PMFM
5100

Research 2: Capstone Project

Parsons School of Design: School of Fashion

Non-Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Kelcie Slaton
Section: X1

CRN: 3145

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Individual Research.
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 10

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Saundra James
Section: X3

CRN: 3147

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Individual Research.
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 9

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Daniel Drak
Section: XA

CRN: 3737

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Caryn Pang
Section: XB

CRN: 1975

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Saundra James
Section: XC

CRN: 3140

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Alexander Helander
Section: XD

CRN: 3141

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Tonya Blazio-Licorish
Section: XE

CRN: 3738

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Saundra James
Section: XF

CRN: 3143

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Kelcie Slaton
Section: XG

CRN: 3144

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Kelcie Slaton
Section: XH

CRN: 3736

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Romana Mirza
Section: XI

CRN: 1974

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Alexander Helander
Section: XJ

CRN: 3142

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026
Research 2: Capstone Project
Summer 2026
Taught By: Kelcie Slaton
Section: XK

CRN: 4084

Credits: 2

This course is the culmination of skills gained throughout the program resulting in a major project as a body of research. Students will use their business canvas model as an initial starting proposal to research, develop and present a project of their choosing. The project will be grounded in a specific research methodology identified in their Individual Research course. This project is an opportunity to develop approaches toward problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and design-based solutions for a proposed brand/product/system. This course will reflect the complex nature of research processes as applicable to fashion system contexts, case studies, and business plans. Students’ final project presentation should demonstrate the following: a critical look at method and practice, careful examination of chosen research methodology, and engagement with industry faculty and peers.

Open to: MPS Fashion Management Online Students only. Pre-requisite: PMFM 5010 Research Arc 1
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: Online (Asynchronous)

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: June 5, 2026 (Friday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

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: 2:04pm EDT 4/3/2026

Meeting Info:
Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 5/26/2026 - 8/16/2026