B.Sc. in Fashion Merchandising – Product Development
The Fashion Merchandising – Product Development Concentration from Marist College builds on the College’s strong liberal arts tradition with a curriculum designed to keep pace with the changing needs of the fashion industry.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$43,900 per year
Health Insurance: $ 3,275
Location
Poughkeepsie, United States
About the program
Students develop creative, technical, and business skills that position them for successful employment. Internships are an integral part of the learning experience in the Fashion Program, as is the effective use of technology, including computer-aided design and industry-specific software.
The Fashion Merchandising – Product Development Concentration from Marist College explores the development of private label or branded merchandise, supply chain management, and the use of product data management techniques.
A capping course is required for all senior Merchandising students. The capstone project requires that the student relate his/her knowledge of fashion merchandising and program concentration, related courses and the core, often in collaboration with major fashion companies. Fashion Merchandising students may also pursue a Product Development minor.
Fun. Fast-paced. Challenging. Competitive. Whether it’s business-building behind the scenes or designing for the showroom or runway, fashion today is a diverse and exciting industry. The Fashion Program at Marist successfully prepares its students to enter the world of fashion and pursue careers in merchandising, planning, product development, retailing, operations, fashion promotion, event production, and a gamut of other employment opportunities.
Students gain the skills, knowledge and internship experiences within an encouraging academic environment to help them flourish in the fashion industry.
Courses Included
- Fashion in Culture & Commerce
- Textiles
- Fashion Trend Forecasting & Analysis
- Digital Fashion Design
- Retailing Principles & Practices
- Product Development
- Merchandise Planning & Control