Fashion Merchandising

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• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Our Program

Why Choose Fashion Merchandising?

• Study these specialized fashion topics:
  • Introduction to fashion
  • Trends and forecasting
  • Fashion collection
  • Merchandising and design
  • Textile fundamentals
• Learn about the multiple levels of fashion marketing and design, including:
  • Design principles
  • Fashion marketing
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale buying
  • Retail operations
• Participate in field experiences and tours
• Be involved in Career Day, our annual event that features fashion marketing and design competitions at the Dallas World Trade Mart

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Identify appropriate characteristics of textiles for construction
• Identify and forecast trends through conceptualization
• Promote sales through campaigns that build interest in clothing lines
• Create original clothing, accessories, or shoes
• Advise customers on clothing choices and help them find the apparel they seek

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal and social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• You will learn fashion marketing and design skills that you can use in multiple settings.
• Fashion professionals at all levels may work long hours when meeting production deadlines or during peak sales periods.
• Travel is often involved—for example, to meet with clients, to attend fashion show, or to meet with suppliers.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Degree

This program is pending approval for deactivation. Effective September 1, 2026, new enrollments will not be accepted.

• Business Administration: Fashion Merchandising, AAS

Certificates

The following programs are pending approval for deactivation. Effective September 1, 2026, new enrollments will not be accepted.

Level 1

• Fashion Merchandising I

Level 2

• Fashion Merchandising II

Occupational Skills Award

• Fashion Sales Associate

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2026–2027 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

For example, you will be ready to work toward:

• Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising
• Bachelor of Science in Textile & Apparel
• Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
• Bachelor of Business Administration Fashion Marketing & Management

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!