Differences Between AMC and FBM Majors
AMC (Advertising and Marketing Communications) and FBM (Fashion Business Management) are both majors in the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology.
Not sure which major is right for you? Consider the following:
AMC
About
From promoting a product to building awareness of a brand or an idea, a great campaign
speaks directly to the audience. In this program, you'll create integrated marketing
communication campaigns for advertising, public relations, direct marketing, and sales
promotion.
Comment from Ted Schacter, Assistant Chair, AMC
"AMC is general marketing program. You learn the core tools of communication, and
can then apply that knowledge to almost any industry in any geographic location. Because
our students aren't tied to one sector, they have the most extensive breadth of career
opportunities upon graduation."
Careers
Copywriters, brand managers, publicists, advertising account managers, special events
marketers… and more!
Experience Through Precollege
We recommend the following options if you are interested in AMC:
- Workshops
HSX 133: Fashion Journalism
HSX 131: Public Relations: Fashion Industry in Action
HSX 067: Fashionable Affairs - LIVE
HAC 063: Careers in AMC
HAC 066: Digital and Interactive Marketing
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Advertising and Marketing Communications
FBM
About
It's the job of the fashion business manager to give customers what they want at a
price they're willing to pay based leading trends, mixing and matching colors, sizes,
and silhouettes. In this program, you will master the skills needed in global retail
operations and management, and learn how to combine your sense of style with business
acumen.
Comment from Naomi Gross, Assistant Chair, FBM
"FBM is literally business of fashion. Our students learn how to tie the numbers to
the retail products that are bought and sold."
Careers
Product developers, store planners, fashion buyers, e-commerce merchandisers, business
consultants… and more!
Experience Through Precollege
We recommend the following options if you are interested in FBM:
- Workshops
HSX 123: A week in the Life of Merchant
HSX 121: Fashion Styling
HSX 120: The Fabulous World of Fashion Forecasting - LIVE
HFM 060: Fashion Forecasting Seeing the Future
HFM 064: Ins and Outs of Fashion Merchandising
HFM 065: Product Development: Creativity & Business
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Fashion Business Management