The Fashion Merchandising Program fulfills the mission and objective of Briarwood College by providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to a continuously changing fashion merchandising work environment.

The curriculum is designed to prepare students to think, to make decisions, to interact effectively, to use creativity to solve problems, and to communicate using the latest technology. The skills of writing, listening, and speaking are important components of all Fashion

Merchandising courses and programs. We require our students to integrate and apply their classroom knowledge and technology skills with practical and relevant on-site work experience. The knowledge and skills taught provide our students with the tools for personal and professional development and success in the workplace.

Note: Course Outline is for information purposes only. See College Catalog for Official Program Requirements and Course Descriptions.

Program CoursesCredits
KBD100
Keyboarding1
MGT201
Human Resources Management3
MKT101
Introduction To Fashion Merch&ising3
MKT102
Fashion Buying3
MKT103
Advertising Principles3
MKT107
Marketing3
MKT203
Retail Management3
MKT205
Visual Merchandising3
MKT208
Textiles3
MKT218
Marketing Career Seminar3
MKT220
Marketing Internship3
Total Credits31
General Education CoreCredits
ENG103
English Composition3
FRS101
College Insights3
LAW110
Business Law3
MKT106
Consumer Behavior3
MTH204
Mathematics Of Retailing3
SSC105
Macroeconomics3
ZZZ300
Elective: Area 1/5 - Gen Ed3
ZZZ304
Elective: Area 4 - Behavioral Science3
ZZZ342
Elective: Area 1b ? Communication3
ZZZ351
Elective: Area 2b - Science3
Total Credits30
Fashion Merchandising Career Outlook
Fashion Merchandising is very promising with the changing face of the global fashion industry. Career opportunities include Trend Director, Product Manager, Private Branding, Fashion Buyer, Product Developer, Special Events Coordinator, Retail Manager, and Trainer/ Developer.
Fashion Merchandising

“My time at Briarwood was an enjoyable experience. The teachers truly care about their students and work with them on a one-on-one basis. While I was in the fashion merchandising program, my advisor and teachers set up field trips and created assignments that were educational and exciting.”
Cassandra Anderson
Fashion Merchandising
Class of 2003
After pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree at University of Connecticut, Cassandra’s career objective is fashion journalism.

 

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