This program is designed for men and women who plan employment or promotion within a business which involves the marketing of fashion-oriented merchandise. For increased specialization, students can complete two marketing-management internship courses during the second year of study to gain on-the-job experience in marketing fashion merchandise. This program has been articulated with some area high schools. Recent high school graduates may have earned credit in this program though high school coursework.
What will I learn in class?
Courses for the program include Fashion merchandising, direct marketing, sales and management, as well as courses in accounting, computers, business law, and economics. In addition, you’ll focus on fashion history and design, evaluating fabrics, manufacturing and distribution sources, inventory control, visual fashion display, and the fundamentals of buying fashion goods for resale to the public.
- You’ll learn how to determine the demand for fashion products and services offered by a firm and its competitors and identify potential consumers.
- You’ll learn to develop pricing strategies with an eye toward maximizing a firm’s share of the market and ultimately, its profits.
- You’ll learn to identify and monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services and assist in product development efforts.
The Retailing option provides an opportunity for increased specialization.
Marketing – Management: Fashion Merchandising AAS Degree (MKT.AAS.MGMTFASHION)
This program is designed for men and women who plan employment or promotion within a business which involves the marketing of fashion-oriented merchandise. For increased specialization, students can complete two marketing-management internship courses during the second year of study to gain on-the-job experience in marketing fashion merchandise.
This program has been articulated with some area high schools. Recent high school graduates may have earned credit in this program through high school coursework. Refer to the Dual Credit web page for more information.
| Overview for College Success | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview for College Success (OCS 121) is a class that will help you plan and assist you in becoming a better student and support you in your work/life balance. OCS 121 credit is not calculated in the course minimum credit totals listed in this section. | ||
| OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
| General Education | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| BUS 108 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 105 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| PHL 102
PSY 101 |
Ethics OR Introduction to Psychology |
3 3 |
| Core Courses | Credits | |
| ACC 120 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 220 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACC 120 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 108 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 220 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BLW 201
BLW 203 |
Introduction to Business Law OR Legal Environment of Business |
3
3 |
| MIS 101 | Computer Literacy & Applications | 3 |
| OAT 172 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Concentration Fashion Merchandising | Credits | |
| ACC 121 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 203 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ART 111 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| BUS 204
BUS 206 |
Principles of Retailing OR Direct Marketing Methods |
3
3 |
| BUS 111 | Fashion Merchandising I | 3 |
| BUS 112 | Fashion Merchandising II | 3 |
| BUS 210 | Principles of Sales | 3 |
| BUS 211 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| BUS 253 | Marketing-Management Internship I | 3 |
| Minimum for Degree: | 61 | |
Fashion Merchandising Certificate (MKT.CERT.FASH)
This fashion merchandising certificate prepares men and women for employment in marketing fashion merchandise in the shortest possible time period.
This program has been articulated with some area high schools. Recent high school graduates may have earned credit in this program through high school coursework. Refer to the Dual Credit web page for more information.
| Overview for College Success | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview for College Success (OCS 121) is a class that will help you plan and assist you in becoming a better student and support you in your work/life balance. OCS 121 credit is not calculated in the course minimum credit totals listed in this section. | ||
| OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
| Cluster 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 108 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ACC 120 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ART 111 | Design Elements and Principles | 3 |
| BUS 111 | Fashion Merchandising I | 3 |
| BUS 203 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 211 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| Cluster 2 | Credits | |
| ACC 121 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 112 | Fashion Merchandising II | 3 |
| BUS 210 | Principles of Sales | 3 |
| BUS 220 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MIS 101 | Computer Literacy and Applications | 3 |
| Minimum for Certificate: | 34 | |
Basic Certificate
South Suburban College offers a variety of basic certificates designed to provide specialized training in specific areas. The following basic certificate is now available. For further information, contact your academic advisor or counselor.
| Overview for College Success | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview for College Success (OCS 121) is a class that will help you plan and assist you in becoming a better student and support you in your work/life balance. OCS 121 credit is not calculated in the course minimum credit totals listed in this section. | ||
| OCS 121 | Overview for College Success | 1 |
| Fashion Merchandising (MKT.BASIC.FASHION) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 108 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 105 | Business Math | 3 |
| BUS 111 | Fashion Merchandising I | 3 |
| BUS 112 | Fashion Merchandising II | 3 |
| ART 111 | Design Elements and Principles | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |