Fashion Merchandising & Design
New York. Paris. Milan. Mesa.
Your career in the world of fashion begins at MCC. As a student in the Fashion Merchandising & Design program you’ll learn about textiles, clothing construction, display and visual merchandising, the fashion industry, and much more. The Apparel Merchandising track allows you to select courses that reflect a special area of interest such as business management, advertising, or buying. The Fashion Design track offers you opportunities to select courses that are in your field of study -- design, illustration, and clothing construction. An integral part of the program is an internship that provides on-the-job experience under the supervision of a professional in the retail field.
Fashion design, merchandising, and retailing are in need of well-trained executives. Educated professionals at the community college level and beyond will be the ones to fill this need. At MCC, we are committed to student education, internships, and the transfer process to four-year universities so that students can achieve their goals.
The Fashion Merchandising & Design program includes two areas of study:
- Fashion Merchandising & Design
- Costume Design & Production
Quick Stats
- Example Titles
- Personal Shopper
- Sales Manager
- Retail Buyer
- Fashion Journalist
- Fashion Designer
- Tailor
- Types of Employers
- Retail Stores
- Fashion Manufacturers
- Fashion/Society Magazines
- Catalog and E-tailers
Career Profile
The demand for fashion merchandising professionals remains steady.
Fashion professionals often:
- Help customers find and buy items
- Analyze financial transactions
- Train on the job
- Work for department stores, clothing stores, and other retailers
Available Associate Degrees and Certificates
| Degree / Certificate | Title | Required Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Fashion Merchandising and Design | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Costume Design and Production | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Image Consultant | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Retail Sales Manager | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Alteration Specialist | Required Courses |
Meet with an Advisor
Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out a program and career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success, so don’t skip it, okay?
Advising for the Fashion Merchandising & Design program is available through the Business & Information Systems department. You can also contact Advisement & Registration Services for general advising. Both will help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.
Get Started
Other resources
- Programs of Study in Fashion Merchandising and Design
- Business & Information Systems Department
- Advisement & Registration Services
