Associate in Applied Science in Fashion Design and Merchandising
Mesa Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Mesa, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
Do you have an appreciation for fashion and the popular and unique trends we see across the internet and in fashion magazines? Do you have an artistic eye when putting together an outfit? If you want to turn your passion into a career and get a fashion degree, our Fashion Design and Merchandising program can help you start off on the right foot. Upon completing this program, you can enter the exciting world of fashion merchandising as a wholesale and retail buyer, sales rep, online merchant, merchandise displayer, window trimmer, and more! With continued education, you’ll be qualified to become a purchasing or supply chain manager.
This Fashion Design and Merchandising program strategically places you at the intersection of fashion, business, and marketing. Our experienced instructors will provide you with the foundation of fashion theory, the societal and technological aspects of the textile and apparel industry, and the creation, promotion, distribution, and retailing of consumer goods in a global environment. Our curriculum stresses the importance of leadership, teamwork, creativity, and effective communication throughout the product life cycle process.
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Fashion Design and Merchandising program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
- Costume Attendants $41,492
- Customer Service Representatives $37,273
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers $52,203
- Fashion Designers $68,185
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $30,236
- Online Merchants $65,576
- Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers $63,538
- Postsecondary Home Economics Teachers $63,538
- Purchasing Managers $123,701
- Retail Salespersons $29,661
- Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $36,248
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $22,215
- Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives $60,138
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers $61,904