Do you love fashion and hope to pursue a career in this creative and dynamic field? The 欧美视频鈥檚 Fashion Merchandising minor makes a perfect companion to many bachelor鈥檚 degree programs, including Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Theatre, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Communications and Studio Art.
Our program offers undergraduate students something unique in the study of fashion 鈥 a sustainability focus woven into the very fabric of the curriculum. Immerse yourself in the most up-to-date trends and technology available in fashion merchandising, employing systems used by the biggest names in fashion.
You鈥檒l also learn from experienced program faculty active in publishing, research and the fashion industry. You鈥檒l learn from instructors who can help identify your individual strengths and advise on how to turn your passion into fashion apparel jobs after graduation.
UCM鈥檚 Fashion Merchandising minor is your runway to success
We pride ourselves on combining real-world applications of fashion merchandising with opportunities for undergraduate students to express their creativity. When you graduate UCM with a Fashion Merchandising minor, you鈥檒l be equipped with not just design skills but also the business skills needed to work your way up in the fashion industry.
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AAFCS-accredited undergraduate program
Focus on latest technology and trends
Sustainability-minded courses
Well-established Fashion program
Receive your own sewing station plus personalized attention in classes with only 15 to 25 students. Fashion minors at the 欧美视频 start with core classes that establish a foundation of knowledge in fashion. You鈥檒l also choose several elective courses in textiles that align with your specific interests and goals or pair well with your chosen major. Popular options include:
Our AAFCS-accredited Fashion Merchandising program provides you the best possible training in textiles, trend forecasting, merchandising, fashion buying and more.
Situated just 45 minutes from Kansas City, the 欧美视频 offers the perfect location for anyone interested in fashion. Our proximity to this emerging fashion center provides access to a variety of hands-on, real-world learning and career opportunities such as:
In addition to these exciting experiences, your Fashion Merchandising minor is focused on career preparation. You get access to tools such as WGSN, a digital platform used by fashion merchandising companies, including Adidas and Coach, to gain insights on consumer, design and fashion trends. You鈥檒l also create a digital portfolio and website showcasing your designs.
A Fashion Merchandising minor is a natural fit for product development, buying, visual merchandising, marketing, social media, fashion show production and store management.
Past graduates of the 欧美视频鈥檚 Fashion program have gone on to start their own businesses, including Ivory and Lace, MKT Clothing Co., The Babe Standard and Pink Boss Network. Other alumni have led successful careers in fashion with companies such as Walmart corporate, Nordstrom, Victoria鈥檚 Secret, Target, H&M and Kendra Scott.
Planning your future is always in fashion
Do you want to know more about where your Fashion Merchandising minor can take you? Learn about apparel merchandising job opportunities and get insider information on everything from typical salaries to advancement potential using our interactive tool below.
Did you know that 94% of UCM undergrads receive some form of financial aid for this top-tier education to minimize student debt? Scholarships are available specifically for undergraduate students in UCM鈥檚 Fashion program, including:
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Go beyond a minor to expand your experience in the fashion merchandising field with a bachelor鈥檚 degree from UCM.
Other undergraduate programs at UCM that allow you to develop your creativity and business chops include:
The fashion program is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, which holds us accountable for high standards and updated curriculum.
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