Interim Dean, School of Business Administration: Harvey B. Lermack. 215.951.2818 Phone, 215.951.2652 FAX, lermackh@PhilaU.edu
Campus Location: Main Campus
This graduate program is for the professional interested in developing advanced-level management and technical expertise associated with one of the world’s largest employers: the fashion/apparel industry. Through a carefully designed educational program, the student develops unique analytical, creative and problem-solving skills. Graduate students with differing professional goals and interests are brought together in common courses and the seminar program.
The curriculum includes core and elective courses and a choice of writing a Research Paper or writing and defending a Thesis. The Research Paper option includes 25 hours of core courses, 9 credit hours of electives and 3 credit hours for the Research Paper. The Thesis option includes 22 hours of core courses, 6 credit hours of electives, 2 credit hours for Thesis Preparation and 4 credit hours for completing the Thesis.
Foundation Courses
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MBF501 |
Introduction to Computer Skills (1 credit) |
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MBF504 |
Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting |
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MBF505 |
Financial Management |
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MBF508 |
Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions |
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TEXT101 |
Survey of Textile Industry |
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FASHMGT |
Survey of the Global Apparel Industry |
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FASF501 |
Garment Development |
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FASF505 |
Apparel Production |
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FASF510 |
Apparel Work Measurement |
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TXE759 |
Product Evaluation |
Core Courses (22-25 Credits)
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FAS611 |
Product Development |
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FAS621 |
Global Marketing and Sourcing Strategies |
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FAS622 |
Distribution Management |
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FAS732 |
Global textile and Apparel Industry Seminar |
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FAS734 |
Inventory & Logistics Mgmt in the Global Supply Chain |
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FAS790 |
Textile and Apparel Business Policy and Strategic |
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MBA628 |
Accounting for Management Decisions |
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MBA762 |
Market Research (for Research Paper option only) |
Electives (6-9 Credits)
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FAS612 |
Implementation of New Technologies |
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FAS631 |
Computer Integrated Management |
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FAS632 |
Systems Engineering |
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FAS731 |
Textile Marketing |
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FAS791 |
Internship |
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MBA625 |
Management Communications and Negotiations |
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MBA759 |
Entrepreneurship |
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MBA764 |
Global Marketing |
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TXD665 |
Design Management |
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TXE721 |
Analytical Methods |
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TXE762 |
Textile and Apparel Operations Management |
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Research Paper 3 credits |
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FAS763 |
Research Paper |
Or
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Thesis 6 credits |
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FAS923 |
Thesis Preparation |
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FAS941 |
Thesis |
Total Credit Hours: 34-37 Credits