The 100% online bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising features career-focused courses to prepare students for a fast-paced and changing fashion industry. Courses in the program are offered in the 7½ week course schedule (7A/7B) in the fall and spring semesters. Courses are also offered in the summer. This approach allows the program to reach a broader variety of students, accommodating those who have jobs, are constrained by geographical location, or are unable to attend school full-time. The 7A/7B format also provides students the opportunity to take multiple courses that may serve as prerequisites within a single semester, allowing students to complete the program-specific courses at a faster pace.
Graduates from Sam Houston State University's Fashion Merchandising Program enter an exciting and dynamic global fashion industry that is constantly changing. Career opportunities are diverse and include retail management, apparel buying, fashion marketing, merchandising for an apparel or accessories line, and special events and promotions.
The Fashion Merchandising Program prepares students academically and in practice for entry-level positions in the fashion industry for both retail and wholesale settings. The senior-level internship requirement is an excellent opportunity to experience first-hand this exciting industry and provides a transition into the job market following graduation.