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Fashion Merchandising & Management
DISCOVER THE WORLD OF FASHION BUSINESS
Are you interested in building a career in fashion?
The 91Ô´´â€™s fashion business program prepares students for a global industry where creativity, strategy and sustainability intersect. Students examine the forces shaping fashion, from changing consumer behavior and emerging technologies to responsible sourcing and sustainable business practices.
Through hands-on learning and industry engagement, students develop the leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills needed to address challenges, identify opportunities and contribute to the future of the global fashion marketplace.
How is sustainability integrated into the program?
Sustainability is integrated throughout the curriculum, helping students understand the environmental and social effects of fashion business decisions. Through topics such as responsible sourcing, supply chain management, consumer behavior and product development, students explore how businesses can balance profitability with ethical and sustainable practices.
How does the program connect classroom learning with industry challenges?
The complexities of the fashion industry create opportunities for applied research, critical thinking and hands-on learning. Through collaborations with corporate partners, study abroad and classroom projects, students gain experience addressing real-world business challenges and exploring innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
Students may also participate in a one-year visiting student program with the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, gaining firsthand experience in one of the world’s leading fashion centers. Together, these opportunities connect classroom learning with industry practice and prepare students for careers in the global fashion marketplace.
What makes the 91Ô´´ fashion business program distinctive?
By combining business expertise, industry insight, global perspectives and a strong foundation in sustainability, the program prepares students to become forward-thinking professionals who can contribute to a more responsible, innovative and resilient fashion industry.
AREAS OF ST91Ô´´Y
- Buying and planning
- Sustainability
- Branding and marketing
- Fashion history
- Product development
- Consumer behavior and retailing
- Global supply chain management
- Business and technology
CAREER OPTIONS
- Merchandise buyer
- Assortment or location planner
- Sustainability manager
- Marketing or public relations specialist
- Sourcing manager
- Supply chain manager
- Visual merchandising manager
- Stylist
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- MS Fashion and Apparel Studies
- MS 4+1 ProgramÌý
- Certificate in Socially Responsible and Sustainable Apparel Business
What’s special about this program?
The 91Ô´´â€™s fashion merchandising program combines business with the creativity and fast pace of the fashion industry. Students study communication, analytics, textiles, product development, branding, global business and sustainability while learning how products move from concept to consumer.
Through team projects and real-world industry challenges, students strengthen their collaboration, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in areas such as buying, planning, marketing, sourcing, sustainability and visual merchandising.
Get Involved
Australia Internship Program
Paris Study Abroad
World Scholar Program
Industry Scholarships and Competitions
Internships
Summer Scholar Program
Independent Study for research
Fashion Merchandising Club
Synergy Fashion Group
91Ô´´ress Magazine
The New Magazine
Runway of Dreams Club
Sustainable Fashion Club
Delaware Fashion Week
Sample curriculum
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| CHEM 101 - General Chemistry and CHEM 131 - General Chemistry Laboratory | STAT 200 - Basic Statistical PracticeÌý |
| FASH 218 - Introduction to Fashion Business | FASH 180 - Introduction to Apparel Product Development and Management |
| FASH 165 - Fashion and Apparel Studies Seminar | ENGL 110 - First-Year WritingÌý |
| FASH 133 - Foundations for Fashion InnovationÌý | ECON 100 - Economic Issues and Policies |
| Mathematics Requirement* | SOCI 201 - Introduction to SociologyÌý |
| First Year Seminar | Ìý |
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| FINC 200 - Fundamentals of Finance | FASH 210 - Seminar on Fashion and Sustainability |
| PSYC 100 - General Psychology | FASH 215 - Fundamentals of Textiles I |
| Foreign Language RequirementÌý | MISY 160 - Business Computing Fundamentals |
| Breadth Requirement (Group B)Ìý | Breadth Requirement (Group A - Non-FASH)Ìý |
| Free Elective | Foreign Language Requirement |
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| FASH 220 - Fundamentals of Textiles II | MGMT 309 - Organizational Behavior |
| ACCT 200 - Survey of Accounting | COMM 212 - Public Speaking & Professional Presentation |
| MKTG 301 - Introduction to Marketing | FASH 330 - Merchandise Planning |
| Second Writing Requirement | FASH 355 - Global Fashion Consumer and Retailers |
| Foreign Language RequirementÌý | Breadth Requirement (Group B - Fashion History)ÌýÌý |
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| FASH 420 - Assortment Planning,Sourcing and Buying | OPMT 300 - Introduction to Operations Management |
| FASH 430 - Apparel Brand Management & Marketing | FASH 419 - Social Psychology of Fashion (DLE) |
| FASH 433 - Advanced Apparel Product Development and Management | FASH 455 - Global Apparel and Textile Trade and Sourcing |
| Free Elective | FASH 490 - Strategic Fashion Management (Capstone) |
| Multicultural Elective | Free Elective |
