements: SUNY GE: World History and Global Awareness (GLBL) | 3 | |
| choice - see Requirements | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | Credits | |
| MAJOR AREA | MG 252 - Product Data Management | 3 |
| RELATED AREA | choice - see Related Area Elective | 6 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | EC 141 - Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PY 237 - Industrial Psychology | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION | 27-27.5 | |
| MAJOR AREA | 21 | |
| RELATED AREA | 12.5-13.5 | |
| Total Credits: | 60.5-62 | |
Fall 2026 Requirements: See below.
Related Area Elective(s): 8-9 credits. CHOICE of AC 111, BE 261, CG 212, EP 110, FM 116, FM 203, FM 303, FM 322, HP 201, IC 297, TS 230, TT 204, TT 247, TT 261
FIT's Liberal Arts Requirements for Associate Degree Programs: 27-27.5 credits:
- Three (3) credits EN 131 meets SUNY GE: Communication-Written (COMW) and Communication-Oral (COMO)
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Three (3) credits of any 200- or 300-level English literature or speech course
- Three (3) credits MA 222 meets SUNY GE: Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (MATH)
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Three (3 -3.5) credits SUNY GE: Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) (NSCI)
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Three (3) credits SUNY GE: Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DVRS)
- Six (6) credits in Social Sciences EC 141 and PY 237
- Three (3) credits SUNY GE: World History and Global Awareness (GLBL)
- Three (3) credits from SUNY General Education course in any of the following areas:
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SUNY GE: The Arts (ARTS)
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SUNY GE: Humanities (HUMN)
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SUNY GE: US History and Civic Engagement (USCV)
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SUNY GE: World Languages (WLNG)
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Upper Division Alternative(s):
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science programs in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing, Direct and Interactive Marketing, Home Products Development, Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries, and Textile Development and Marketing. By completing certain course requirements, graduates may also apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science programs in Advertising and Marketing Communications, Fashion Business Management, International Trade and Marketing for the Fashion Industries, and Technical Design.
Upon graduating from the Production Management AAS program, students will be skilled in the following:
- Product Lifecycle. Explain the end-to-end garment production process, from design concept development to market delivery, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Production Specifications and Standards. Analyze, develop, and assess technical product transition from initial design development standards to final production specifications.
- Global Production Calendars. Develop and manage production calendars with an understanding of global supply chain operations, logistics, and sourcing strategies and incorporating an understanding of risk management into the process.
- Financial Knowledge. Determine product cost, price and profitability; conduct financial analysis for business decision making.
- Tech/Excel. Utilize industry-standard production software, data management systems, and analytical tools to enhance forecasting and process optimization.
- Ethics & Sustainability. Analyze the environmental and social impact of production decisions to adopt responsible, sustainable, and ethical manufacturing practices.
- Soft Skills. Engage effectively with external partners and internal cross-functional teams globally through strong communication and collaboration.