Master of Science Business of Fashion Bootcamp

Master of Science in Business of Fashion (MSBF)

The only program of its kind; filling a void in the marketplace

Summer & Fall 2020 Applications- Now Open

Summer Application Deadline: April 15, 2020

Fall Application Deadline: May 15, 2020

The deadlines to apply have been extended due to the given circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and we are monitoring the situation. Classes will still be offered for Summer 2020 with the possibility of offering courses online.

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Connecting creativity and business

The Rutgers Business School Master of Science in Business of Fashion (MSBF) is a cutting-edge program that will prepare you for a thrilling business career in the fashion industry.

This degree is the perfect investment in your future career in fashion. Students learn essential functions of business such as marketing, finance, supply chain, and management. This means that the skills you learn are not only applicable to fashion and beauty but also transferable across different industries and professions. The curriculum is advanced, rigorous, and relevant, which means that you stay competitive and on top of current trends.

The program is supported by the Center for Business of Fashion (CBF) with the mission to develop a new subfield of academic research, integrating the various business schools disciplines and their joint application to the luxury and fashion industries.

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    MSBF Program Highlights

    • 30 credit program (10 courses)
    • Pursue full-time or part-time study
    • Finish in as little as two semesters, or up to four years
    • Selection of evening and weekend courses
    • Program courses taught in Jersey City & Newark; a few train stops from Manhattan
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    Graduates have been hired by:

    • DKNY
    • Tarte Cosmetics
    • Fashion Mingle
    • Gucci
    • Adidas
    • And more!

    Some representative alumni job titles:

    • Chief Business Development Officer
    • President & CEO
    • Director of Retail Operations
    • Director of Logistics
    • Director of Design
    • Corporate Financial Analyst
    • And more!

     

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    A business program fashioned for you.

    Bridging the gap between creative passion and business acumen, our program will provide you with the knowledge you need to position yourself to be a key player in the industry—all in a location that is just minutes away from the fashion center of the world, New York City.

    A Fashion-Forward Business Curriculum

    Rutgers Business School is committed to education in the business of fashion. That is why the core components of our curriculum focus on more than just classroom learning. Locations in Jersey City and Newark provide easy access to one of the fashion capitals of the 21st century, New York City. Students are taught by renowned, world-class faculty and industry professionals.

    Students experience networking opportunities with leaders in fashion and on-site trips. Also, classes are taught on nights and weekends to accommodate the working professional, and 40% of your classes can be completed online.

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    Admissions

    Learn more about the admissions criteria for the Master of Science in Business of Fashion program. Please contact Gal Atia at gatia@business.rutgers.edu with any questions.

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    The Fashion Institute of Technology and Rutgers Business School

    Rutgers Business School Masters of Science in Business of Fashion has partnered with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) to offer special advantages for FIT students and faculty with a fast-track admissions process. FIT faculty can earn a master's degree for professional development while maintaining their position at FIT.

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