The Master of Professional Studies degree is awarded for
completion of 30 credits. Transfer credits are not accepted. Students
must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all
requirements in a timely manner.
This 12-month program follows a
fall-spring-summer semester progression. The program begins with
Introduction to Fashion Management, a one-week, for-credit course that
provides a deep dive into the New York City fashion industry.
Each
semester, on-campus students follow a curriculum of three to five
courses, including a mentored experiential course. Students take
Individual Research in the fall, Professional Development (an internship
or work-study chosen by the student) in the spring, and Capstone
Project in the summer.
For a complete listing of courses and course descriptions, visit the university course catalog.
The curriculum chart below reflects the typical course of study in this program. To view curriculum adjustments for the exceptional 2020-2021 academic year, click here.