International Merchandising & Product Development
Provided by: Florida State University International Programs
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Program Description
Study abroad with this program and explore the world of international product, merchandising, and retail development. This is ideal for students enrolled in the Retail, Merchandising, and Product Development (RMPD) degree. This program takes participants to both London and Paris to provide an essential foundation in preparing for this career. This will provide an international outlook for students through classes covering topics such as apparel merchandising, international retailing, product development, trend forecasting and analysis, and fashion. Guest lectures and site visits provide a multicultural viewpoint on the business world of fashion.
Highlights
Social and culturally immersive events include:London (July 3 – July 24, 2015, 21 nights)
•Visits to a forecasting firm
•Excursions to major British specialty and department stores
•Explorations of the Fashion and Textile Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum
•Full participation in the London Broad Curriculum’s cultural and social events
• London farewell dinner
Paris (July 24 – July 31, 2015, 7 nights)
•Excursions to Musee de la Mode, Musee des Arts Decoratifs, and the Louvre
•RMPD presentations by executives
•Visits to renowned retail organizations, a designer’s studio, a forecasting firm, a fashion technology firm
•Paris farewell dinner
What`s Included
FEE INCLUDES:•All registration fees
•Instructional costs for up to 6 undergraduate credits
•Housing
•Welcome orientation
•Continental breakfast on class days at the study centre^
•Weekly pizza dinner at the study centre^
•Program planned excursions
•Program planned group activities
•London to Paris Eurostar train ticket
•Group pickup at Paris train station
•Full-time academic support
•Full-time administrative support
•Health Insurance
•International Student ID Card
•IP T-shirt and travel water bottle
•Scheduled group pickup at London airport
^ Participation in these meals is optional.
Not included: Round-trip international airfare; passport; food (except as noted); books and supplies; personal travel/activity/spending money; university-assessed fees (e.g. per credit hour technology fee).
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Program Locations
London, United Kingdom
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Program Details
Provider:
Florida State University International Programs
Location
- United Kingdom: London
School Term:
Summer
Languages:
English
Participants:
American
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