Fashion Design Management prepares you to make smart, industry-ready decisions across product, quality, and global fashion operations—grounded in design and textiles knowledge.Through an interdisciplinary curriculum covering entrepreneurship, marketing, and sustainability, you’ll learn how fashion products move from concept to market while meeting ethical and performance standards.
The Fashion Design Management program at Cornell University equips students with the skills necessary to make informed, industry-driven decisions in product development, quality assurance, and global fashion operations, all grounded in a solid understanding of design and textiles.
This interdisciplinary course combines elements of entrepreneurship, marketing, and sustainability, providing insight into how fashion products transition from initial concept to market-ready items while adhering to ethical and performance standards.
The curriculum emphasizes core coursework in fashion product development, textiles and construction, quality evaluation, and global fashion management. Key subjects include:
In addition to the coursework, applicants are required to submit a Design Supplement as part of the admissions process for this program.
While there are no specific GRE, GMAT, or minimum GPA cut-off requirements for admission to this program, candidates are typically evaluated through a holistic review of their application materials, showcasing their potential and passion for fashion design management.
Graduates of the Fashion Design Management program can pursue a variety of career paths within the fashion industry, including roles in product management, brand development, marketing, sustainability consulting, and global fashion operations. The skills and knowledge gained through this program prepare students to thrive in a dynamic and evolving industry.
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