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INTERNATIONAL FASHION MERCHANDISING MANAGEMENT (IFMM)
ACADEMIC YEAR OR SEMESTER in FLORENCE
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The FIT International Fashion Merchandising Management
Program (IFMM) in Florence and New York is a study
abroad opportunity for students who want to study
fashion merchandising management in both the U.S. and
Italy. Students who are accepted into the program can
study for a semester or complete the first year (fifth and sixth semester) of
their Bachelor of Science degree studies in Florence
studying at
Polimoda.
The program is taught in English. Italian classes are
offered to fulfill the language requirement.
International Fashion
Merchandising Management Curriculum (2006-07)
International Fashion
Merchandising Management Curriculum (2007-08)
International Fashion
Merchandising Management Curriculum (2008-09) |
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Current FIT Students
To apply,
click here
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ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR
OR SEMESTER IN FLORENCE
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Students must have a 3.0 GPA.
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Students must apply for the FMM upper division BS degree program "General Track".
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Students must complete the FM AAS degree requirements prior to travel.
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One semester of Italian is required.
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR
ACADEMIC YEAR*
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EXPENSE |
TOTAL |
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Passport & Photos |
$100.00 |
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Roundtrip Airfare to Italy |
$1,200.00 |
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International Application
Fee* |
$120.00 |
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Tuition (Baccalaureate-level
- out of state)*
See the
FIT website |
$11,140.00 |
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Academic Field Trips* |
$1,500.00 |
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Recreation & Athletics Fee* |
$50.00 |
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Information Technology Fee* |
$120.00 |
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Student Activity Fee* |
$120.00 |
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Health Services Fee* |
$150.00 |
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Health Insurance (Koster
Insurance through FIT)* |
$743.00 |
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Hotel for Orientation
period* |
$720.00 |
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INA ASSITALIA insurance and
Italian Revenue Stamp (Marca da Bollo)* |
$163.50 |
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Permit of Stay in Italy (Permesso
de Soggiorno/PDS) |
$88.00 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,600.00 |
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Apartment rent in Italy
($1000/month) |
$9,000.00 |
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Utilities--heat, gas, water
($150/month) |
$1,350.00 |
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Personal Expenses
($240/month) |
$2,160.00 |
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Local public transportation
($60/month) |
$540.00 |
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Food--based on cooking at
home ($350/month) |
$3,150.00 |
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Miscellaneous
(entertainment, restaurants, taxis) |
$2,000.00 |
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TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR |
$36,014.50 |
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR
ONE SEMESTER*
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EXPENSE |
TOTAL |
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Passport & Photos |
$100.00 |
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Roundtrip Airfare to Italy |
$1,200.00 |
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International Application
Fee* |
$120.00 |
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Tuition (Baccalaureate-level
- out of state)*
See the
FIT website |
$5,570.00 |
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Academic Field Trips* |
$750.00 |
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Recreation & Athletics Fee* |
$25.00 |
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Information Technology Fee* |
$60.00 |
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Student Activity Fee* |
$60.00 |
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Health Services Fee* |
$75.00 |
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Health Insurance (Koster
Insurance through FIT)* |
$371.50 |
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Hotel for Orientation
period* |
$360.00 |
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INA ASSITALIA insurance and
Italian Revenue Stamp (Marca da Bollo)* |
$92.50 |
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Permit of Stay in Italy (Permesso
de Soggiorno/PDS) |
$88.00 |
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Books and Supplies |
$800.00 |
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Apartment rent in Italy
($1000/month) |
$4,500.00 |
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Utilities--heat, gas, water
($150/month) |
$600.00 |
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Personal Expenses
($240/month) |
$960.00 |
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Local public transportation
($60/month) |
$240.00 |
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Food--based on cooking at
home ($350/month) |
$1,400.00 |
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Miscellaneous
(entertainment, restaurants, taxis) |
$1,000.00 |
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TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES
FOR ONE SEMESTER |
$18,372.00 |
* Tuition and
fees are subject to change without prior notice at the
discretion of the college Board of Trustees.
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ACADEMIC ADVISING
To find out more about which classes you will need to
take to fulfill academic requirements prior to studying
abroad, call (212) 217-4800 to make an appointment to meet with Professor
Vincent Gatto, Fashion Merchandising Management
International Academic Advisor.
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