Fashion Merchandising, B.S.
Learn the business of fashion at Immaculata University.
At Immaculata, you can earn a career-focused degree in fashion merchandising, tailored to fit you. Our multidisciplinary curriculum integrates the creative process with business principles. During each year of your studies, you’ll gain exposure to the fashion industry and participate in it so you’re ready to start your career.
For interested students, Immaculata also offers a Business & Fashion program that blends creativity with analytical skills. By integrating fashion-focused courses with a strong business foundation, the program helps students explore the vital connections between design, merchandising and marketing.
At A Glance
Program: Bachelor of Science
Audience: Undergraduate students
Format: Face-to-face classes
Next Start Date: January 20, 2026
Cost: Full-time tuition
Time to Completion Four years
"Most of the professors in the Fashion Merchandising program either currently work within the fashion field or have worked within it in the past. I found this very helpful, as it allowed me to network with them and gain further insight on what to expect within this career and how to become successful. Taking courses like Retail Math, Buying Principles & Practices, and Industry Challenge helped me become more knowledgeable about some of the main skills that are required within my current job as assistant buyer for floral, holiday decor and outdoor. Some of my daily and/or weekly tasks include monitoring inventory, comp shopping/analyzing competitors assortments, managing purchase orders, building vendor relationships, creating trend boards, analyzing sales reports, etc. My favorite part of this job is being able to assist in selecting merchandise based off of current trends and then analyzing selling in order to see how well those styles are performing in real time. I have always been very analytical as well as creative, and being able to utilize both of these skills within this role has made this job that much more enjoyable!"
Alexis Lessley '21
Assistant Buyer at Burlington Stores
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