Academics / Degrees / AAB Fashion Merchandising Program / AAB Fashion Merchandising Program Menu Degrees BS Fashion Merchandising Program BFA Graphic Design Program BFA Interior Design Program AAB Fashion Merchandising ProgramDepartments and FacultyCourse CatalogCollege Calendar 2023-2024 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 2019-2020 Shopping Sheet for AAB Fashion Merchandising