The Associate of Applied Business Degree in Fashion Merchandising prepares students for the multi-billion dollar global industry of retail. We develop our students to be successful in the 21st-century marketplace with a skill set that incorporates an entrepreneurial spirit, critical thought process, and innovative ideas. This is accomplished by exposure to experiential learning, industry leaders and a faculty of working professionals. Our program offers a curriculum that develops students’ awareness of the career opportunities beyond fashion apparel.
The program covers four semesters and can be completed in 24 months, or two years, by attending year-round. Combined with classroom instruction, each student is expected to complete an internship and will graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level positions in the retail field.
AAB Fashion Merchandising Program Outline
60 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
Semester 1
|
Credits
|
ENGL101 |
Foundation of Written Communication |
3 |
ARTS103 |
Color Theory and Design Principles |
3 |
MATH143 |
Foundations of Quantitative Literacy |
3 |
FASH141 |
Introduction to Fashion |
3 |
CDEV119 |
Career Development Seminar I |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 2
|
Credits
|
ENGL102 |
Verbal Communications of Visual Concepts |
3 |
BUSN101 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
FASH102 |
Textiles |
3 |
FASH171 |
Principles of Retailing |
3 |
FASH164 |
Quantitative Retail Math |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 3
|
Credits
|
SS121 |
Emotional Intelligence |
3 |
BUSN280 |
Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Opportunities |
3 |
BUSN220 |
Business Finance |
3 |
FASM274 |
Visual Merchandising |
3 |
FASM298 |
Planning and Allocation |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Semester 4
|
Credits
|
BUSN210 |
Financial Accounting for Entrepreneurs |
3 |
CDEV219 |
Career Development: Internship |
3 |
FASM205 |
Fashion Buying and Merchandising |
3 |
FASM261 |
Retail Store Planning and Design |
3 |
FASM386 |
Fashion Product Development |
3 |
Total |
15 |
2018-2019 Gainful Employment for AAB Fashion Merchandising