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Aerial view of Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong Academics

When you join the Hong Kong program, you’ll get to study at one of the world’s leading universities. Not only will you enjoy a rich learning experience, but you’ll also learn first-hand about one of the world’s thriving fashion industries. You’ll broaden your knowledge and experience in product development, business, technology and production management within the textiles and apparel industry.

Below is a list of the courses offered through the program at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

PROGRAM DATES

You can take part in the Hong Kong program during the spring semester.

Spring: early-January through to late-May*
January 4 – May 26: Dormitory check-in/out
January 6: Orientation 
January 9 – April 15: Classes
April 20 – May 6: Exams

*Please check the host university's website and ask your Education Abroad Advisor for the confirmed dates before finalizing your travel plans.

More Information About Hong Kong from the Office of Global Education

ENROLLING IN YOUR COURSES

You’ll need to enroll in Hong Kong Polytechnic University courses. To make sure courses during your Study Away program are applied to your Fashion degree at Kent State, you’ll need to complete a Transfer Course Plan Form with your academic advisor.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Spring Courses
  • You need to enroll in at least 12 credit hours.
  • These courses are open to both Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising students.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University program - Course equivalents
Hong Kong Polytechnic University course   Kent State University course
ITC 1000D Introduction to Digital Presentation (Not Recommended) equivalent to FDM 1x000 General Elective
ITC 2003D Fashion Design (Not Recommended) equivalent to FDM 1x000 General Elective
ITC 2004T Textiles Studies II (Not Recommended) equivalent to FDM 10033 Fashion Fabrics/FDM 10034 Fashion Fabrics Lab
ITC 2013M Fashion Marketing (Not Recommended) equivalent to MKTG 25010 Principles of Marketing
ITC 2014R Fashion Retailing Principles equivalent to FDM 20263 Fashion Retail Industry
ITC 2015M Fashion Supply Chain Management equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 2019M Management Principles in Fashion Business (Not Recommended) equivalent to FDM 1x000 General Elective
ITC 2020R Supply Chain Management in Fashion Retailing equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 2021T Materials Foundation I equivalent to FDM 2x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3008T Advanced Apparel Pattern equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3009T Advanced Apparel Technology equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3011D Color and Fashion Trends equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3012D Fashion Illustration (Not Recommended) equivalent to FDM 20122 Fashion Drawing II
ITC 3022T Yarn Technology equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3037I 3D Sew-Free Technology equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3039T Analytical Methods for Fashion Business equivalent to FDM 40270 Fashion Marketing
FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3045M Fashion Marketing Research equivalent to FDM 40270 Fashion Marketing
FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3046R Fashion Retail Buying equivalent to FDM 30262 Merchandise Planning and Buying
FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3047R Fashion Visual Merchandising equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3048M International Business for Fashion and Textiles equivalent to FDM 45012 Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy
FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3050I Intimate Apparel Production Engineering equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3055T Apparel Production equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3071K Coloration and Finishing for Knitwear equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 3072D Fashion Design II
ITC 3081D Advanced Apparel Techniques and Practice		 equivalent to FDM 30162 Design Studio II
ITC 3089E Woven Fabric Design Project equivalent to FDM 3x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4026I Creative Intimate Apparel Design equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4038K Advanced Knitwear Design equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4043T Fabric Technology II equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4044D Fashion Cultural Studies (Not recommended for FD Majors) equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4053D Textile Design equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4054D 3D Modeling equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4058R Fashion Brand Management equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4059D Fashion Portfolio equivalent to FDM 40122 Portfolio II
ITC 4072T Color Management and Technology equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4073R International Fashion Retailing equivalent to FDM 45012 Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy
FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4076M Quality Management in Fashion and Textiles equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4077M Strategic Fashion Management equivalent to FDM 40291 Seminar in FM (Only if WIC completed)
FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4079E Introduction to Nano Functional Textiles equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4083E Sustainability in Fashion equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4084E Smart Textiles for Wearable Electronics equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective
ITC 4085E Omni-Channel Fashion Marketing and Retailing equivalent to FDM 4x000 FDM Elective

Program Costs

Hong Kong Study Away Costs

2024-25  HONG KONG COST COMPARISON-SPRING ONLY-
SEMESTER PROGRAM             

Semester program-Spring Only 

Hong Kong Exchange Program Costs -
Spring 2025 ONLY

Kent State "KENT" Campus Summer
In-State/Out-of-State  

Important Notes

Costs applied to your Student Account 

Housing/tuition/food estimated. Check out your cohort price  at www.kent.edu/tuition 

Kent State Tuition 

$6,337/ $11,072

Kent State Tuition 

$6,337/ $11,072

Kent State Tuition 

Based on 12-18 credit hour amount Kent State tuition

International Health Insurance 

$270

N/A

Required for all study-away students 

Office of Global Education Program Fee 

$250 

N/A

Required by the Office of Global Education 

Out-of-pocket expenses 

Office of Global Education Application fee 

$60

N/A

Paid directly to OGE 

Housing

$1,500

$3,970

Paid directly to Hong Kong PolyU and based on double occupancy dorms 

Airfare/Non group travel 

$2,000

N/A

Estimated - purchased on own 

Food 

$2,000

$2,550

No meal plans available/Estimated 

Passport 

$165

N/A

First time/renewal is different 

Visa 

$75

N/A

Paid directly to Hong Kong PolyU

Books/Supplies 

$250

$600

Varies per major 

Living/personal expenses 

$1,500 

$1,078

Estimated 

Total Semester Cost

$8,070

$15,945/$21,065

Scholarships and financial can be applied to Student account costs

All prices are estimates and subject to change per semester. Varies per exchange rate.

For more information on Kent State University's Cost of Attendance www.kent.edu/financialaid/tuition-and-other-costs

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