FASHION & RETAIL MERCHANDISING

This field of study focuses on developing a solid knowledge base of business functions and practical applications of concepts. Specialized skills are developed through course work in fashion, retail merchandising, marketing and advertising as well as in textiles, buying and operations. Emphasis is placed on extensive opportunities for working in the industry through internships and major fashion events. Career options are found with department and specialty stores, designers, fashion show producers, manufacturers, fashion media, e-commerce and catalog producers.

CAREER POSSIBILITIES* 

Buyer	Wardrobe Consultant	Wedding Planner
Merchandiser	Personal Shopper	Department Manager
Home Decorator	Store Manager	Home Furnishing Wholesaler
District Sales Manager	Visual Display Artist	Fashion Website Copy Writer
Catalog Layout Artist	Fashion Show Coordinator	Promotional Events Coordinator
Bridal Consultant	Catalog Copy Writer	Accessories Assistant Buyer
Fashion Photographer	Boutique Owner	Budget Analyst
Fabric Store Manager	Signing/Pricing Coordinator	Marketing Director
Customer Service Manager	Purchasing Agent	TV Retail Network Producer
Sales Forecaster	E-Commerce Retail Merchandiser	Designer Show Room Assistant
Model	Direct Mail & Marketing Assistant	Fashion Magazine Publicist
Clothing Collection Curator	Buyer’s Clerical	Fulfillment Coordinator
Clothing Preservationist	Fashion Manufacturer Rep	Beauty Consultant
Stylist	Fashion Editor	Costume Coordinator
Allocation Analyst	Regional Merchandiser

*positions are at various levels some of which require graduate degrees