PMFM
5010

Research Arc 1: Research Foundations

Parsons School of Design: School of Fashion

Non-Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Research Arc 1
Fall 2026
Taught By: Ben Barry
Section: A

CRN: 9387

Credits: 2

In this hybrid (online and in-person) course, students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous research proposals that critically examine issues in fashion management through the lens of social and environmental justice. Working closely with the professor, students define a focused topic of inquiry aligned with evolving needs in the fashion system (e.g. production, technology and innovation, customer needs, market expectations). Emphasis is placed on designing an original research project and methodological approach, supported by critical analysis of existing literature and case studies. Students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous, in-depth research proposals.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Hybrid

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:55pm EDT 3/10/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: Academic Entrance 63 Fifth Ave
Room: 100
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 9/9/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: Academic Entrance 63 Fifth Ave
Room: 100
Date Range: 12/9/2026 - 12/14/2026
Research Arc 1
Fall 2026
Taught By: Kendel Bolton
Section: B

CRN: 7859

Credits: 2

In this hybrid (online and in-person) course, students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous research proposals that critically examine issues in fashion management through the lens of social and environmental justice. Working closely with the professor, students define a focused topic of inquiry aligned with evolving needs in the fashion system (e.g. production, technology and innovation, customer needs, market expectations). Emphasis is placed on designing an original research project and methodological approach, supported by critical analysis of existing literature and case studies. Students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous, in-depth research proposals.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Hybrid

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:55pm EDT 3/10/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 9/2/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 12/9/2026 - 12/9/2026
Research Arc 1
Fall 2026
Taught By: Daniel Drak
Section: C

CRN: 12131

Credits: 2

In this hybrid (online and in-person) course, students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous research proposals that critically examine issues in fashion management through the lens of social and environmental justice. Working closely with the professor, students define a focused topic of inquiry aligned with evolving needs in the fashion system (e.g. production, technology and innovation, customer needs, market expectations). Emphasis is placed on designing an original research project and methodological approach, supported by critical analysis of existing literature and case studies. Students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous, in-depth research proposals.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Hybrid

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:55pm EDT 3/10/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 9/9/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 12/9/2026 - 12/9/2026
Research Arc 1
Fall 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: D

CRN: 12132

Credits: 2

In this hybrid (online and in-person) course, students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous research proposals that critically examine issues in fashion management through the lens of social and environmental justice. Working closely with the professor, students define a focused topic of inquiry aligned with evolving needs in the fashion system (e.g. production, technology and innovation, customer needs, market expectations). Emphasis is placed on designing an original research project and methodological approach, supported by critical analysis of existing literature and case studies. Students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous, in-depth research proposals.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Hybrid

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:55pm EDT 3/10/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 9/9/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 12/9/2026 - 12/9/2026
Research Arc 1
Fall 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: E

CRN: 12133

Credits: 2

In this hybrid (online and in-person) course, students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous research proposals that critically examine issues in fashion management through the lens of social and environmental justice. Working closely with the professor, students define a focused topic of inquiry aligned with evolving needs in the fashion system (e.g. production, technology and innovation, customer needs, market expectations). Emphasis is placed on designing an original research project and methodological approach, supported by critical analysis of existing literature and case studies. Students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous, in-depth research proposals.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Hybrid

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:55pm EDT 3/10/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 9/9/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 12/9/2026 - 12/9/2026
Research Arc 1
Fall 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: F

CRN: 12134

Credits: 2

In this hybrid (online and in-person) course, students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous research proposals that critically examine issues in fashion management through the lens of social and environmental justice. Working closely with the professor, students define a focused topic of inquiry aligned with evolving needs in the fashion system (e.g. production, technology and innovation, customer needs, market expectations). Emphasis is placed on designing an original research project and methodological approach, supported by critical analysis of existing literature and case studies. Students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous, in-depth research proposals.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Hybrid

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:55pm EDT 3/10/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 9/9/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 12/9/2026 - 12/9/2026
Research Arc 1
Fall 2026
Taught By: Emily Huggard
Section: G

CRN: 12135

Credits: 2

In this hybrid (online and in-person) course, students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous research proposals that critically examine issues in fashion management through the lens of social and environmental justice. Working closely with the professor, students define a focused topic of inquiry aligned with evolving needs in the fashion system (e.g. production, technology and innovation, customer needs, market expectations). Emphasis is placed on designing an original research project and methodological approach, supported by critical analysis of existing literature and case studies. Students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous, in-depth research proposals.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Hybrid

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:55pm EDT 3/10/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 9/9/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 12/9/2026 - 12/9/2026
Research Arc 1
Fall 2026
Taught By: Kendel Bolton
Section: H

CRN: 14796

Credits: 2

In this hybrid (online and in-person) course, students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous research proposals that critically examine issues in fashion management through the lens of social and environmental justice. Working closely with the professor, students define a focused topic of inquiry aligned with evolving needs in the fashion system (e.g. production, technology and innovation, customer needs, market expectations). Emphasis is placed on designing an original research project and methodological approach, supported by critical analysis of existing literature and case studies. Students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous, in-depth research proposals.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Hybrid

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:55pm EDT 3/10/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 9/9/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 12/9/2026 - 12/9/2026
Research Arc 1
Fall 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: I

CRN: 14797

Credits: 2

In this hybrid (online and in-person) course, students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous research proposals that critically examine issues in fashion management through the lens of social and environmental justice. Working closely with the professor, students define a focused topic of inquiry aligned with evolving needs in the fashion system (e.g. production, technology and innovation, customer needs, market expectations). Emphasis is placed on designing an original research project and methodological approach, supported by critical analysis of existing literature and case studies. Students develop foundational skills in crafting rigorous, in-depth research proposals.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Hybrid

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:55pm EDT 3/10/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 8/26/2026 - 9/9/2026
Days: Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 12/9/2026 - 12/9/2026