PMFM
5040

Entrepreneurship

Parsons School of Design: School of Fashion

Non-Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Entrepreneurship
Spring 2027
Taught By: Susanna Moyer
Section: A

CRN: 17536

Credits: 3

This course develops advanced competencies in designing and positioning entrepreneurial ventures within the fashion industry. Students apply design thinking, systems innovation, and user-centered research methods. Applying a social justice lens, students will identify unmet market needs and develop a viable, evidence-based business model. The course emphasizes translating strategic insights into coherent brand, operational, and financial frameworks that integrate sustainability and digital transformation. Students will produce the key elements of an investor-ready business plan—market opportunity, operations overview, and a concise financial model—supported by analysis of relevant legal structures, intellectual property, and partnership strategies. The semester culminates in a professional pitch presentation and business case that synthesizes strategic, creative, and operational thinking into a focused proposal suitable for leadership or investors.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only, On Campus students 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: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

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: 6:22pm EDT 10/1/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027
Entrepreneurship
Spring 2027
Taught By: Susanna Moyer
Section: B

CRN: 17537

Credits: 3

This course develops advanced competencies in designing and positioning entrepreneurial ventures within the fashion industry. Students apply design thinking, systems innovation, and user-centered research methods. Applying a social justice lens, students will identify unmet market needs and develop a viable, evidence-based business model. The course emphasizes translating strategic insights into coherent brand, operational, and financial frameworks that integrate sustainability and digital transformation. Students will produce the key elements of an investor-ready business plan—market opportunity, operations overview, and a concise financial model—supported by analysis of relevant legal structures, intellectual property, and partnership strategies. The semester culminates in a professional pitch presentation and business case that synthesizes strategic, creative, and operational thinking into a focused proposal suitable for leadership or investors.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only, On Campus students 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: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

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: 6:22pm EDT 10/1/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027
Entrepreneurship
Spring 2027
Taught By: Susanna Moyer
Section: C

CRN: 17538

Credits: 3

This course develops advanced competencies in designing and positioning entrepreneurial ventures within the fashion industry. Students apply design thinking, systems innovation, and user-centered research methods. Applying a social justice lens, students will identify unmet market needs and develop a viable, evidence-based business model. The course emphasizes translating strategic insights into coherent brand, operational, and financial frameworks that integrate sustainability and digital transformation. Students will produce the key elements of an investor-ready business plan—market opportunity, operations overview, and a concise financial model—supported by analysis of relevant legal structures, intellectual property, and partnership strategies. The semester culminates in a professional pitch presentation and business case that synthesizes strategic, creative, and operational thinking into a focused proposal suitable for leadership or investors.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only, On Campus students 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: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

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: 6:22pm EDT 10/1/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027
Entrepreneurship
Spring 2027
Taught By: Laura Lanteri
Section: D

CRN: 17539

Credits: 3

This course develops advanced competencies in designing and positioning entrepreneurial ventures within the fashion industry. Students apply design thinking, systems innovation, and user-centered research methods. Applying a social justice lens, students will identify unmet market needs and develop a viable, evidence-based business model. The course emphasizes translating strategic insights into coherent brand, operational, and financial frameworks that integrate sustainability and digital transformation. Students will produce the key elements of an investor-ready business plan—market opportunity, operations overview, and a concise financial model—supported by analysis of relevant legal structures, intellectual property, and partnership strategies. The semester culminates in a professional pitch presentation and business case that synthesizes strategic, creative, and operational thinking into a focused proposal suitable for leadership or investors.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only, On Campus students 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: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

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: 6:22pm EDT 10/1/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027
Entrepreneurship
Spring 2027
Taught By: Naika Colas
Section: E

CRN: 17540

Credits: 3

This course develops advanced competencies in designing and positioning entrepreneurial ventures within the fashion industry. Students apply design thinking, systems innovation, and user-centered research methods. Applying a social justice lens, students will identify unmet market needs and develop a viable, evidence-based business model. The course emphasizes translating strategic insights into coherent brand, operational, and financial frameworks that integrate sustainability and digital transformation. Students will produce the key elements of an investor-ready business plan—market opportunity, operations overview, and a concise financial model—supported by analysis of relevant legal structures, intellectual property, and partnership strategies. The semester culminates in a professional pitch presentation and business case that synthesizes strategic, creative, and operational thinking into a focused proposal suitable for leadership or investors.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only, On Campus students 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: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

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: 6:22pm EDT 10/1/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027
Entrepreneurship
Spring 2027
Taught By: Lourdes Mendoza
Section: F

CRN: 17541

Credits: 3

This course develops advanced competencies in designing and positioning entrepreneurial ventures within the fashion industry. Students apply design thinking, systems innovation, and user-centered research methods. Applying a social justice lens, students will identify unmet market needs and develop a viable, evidence-based business model. The course emphasizes translating strategic insights into coherent brand, operational, and financial frameworks that integrate sustainability and digital transformation. Students will produce the key elements of an investor-ready business plan—market opportunity, operations overview, and a concise financial model—supported by analysis of relevant legal structures, intellectual property, and partnership strategies. The semester culminates in a professional pitch presentation and business case that synthesizes strategic, creative, and operational thinking into a focused proposal suitable for leadership or investors.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only, On Campus students 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: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

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: 6:22pm EDT 10/1/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027
Entrepreneurship
Spring 2027
Taught By: Isabella Dawn Notaro
Section: G

CRN: 17542

Credits: 3

This course develops advanced competencies in designing and positioning entrepreneurial ventures within the fashion industry. Students apply design thinking, systems innovation, and user-centered research methods. Applying a social justice lens, students will identify unmet market needs and develop a viable, evidence-based business model. The course emphasizes translating strategic insights into coherent brand, operational, and financial frameworks that integrate sustainability and digital transformation. Students will produce the key elements of an investor-ready business plan—market opportunity, operations overview, and a concise financial model—supported by analysis of relevant legal structures, intellectual property, and partnership strategies. The semester culminates in a professional pitch presentation and business case that synthesizes strategic, creative, and operational thinking into a focused proposal suitable for leadership or investors.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only, On Campus students 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: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

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: 6:22pm EDT 10/1/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027
Entrepreneurship
Spring 2027
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: H

CRN: 17543

Credits: 3

This course develops advanced competencies in designing and positioning entrepreneurial ventures within the fashion industry. Students apply design thinking, systems innovation, and user-centered research methods. Applying a social justice lens, students will identify unmet market needs and develop a viable, evidence-based business model. The course emphasizes translating strategic insights into coherent brand, operational, and financial frameworks that integrate sustainability and digital transformation. Students will produce the key elements of an investor-ready business plan—market opportunity, operations overview, and a concise financial model—supported by analysis of relevant legal structures, intellectual property, and partnership strategies. The semester culminates in a professional pitch presentation and business case that synthesizes strategic, creative, and operational thinking into a focused proposal suitable for leadership or investors.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only, On Campus students 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: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

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: 6:22pm EDT 10/1/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027
Entrepreneurship
Spring 2027
Taught By: Alexander Helander
Section: I

CRN: 17544

Credits: 3

This course develops advanced competencies in designing and positioning entrepreneurial ventures within the fashion industry. Students apply design thinking, systems innovation, and user-centered research methods. Applying a social justice lens, students will identify unmet market needs and develop a viable, evidence-based business model. The course emphasizes translating strategic insights into coherent brand, operational, and financial frameworks that integrate sustainability and digital transformation. Students will produce the key elements of an investor-ready business plan—market opportunity, operations overview, and a concise financial model—supported by analysis of relevant legal structures, intellectual property, and partnership strategies. The semester culminates in a professional pitch presentation and business case that synthesizes strategic, creative, and operational thinking into a focused proposal suitable for leadership or investors.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only, On Campus students 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: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

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: 6:22pm EDT 10/1/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027
Entrepreneurship
Spring 2027
Taught By: Marc Benhamou
Section: J

CRN: 17852

Credits: 3

This course develops advanced competencies in designing and positioning entrepreneurial ventures within the fashion industry. Students apply design thinking, systems innovation, and user-centered research methods. Applying a social justice lens, students will identify unmet market needs and develop a viable, evidence-based business model. The course emphasizes translating strategic insights into coherent brand, operational, and financial frameworks that integrate sustainability and digital transformation. Students will produce the key elements of an investor-ready business plan—market opportunity, operations overview, and a concise financial model—supported by analysis of relevant legal structures, intellectual property, and partnership strategies. The semester culminates in a professional pitch presentation and business case that synthesizes strategic, creative, and operational thinking into a focused proposal suitable for leadership or investors.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only, On Campus students 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: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

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: 6:22pm EDT 10/1/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027
Entrepreneurship
Spring 2027
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: K

CRN: 17991

Credits: 3

This course develops advanced competencies in designing and positioning entrepreneurial ventures within the fashion industry. Students apply design thinking, systems innovation, and user-centered research methods. Applying a social justice lens, students will identify unmet market needs and develop a viable, evidence-based business model. The course emphasizes translating strategic insights into coherent brand, operational, and financial frameworks that integrate sustainability and digital transformation. Students will produce the key elements of an investor-ready business plan—market opportunity, operations overview, and a concise financial model—supported by analysis of relevant legal structures, intellectual property, and partnership strategies. The semester culminates in a professional pitch presentation and business case that synthesizes strategic, creative, and operational thinking into a focused proposal suitable for leadership or investors.

Open to: Masters degree in Fashion Management majors only, On Campus students 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: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

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: 6:22pm EDT 10/1/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027