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Overview During the Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising from Marist College students learn to research target markets, analyze business results and develop strategies that effectively meet the needs of consumers. In their senior year, Merchandising students create an in-depth and intensive research project in collaboration with a major fashion company.The Merchandising major relies upon foundational courses such as Fashion in Culture & Commerce, Digital Software Studies and Textiles then advances with concentration specific offerings in Business, Product Development, or Fashion Promotion. Key facts:The Business concentration is augmented by courses in related fields (Accounting, Business, Communications, and Economics), highlighting the importance of business skills in today's workplace. The addition of electives such as Accessory Merchandising, Fashion Branding & Licensing, and Product Sourcing greatly contribute to the enrichment and fulfillment of the concentration. The Fashion Promotion concentration is enhanced with courses in related fields such as Fashion Show Production, Visual Merchandising and Communications. The Product Development concentration includes coursework such as Supply Chain Management, Private Label Development, Branding & Licensing, and Sustainability.The Fashion Program for Fashion Merchandising features a comprehensive curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree. Students may choose from three concentrationsBusiness concentrationProduct Development concentrationFashion Promotion concentration

The Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising from Marist College concentrates on the planning, procurement, and marketing aspects of the fashion business.

Disciplines

Visual ArtsFashion DesignFashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods

Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Other Requirements

1Application: You can choose between the Marist Application (online or print), Common Application, or Coalition Application. Secondary school transcript(s)SAT/ACT scores: Marist is a test-optional school, but you can still submit your scores for considerationTwo Letters of Recommendation: one from a counselor and the other from a teacherPersonal essay

Fashion Merchandising