FSH 4510 - FASHION BUSINESS GENERALIST INTERNSHIP

credits: 0.0 to 6.0
This is a practical internship-involving placement with a real-world fashion organization, for students studying fashion business as well as other students interested in a career in the fashion industry. This internship may involve opportunities in different business areas of the fashion industry such as, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, brand management, finance/resources/ buying, human resources, information technology, media, merchandising, marketing, procurement, product development, price management, retailing, supply chain management, sustainability initiatives, and trend analysis. Specific assignments will vary and be assigned in collaboration with a faculty member and internship supervisor. Objectives: Students will successfully apply principles of fashion business in the field of Fashion. At least one additional learning outcome, specific to the internship, will be developed by the student and faculty member, defined, and agreed to prior to beginning the internship; the faculty member will assess the student on the learning outcome at the conclusion of the internship. Method of Instruction: This is an internship; learning will be experiential, and specific to the internship opportunity. Method of Evaluation: Will be graded on Pass-Fail basis. Ethical behavior: completion of assigned tasks; professional conduct and appearance; initiative; willingness to contribute; communication; ability to work with others. The supervisor will also verify that the minimum number of hours has been satisfied. The faculty member will assess the final product that was mutually agreed upon. No student can pass the internship without completing the minimum number of hours for a 3.0-credits or 6.0-credits internship.

Prerequisite(s): Need to complete a contract with the Office of Career Services, before registering for course and MGT 2240 and MKT 2250.