The Fashion Studies: Retail Merchandising Major is designed for the student who is interested in a career in fashion retail and its many job opportunities, including sales, buying, fashion consulting, fashion coordination, and fashion display.
Specific job titles are: Assistant Buyer, Assistant Control Buyer, Comparison Shopper, Assistant Department Manager, Floor/Sales Manager, Wardrobe Consultant, Fashion Show Coordinator, Window and Floor Display Associate.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:
1. Utilize effective sales techniques in a retail setting;
2. identify and discuss various "fashion cycles" and trends to recommend pricing structure and retail merchandising strategies;
3. identify and discuss the major categories on accessories important to the apparel lines;
4. describe how the cosmetics and fragrance industry relate to the ready-to-wear industry;
5. demonstrate the ability to recognize and select materials appropriate in fashion apparel and accessories;
6. analyze garment features to interpret fit, pricing, and recommend appropriate purchases to customers;
7. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fashion apparel and accessories with customers in a retail settings;
8. produce a fashion show;
9. produce a visual merchandising display window; and
10. use critical thinking skills to analyze fashion retail merchandising methods and applications.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, please view the recommended course sequence.