Fashion and retail management is the business that sets the trends. This fast-paced industry requires talented, creative professionals who have a strong business sense and an eye for style. The fashion and retail industry demands people who have knowledge and training in marketing and design.
Courses are designed to develop a student’s passion for the fashion and retail industry through in-depth training in business, sales and marketing. Students learn how to develop effective sales strategies. They learn computer programs for cost analysis, inventory control and store operations.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion & Retail Management will offer experience across disciplines in business, fashion, and retail management. The emphasis is on the business management perspective of the program with a sprinkling of the fashion angle. This program will prepare students as managers in a business environment. As a bonus, students will learn a great deal about the aspects of fashion. The content of the curriculum includes fashion and retail industry trends and manufacturing, general business, management, operations and compliance, retailing, marketing, and advertising.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Fashion & Retail Management will be prepared to seek entry-level positions such as Marketing Specialist, Visual Merchandiser, Department Manager, Merchandising Manager, Market Research Analyst, Fashion Buyer, Fashion Coordinator, Promotions and Special Events Coordinator, Retail Store Manager, Marketing Representative, Retail Analyst and/or a Visual Director. The length of the program is twelve (12), eleven (11) week quarters.