Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising

California State University, Fresno

Fashion Merchandising Degree. The Fashion Merchandising program focuses on preparing students for a wide variety of careers related to marketing, management, buying, and selling of fashion goods. It combines product and industry knowledge with business, communication, and computer skills. Job opportunities include buyers, merchandisers, store managers, product developers, and fashion consultants, as well as other positions in today's competitive and global environment. The curriculum is built upon the Mega Goals for Four-Year programs developed by the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) and recommendations from fashion industry experts.

The faculty of the Department of Marketing and Logistics is composed of individuals who have studied and pursued business careers and teaching extensively throughout the world. Case studies, experiential exercises, business and community service projects, guest speakers, seminar discussions, and internships are just a few of the ways in which instructors provide students with practical applications in business. The combination of faculty expertise, teaching skills, research activities, and applied experience assures the student of receiving a quality education in marketing.

A Roadmap identifies the specific set of courses students must complete in their major in sequential order. Information on corequisites or prerequisites is listed along with other pertinent information to assist students in completing courses towards the major.