In the fast-paced fashion industry, it is critical that upcoming employees have the ability to think outside of the box when it comes to visual merchandising and fashion marketing. The Johnson & Wales University’s online Fashion Merchandising & Retailing bachelor’s degree program gives students the opportunity to explore their creative side within the realm of fashion while also supplying them with the business tools needed for success.
What Courses do Fashion Merchandising & Retailing Students Take?
Students will learn about forecasting future fashion industry trends and merchandise-buying all while studying from industry experts like Laura Egeln, an accomplished professor with more than 10 years of fashion industry experience in companies such as Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Welcome Home. Students will also become immersed in topics such as fashion-specific decision making and fashion analytics.
While pursuing your online degree in Fashion Merchandising & Retailing, you will take major courses like:
- Retailing
- Textiles
- The Business of Fashion
- Cases in Fashion and Retail
- Retail Executive Decision Making
- And more
What Career Opportunities are Available to Fashion Merchandising & Retailing Graduates?
Graduates of JWU’s online Fashion Merchandising & Retailing program are expected to be knowledgeable and experienced in the fashion industry and prepared to take on a number of professions in the field, such as:
- Visual Merchandiser
- Wholesale and Retail Buyer
- Purchasing Manager
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialist
- Fashion Stylist
- Marketing Manager
Students in this program will uncover the major concepts, skills, and values of the business of the fashion industry and will be able to tailor their personal program to their own learning, interests, and goals.
Want to learn more about earning your Fashion Merchandising & Retailing bachelor’s degree with Johnson & Wales University’s College of Online Education? For more information, complete the “Request Info” form on this page or call 855-JWU-1881.