COURSE HIGHLIGHT: FALL 2015 NEW YORK CITY TOUR
Fashion merchandising students embarked on a fashion industry study tour to New York City.
During this excursion, the students learned about the fashion industry as well as internship
and job opportunities when they visited a number of sites including Nine West, Maggie Norris
Couture, and Out of Print Clothing. This trip offered students the chance to interact with
professionals in the global fashion capital and gain a perspective on their future careers.
Stevenson University’s bachelor’s degree in
fashion merchandising provides students with a
focus on the marketing aspects of merchandising
for the apparel and retail industries.
The fashion merchandising program represents
a collaboration between Stevenson’s business
administration and fashion design departments,
combining classes from marketing, management,
merchandising, and fashion design to provide
a comprehensive view of fashion and retail
operations.
Graduates of this program can expect to find
employment with major and independent
retailers, design studios, fashion publishers,
merchandising manufacturers, fashion and
retail forecasting firms, and other fashion-related
businesses. Some career options for fashion
merchandising majors include:
• Boutique Owner
• Buyer
• Fashion Consultant
• Fashion Editor
• Fashion Planner
• Market Researcher
• Marketing Representative
• Merchandise Analyst
• Product Developer
• Retail Manager
• Sourcing Assistant
• Stylist
• Visual Merchandiser
Nicole Taylor prepares a display for
Boscov’s “Trend Event” a seasonal
collaboration exhibition with SU.
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