Study B.S. in Fashion Design and Merchandising at California State University - Northridge in the USA, College of Health and Human Development

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Fashion Design and Merchandising program offers an analytical study of concepts and their application related to the design, production and merchandising of textiles and apparel. Basic knowledge from the physical and social sciences, technology, aesthetics and business is applied to the principles of the design, production, manufacturing and merchandising of textiles, apparel and accessories. Graduates enter a wide spectrum of careers in such positions as a fashion designer, fashion buyer, fashion merchandiser, fashion stylist, product developer, quality assurance coordinator/manager, technical fashion designer, production manager, textile designer, material developer, showroom manager, retail manager/owner, fashion journalist, sales representative/executive, museum curator, creative director, inventory planner and costume designer.

Which department am I in?

College of Health and Human Development

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$22,458.00 per year

Start date

January 2027

Venue

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street,

Northridge,

California,

91330, West, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$22,458.00 per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street,

Northridge,

California,

91330, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

You must submit official school records and transcripts to the Office of International Admissions. These include:

- Certificates
- Examination grades
- Degrees or diplomas

Your records must be sent in the original language of issue. They must also include official verification of high school completion.

Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are also required to have the U.S. institution(s) send official transcript(s) directly to CSUN.

You have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale or an average of "B" grades on an "A - F" letter grading scale. (CSUN will convert your international GPA when you apply for admission.)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.