Fashion Merchandising

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• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Fashion Merchandising?

• Study these specialized fashion topics:
  • Introduction to fashion
  • Trends & forecasting
  • Fashion collection
  • Merchandising & design
  • Textile fundamentals
• Learn about the multiple levels of fashion marketing & design, including:
  • Design principles
  • Fashion marketing
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale buying
  • Retail operations
• Participate in field experiences & tours
• Be involved in Career Day, our annual event that features fashion marketing & design competitions at the Dallas World Trade Mart

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Identify appropriate characteristics of textiles for construction
• Identify & forecast trends through conceptualization
• Promote sales through campaigns that build interest in clothing lines
• Create original clothing, accessories, or shoes
• Advise customers on clothing choices & help them find the apparel they seek

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• You will learn fashion marketing and design skills that you can use in multiple settings.
• Fashion professionals at all levels may work long hours when meeting production deadlines or during peak sales periods.
• Travel is often involved—for example, to meet with clients, to attend fashion show, or to meet with suppliers.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

• Business Administration: Fashion Merchandising, AAS

Certificates

Level 1

• Fashion Merchandising I

Level 2

• Fashion Merchandising II

Occupational Skills Award

• Fashion Sales Associate

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

For example, you will be ready to work toward:

• Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising
• Bachelor of Science in Textile & Apparel
• Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
• Bachelor of Business Administration Fashion Marketing & Management

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!