Fashion Merchandising and Management
Business with style.
The Fashion Merchandising and Management degree programs at Berkeley College integrate the creative and business aspects of the fashion industry. Incorporating current technologies, courses provide students with training in consumer behavior, product development, merchandising, retail distribution, marketing, and sales, covering the complete fashion global supply chain.
Potential career paths include:
- Product development
- Retail buying and merchandising
- Allocation and planning
- Omni-channel retail management
- Brand communications
Students benefit from courses taught by fashion faculty selected for their academic credentials and professional experience, in addition to guest lectures and presentations from industry experts. A comprehensive capstone course and participation in a supervised internship allow students to apply their education in the fashion workplace. Field trips to retailers and showrooms, as well as volunteer opportunities during New York Fashion Week, provide additional hands-on learning.
Benefit from:
- An understanding of the complete fashion global supply chain from materials sourcing to omni-channel retail distribution
- Opportunities to:Explore consumer and buyer trends
- Develop fashion products
- Evaluate production needs and costs
- Determine proper retail strategies
- Use support technologies
- The ability to apply proper marketing and sales techniques to fashion business operations
- Participation in faculty-monitored fashion internships or industry-related activities
- Access to New York City’s fashion industry and support network
- A seamless transition between Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees
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FAS 101 - Introduction to the Fashion Business (3)
Provides an overview of the fashion industry and its global reach. This course familiarizes students with fashion history and key milestones. Students learn about business categories including women's, men's, and children's ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, innerwear, and outerwear. Further topics include consumer behavior, marketing, product development, and sales.
