University of Akron Main Campus
The University of Akron offers programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. There are three different tracks available for students pursuing a BA in Fashion Merchandising: fiber arts, apparel, or home furnishings. Each of these tracks enables the student to begin his or her career with confidence that they have the knowledge base necessary for success. The program focuses on practical aspects, as well as the integrative role that this field of study plays in the healthy and successful lives of every person.
Students can study the academic aspects of this field, specifically from a cultural and/or historical perspective, with the help of the Master of Arts Degree Program, with an option in Clothing, Textiles, and Interiors.
Fashion Merchandising - Undergraduate Program Curriculum:
The students are completely prepared for pursuing careers in fashion and furnishing industries with the help of The University of Akron's Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising degree program.
As a student, you are afforded the opportunity to choose to focus your studies in apparel, home furnishings or fiber arts. You will be capable of learning about:
- Textiles
- Fashion merchandising
- Textile product analysis
- Marketing
- Historic costume
- Social cultural aspects of dress
- Apparel construction
- Computer applications in merchandising
- Global issues
- Fashion theories
- Aesthetics
- Selling
- Promoting
- Retailing
Our graduates qualify to enter a two-year associate degree program and continue on to obtain their B.A. or B.F.A.
Students in the program benefit from personal attention and interaction with highly motivated and qualified faculty members all of which have experience within the field. There is also an outstanding faculty advising system provided to anyone interested. Employers for previous graduates of the Fashion Merchandising Program include department, specialty, and discount stores.
