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Fashion Merchandising & Design

Fashion Merchandising & Design

Program Detail

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Contact the Program Director

Evonne M. Bowling

Residential Faculty - Apparel Merchandising & Design

480-461-7140

480-461-7144 (alternate)

480-461-7309 (fax)

Office: TC 50 - Room: TC115

This program is part of the Business & Information Systems Department.

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

Career Profile

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

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 Course List
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Fashion Merchandising and Design Course List
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Alteration Specialist Course List
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Costume Design and Production Course List
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Image Consultant Course List
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Retail Sales Manager Course List
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Textile and Apparel: Pattern I Course List
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Textile and Apparel: Pattern II Course List
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Textile and Apparel: Knitwear Specialist Course List
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Textile and Apparel: Fashion Stylist Course List
Certificate of Completion (CCL) Textile and Apparel: Designer Course List

Meet with an Advisor

Become a Student

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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.

Advising for the Fashion Merchandising & Design program is available through the Business & Information Systems department. You can also contact Academic Advisement for general advising. Both will help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you’re looking for.