Program Overview
The BS in Fashion Merchandising and Design prepares students to excel in the world of fashion, retail, merchandising, and more. Through hands-on learning and an internship opportunity, students will learn valuable information regarding clothing construction and design, textiles, and getting the product to the ultimate consumer.
Why Choose This Program?
- Develop a holistic approach to fashion and design with consideration to the past, present, and future of the industry.
- Gain professional experience with valuable internship opportunities.
- Demonstrate an ability to take on multiple areas of the fashion and merchandising history such as marketing, retail, and fashion.
Curriculum & Coursework
UNA’s Fashion Merchandising and Design students benefit from gaining skills that span across multiple areas within the industry: fashion, retail, manufacturing, wholesaling, visual merchandising, marketing, apparel design, and other areas of creative expression in the business world.
Sample Courses:
- FASH 351 Business of Fashion
- FASH 440 Sustainability in Fashion
- FASH 341 Textiles + Materials
- FASH Textile Global Sourcing
Career Paths & Outcomes
Fashion Merchandising and Design graduates are prepared to work in a variety of areas of fashion, retail, marketing, and more. Some alumni have found careers in apparel publications, apparel wholesaling, apparel design, jewelry design, retail management, historic clothing presentation, special events, styling, and visual presentation. Creative alumni have also made their way into many different avenues of the business world.
Common Career Paths:
- Fashion Designer
- Fashion Merchandiser
- Stylist
- Fashion Buyer
Student Experience
Fashion Merchandising and Design students gain practical experience through coursework in retail buying, beginning sewing instruction, merchandising, and internship experience. The program’s emphasis on collaboration and creativity prepares students to enter a wide range of positions within the field of fashion and merchandising.
Opportunities Include:
- Collaboration with other departments within Visual Arts and Design
- Work alongside and learn directly from experts in the field
- Engaging classes with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration
- Internship experience that prepares you for entering the field post-graduation
Meet the Faculty
Laura McKee
Senior Lecturer, Fashion Merchandising and Design — Assistant Chair
lmckee@una.edu
