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  • 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.

    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.

  • Semester 1
    PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1: Research Foundations 2
    PMFM 5020 Fashion Systems and Strategies 3
    PMFM 5030 Technology & Innovation 3
    PMFM 5080 Digital Studio & Branding 3
    Subtotal 12
    Semester 2
    PMFM 5050 Manufacturing & Production 3
    PMFM 5040 Entrepreneurship 3
    PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design 3
    PMFM 5910 Research Arc 2: Research Practice and Professional Development 1
    Subtotal 10
    Semester 3
    PMFM 5060 Transformative Fashion Leadership 3
    PMFM 5090 Social Media and Brand Communication 3
    PMFM 5100 Research Arc 3: Capstone Project 2
    Subtotal 8
    Total Credits
    30

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Undergraduate Adult Learners

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Graduates

To apply to any of our Master's, Doctoral, Professional Studies Diploma, and Graduate Certificate programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.