Academics / Degrees / AAB Fashion Merchandising Program / AAB Fashion Merchandising Program Menu Degrees BS Fashion Merchandising Program BS Food and Beverage Business Management Program (old) BFA Graphic Design Program BFA Interior Design Program AAS Baking and Pastry Arts Program AAS Culinary Arts Program AAB Fashion Merchandising Program Fashion Design DiplomaDepartments and FacultyCourse CatalogCollege Calendar 2021-2022College 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