Michele M. Granger, EdD, ITAA, is a full professor in the Department of Management, College of Business, at Missouri State University. She has authored eight textbooks with expertise in the areas of fashion merchandising, internships, and entrepreneurship. Author of "Case Studies in Merchandising Apparel and Soft Goods, " "Fashion Entrepreneurship: Retail Business Planning, The Fashion Intern, " and "The ""Fashion Industry and Its Careers: An Introduction""."