The mission of ITM is to prepare students for entry-level managerial positions in international operations of fashion and related businesses, including import/export, legal and finance documentation, customs compliance, trade policies, management, marketing, sourcing, logistics, and international business ethics.
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Christine Pomeranz, the Chair of the International Trade and Marketing Program (ITM) at SUNY’s Fashion Institute of Technology. This is by far one of the coolest programs I have ever come across and given the volume of imports of textiles and apparel into the U.S., it makes perfect sense that this kind of program would be included in a school focused on fashion.
As soon as I walked onto the campus I instantly felt at home. The student body was lively, diverse and dynamic, and with student elections pending, I noticed creative fashion-focused “vote-for-me” signs, some of which were even inspired by famous designer logos. Seeing these surroundings completely put me at ease to discuss potential future adjunct faculty positions in the areas of International Trade Law or International Trade and Fashion Law with Chairwoman Pomeranz.
During our conversation I became evermore impressed with the ITM program’s focus and caliber. There are four (4) different “tracks” that students can follow. They are:
1. International Trade Law and Fashion Law
2. International Business Management
3. International Trade and Policy Management
4. International Marketing Management
Whichever track is chosen, all students in the ITM program must take core courses in international trade, international business transactions, global marketing, import/export regulations, and global sourcing, as well as taking a practicum in international trade or a senior internship. All of these are integral to a well rounded education in international trade if you ask me!
I truly enjoyed learning about the ITM program and look forward to the opportunity to be included as an adjunct faculty member. To learn more about the program click here. Check it out!
Questions/comments? Post below or email me at clark.deanna@gmail.com
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