Fashion Merchandising
Wirtz 118, DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-1543
Fax: (815) 753-1321
Email: hhsadvisinghelp@niu.edu
A bachelor’s degree or master’s specialization in Fashion Merchandising (formerly Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising) from NIU’s School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences prepares students for a fast-paced career in fashion merchandising, retail buying, apparel marketing, and fashion management.
Our experienced faculty and staff provide a comprehensive foundation in fashion merchandising and retail, including product knowledge, theory, and business skills. NIU boasts two on-campus laboratories that are designed to help students develop a wide range of fashion, retail, and marketing skills:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising does more than just provide students with product knowledge of textiles and apparel. It provides an understanding of the socioeconomic influences and managerial and business skills to successfully marketing textiles and apparel products.
The major also provides a basis for graduate study.
Students pursuing degrees through the School of Art, College of Business, or other related course of study may choose to minor in Fashion Merchandising to complement their major coursework.
Graduate students earning a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences may pursue a specialization in Apparel Studies (M.S.). Oriented toward the human sciences, coursework is designed to enhance students’ abilities in applying critical thinking and oral and written communication skills in the professional apparel industry. Individual thesis topics are selected with adviser approval.
The program also prepares students to continue their studies in doctoral programs.
To learn more about our programs and courses, send an e-mail message to The School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences.© 2018 Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University.
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