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The Office of International Programs

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)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Current FIT Students

To apply, click here


ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR OR SEMESTER IN FLORENCE

  • Students must have a 3.0 GPA.

  • Students must apply for the FMM upper division BS degree program "General Track".

  • Students must complete the FM AAS degree requirements prior to travel.

  • One semester of Italian is required.


ESTIMATED COSTS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR*

EXPENSE TOTAL
Passport & Photos $100.00
Roundtrip Airfare to Italy $1,200.00
International Application Fee* $120.00
Tuition (Baccalaureate-level - out of state)* See the FIT website $11,140.00
Academic Field Trips* $1,500.00
Recreation & Athletics Fee* $50.00
Information Technology Fee* $120.00
Student Activity Fee* $120.00
Health Services Fee* $150.00
Health Insurance (Koster Insurance through FIT)* $743.00
Hotel for Orientation period* $720.00
INA ASSITALIA insurance and Italian Revenue Stamp (Marca da Bollo)* $163.50
Permit of Stay in Italy (Permesso de Soggiorno/PDS) $88.00
Books and Supplies $1,600.00
Apartment rent in Italy ($1000/month) $9,000.00
Utilities--heat, gas, water ($150/month) $1,350.00
Personal Expenses ($240/month) $2,160.00
Local public transportation ($60/month) $540.00
Food--based on cooking at home ($350/month) $3,150.00
Miscellaneous (entertainment, restaurants, taxis)  $2,000.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR $36,014.50

 

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR ONE SEMESTER*

EXPENSE TOTAL
Passport & Photos $100.00
Roundtrip Airfare to Italy $1,200.00
International Application Fee* $120.00
Tuition (Baccalaureate-level - out of state)* See the FIT website $5,570.00
Academic Field Trips* $750.00
Recreation & Athletics Fee* $25.00
Information Technology Fee* $60.00
Student Activity Fee* $60.00
Health Services Fee* $75.00
Health Insurance (Koster Insurance through FIT)* $371.50
Hotel for Orientation period* $360.00
INA ASSITALIA insurance and Italian Revenue Stamp (Marca da Bollo)* $92.50
Permit of Stay in Italy (Permesso de Soggiorno/PDS) $88.00
Books and Supplies $800.00
Apartment rent in Italy ($1000/month) $4,500.00
Utilities--heat, gas, water ($150/month) $600.00
Personal Expenses ($240/month) $960.00
Local public transportation ($60/month) $240.00
Food--based on cooking at home ($350/month) $1,400.00
Miscellaneous (entertainment, restaurants, taxis)  $1,000.00
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.


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.