University of Westminster

The Office of International Programs

University of Westminster

FACT SHEET	University of Westminster	London, England
The University of Westminster offers students the opportunity to attend classes, do an internship with a leading fashion company, and be immersed in the commerciality and success of the UK Fashion Industry - well renowned for its innovative fashion trends. The University of Westminster is located near London on the Harrow Campus. There are approximately 5,000 students and 400 faculty and staff members. The Fashion Merchandising Management program is part of the School of Communications, Design and Media in conjunction with the Harrow Business School. Students pay FIT tuition and fees.

DEADLINES	Spring 09 Term: October 1, 2008

ELIGIBILITY	Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 Fashion Merchandising Management Sixth Semester Abroad: must obtain academic advisement and the approval of the FMM International Academic Advisor.
	Advertising and Communications Sixth Semester Abroad: with approval from one of the Academic Advisors in the Advertising and Communications Department.

CALENDAR	Spring Term (Semester 2): 12 January — 12 June*
	Academic Calendar for Exchange Students
	*Please note, this date is subject to change. It's advisable that the student confirm the dates with the Westminster International Education Office before making any travel arrangements.

COURSES	Industry Internship in London
	Brand Management
	Supply Chain Management
	Cross Cultural Studies
	Marketing Research
	International Business

	Westminster Module Selection
	Westminster Module Selection

FMM COURSE EQUIVALENT RECOMMENDATIONS:

Major Area	Westminster Modules	FIT Equivalents
	Supply Chain Management	FM322 +1 Major Area Elective
	Brand Management	see academic advisement
Additional Options	Westminster Modules	FIT Equivalents
	Cross Cultural People Mgt.	Gen. Ed. G9 Global Selective
	Commercial Skills & Application	MK 351
	Marketing Research Internship	IC 491

ACCOMMODATIONS	- Harrow Campus Halls of Residence - Private Rented Accommodation - Emergency and Temporary Accommodation - Hosts International

ESTIMATED COSTS*
Administrative Fee:	$ 120
Tuition and Fees:	See the FIT website
Est. Airfare (round trip):	$ 1,100 (compare)

COST OF LIVING IN THE UK	Westminster Estimated Cost of Living
	The costs provided by Westminster are to be used as guidelines only. However, Westminster highly recommended that you budget at least: £780 per each academic month stay.

*Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the college Board of Trustees.

APPLICATION AND
INSTRUCTIONS

CONTACT	Office of International Programs Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, Room B119 New York, NY 10001-5992
	Tel: Fax: Email:	212.217.7633 212.217.7010 fitintlpgms@fitnyc.edu