Program Overview
Fashion has always been woven into the fabric of our society (pun intended), and it can bind generations or define cultures. Fashion can be practical and protective — or expressive and liberating — but few people consider how many career avenues the fashion industry can offer.
Fashion Merchandising & Retailing is a fast-paced, global industry in which business meets creativity. You’ll learn about the economics involved in buying and selling fashion merchandise, how to forecast future trends in the industry, and the strategies needed to display and sell merchandise effectively.
Choose to specialize in an area of interest:
- Merchandise Buying
- Fashion Marketing & Visual Merchandising
“Johnson & Wales prepares me to make an impact on the world by connecting us to successful alumni in the industry,” explains Chase Menendez '22. Hear Chase’s story:
Internships
Throughout your education at JWU, you’ll experience fashion merchandising and retailing firsthand through internship opportunities, professional site visits with industry leaders, and the chance to participate in a variety of industry events.
Study Abroad
This program also offers rich study abroad opportunities that are specifically geared for Fashion Merchandising & Retailing students. Spend a semester studying at the London College of Fashion, or head to Italy to explore Florence and Milan, and tour the Gucci, Ferragamo and Capucci fashion houses.
Take the world of Fashion Merchandising & Retailing by storm.
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Why Study Fashion Merchandising & Retailing at JWU?
Great question! The attention and experience you receive at Johnson & Wales more than prepares you for your future. Unlike larger universities where you can get lost in lecture halls, at JWU your professors will know your name, mentor you along your Merchandise Buying or Fashion Marketing & Visual Merchandising path, and work alongside you on projects in our innovative Retail & Fashion Lab. To get the full picture of all this program offers, download the Fashion Merchandising & Retailing infographic for details on all the advantages of earning your bachelor of science degree in Fashion Merchandising & Retailing at JWU.
Download Fashion Merchandising & Retailing Infographic (PDF)
Sample Fashion Courses
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
For a full course listing, visit the JWU Catalog:
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