Fashion Merchandising
Immaculata University provides students with an education in the latest fashion technology through an industry-driven curriculum. IU’s customizable degree has eight minors, which offer students creative, analytical and real-world experience in fashion.
For more information about the Fashion Merchandising program, please contact:
Christine Baeza
IU Fashion Program Director
cbaeza@immaculata.edu
610-647-4400, extension 3160
Career Opportunities
A degree in fashion merchandising combined with your minor, specific interests, talent, and experience prepares a student for any number of careers, such as:
- Management trainee
- Assistant buyer
- Buyer
- Fashion coordinator
- Fashion Marketing coordinator
- Visual merchandiser
- Merchandise manager
Successful Graduates
Megan Ashley '11 - Visual Merchandiser - Macy's
Kimberly Leonetti '11 - Sales Manager - Talbot's
Desirea DiFrancesco '10 - Assistant Apparel Manager - Anthropologie
Alana Allen '10 - Operations Manager - Old Navy
Gina Brunetto '10 - Vanguard
Caitlin Zerrenner '10 - Management Trainee - Pitti Bimi, Inc.
Cabrey Williamson '10 - Customer Service Rep - Jones Apparel Group
Pamela Ferretti '09 - Merchandise Assistant - David's Bridal
Claire Lichty '09 - Bridal Consultant - David's Bridal
Makeiah Milbourne '09 - Visual Merchandiser - Forever 21
Diana Monaco '08 - Assistant Buyer - Macy's.com
Jenna Woodruff '07 - Assistant Buyer - Burlington Coat Factory
Michelle Carr '06 - Assistant Buyer - Charming Shoppes
Stephanie Metkus Nyce '06 - Auto Delivery Planner - QVC
Danielle Roth '05 - Assistant Buyer - Boscov's
Tina Corrado '03 - Owner - Posh Collections
Elizabeth Scanduzio '03 - Assistant Manager - Ann Taylor Loft
Student Organizations
Kappa Omicron Nu, Kappa Chi Chapter
The mission of the Kappa Chi Chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society is to empower leaders in family and consumer sciences, fashion merchandising, and nutrition. This will be achieved through community service events; Safe Harbor dinner; participation in the national conclave, a Matter of Ethics; and poster presentations. Membership is by invitation only. Students are evaluated and invited based on scholarship, community service, and campus involvement. Undergraduate students must achieve a 3.2 GPA in the major and a 3.0 GPA overall.
- President: Kathleen Garrity
- Vice President: Alyssa Zimmerman
- Co-Secretaries: Jen Wilkins and Samantha Morris
- Treasurer: Stacey Aneson
- Editor: Megan Ashley
Fashion Group
The Fashion Group is open to all students with the purpose of developing and promoting fashion industry professionals. We will achieve our mission by attending fashion shows, fashion events, hosting guest speakers and performing community service. A very unique learning experience beyond the classroom.
- President: Chantal Medina
- Vice President: Patricia Maristch
Professional Affiliations
About Immaculata University
Immaculata University is a Catholic, comprehensive, coeducational institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Its programs, rooted in academic rigor, ethical integrity and Christian core values, encourage a commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence.
With belief in the dignity and potential of all men and women, Immaculata integrates students into a community of service and empowers them to assume meaningful roles in a diverse and changing world. Contributing to the development of the whole person of any faith, Immaculata affirms liberal education as an integrative process in the formation of a truly educated person who is value-oriented and committed to truth, service, justice, and peace.
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