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Program Focus
The Fashion Management program
is designed to prepare students for a
successful career in fashion retail store
management. The program consists
of 72 credits, which include classroom
instruction focusing on fashion merchandising, visual presentation,
customer service, retail store management, market planning and
strategies. Classroom instruction is followed by an internship
where students are assisted with placement into various retail
stores for on the job experience in the field of fashion retail sales
and management. An important part of the Fashion Management
program is involvement through work experience, professional
conferences, activities, and field trips.
For other fashion education alternatives, see the Business
Management AAS degree with fashion classes as electives or the
option of pursuing a Fashion Management concentration within the
Business Management degree. |
Qualifications
Applicants for the Fashion Management program should have a
strong interest in people, fashion merchandising and enjoy challenges.
Previous work experience in a retail store is helpful prior to enrolling
in the program. Previous courses in sales, marketing, speech and
computer are also recommended but not required. Persons interested
in the Fashion Management program should understand that the
two essential elements for a successful
fashion/retail career are a willingness to
develop leadership/management skills
and flexibility in locating where career
opportunities exist. |
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