Missouri State University

Department of Fasion and Interior Design

Dr. Michele M. Granger

Michele M. Granger

Email

Phone

417-836-5175

(work)

Office

Park Central Office Building (117 Park Central Square) 327

Department

Fashion and Interior Design

Postal mail

Missouri State University
Fashion and Interior Design
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897 work
Professor

Education

  • EdD, higher education (support area of vocational, technical and occupational education), Nova Southeastern, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • MS, textile and apparel management (support area of business administration), University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
  • BS, clothing/textiles, business administration, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO

Teaching

  • FMD 101: Introduction to Fashion
  • FMD 210: Computer Applications in the Fashion Industry
  • FMD 301: Beginning Product Development
  • FMD 360: Visual Merchandising
  • Study Abroad Programs (Europe, Paris, China)
  • FMD 400, 401, 402, 403: Special Studies and Internships

Research and professional interests

  • Internships
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Trend forecasting
  • Product development
  • Merchandising
  • Postsecondary education in fashion

Awards and honors

  • Authored textbooks: Fashion:  The Industry and its Careers, 1st and 2nd editions; The Fashion Intern, 1st and 2nd editions; Case Studies in Merchandising and Apparel and Soft Goods; and A Guide to Analyzing Your Fashion Industry Internship
  • Coauthored textbook: Fashion entrepreneurship: Retail business planning, 1st and 2nd editions
  • Received award from the International Textile and Apparel Assoc. for Special Recognition in Outstanding Fashion Merchandising Education, College Teaching Award, and a college Advising Award