The New York City based Fashion Institute of Technology is one of the premier destinations for fashion marketing students to learn the ins and outs of the apparel industry. FIT offers Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Fashion Merchandising Management. Students applying from high school must first complete the two-year A.A.S. course, and then apply for the two-year B.S. program.
Fashion Institute of Technology
227 W. 27th St.
New York, NY 10001 - 5992
212-217-7999
fitnyc.edu
Parsons School of Design is one of the most notable fashion schools in America. Students can study for their associate's degree in Fashion Marketing online or in-class. While the program is two years long, students can complete it in two semesters on the Fast Track accelerated program.
Parsons The New School for Design
66 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-229-8900
newschool.edu
California's Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising offers prospective students the opportunity to earn their Associate of Arts degree in Fashion Merchandise Marketing. The course is based on a one-year academic program where students learn skills such as promotion, planning and allocating merchandise. A one-year A.A. Professional Designation program is also offered in the Fashion Merchandise Marketing program for students who want to expand on their education. FIDM has campuses in Los Angeles, Irvine, San Francisco and San Diego.
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles Campus
919 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015-1421
800-624-1200
fidm.edu
This Connecticut-based university offers a two-year Associate in Arts degree and a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising and Retailing. Students also have the opportunity to complete work internships with companies such as Ralph Lauren, Roca Wear and Donna Karan, among others.
The University of Bridgeport
230 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-576-4363
bridgeport.edu
Stephens College in Missouri offers a Bachelor of Science degree program in Fashion Marketing and Management. Students have the opportunity to intern at companies such as Escada, WWD and Marie Claire, and also to study overseas. This degree can also be applied to the "Plus One" program, where students can earn a master's degree in as little as one year's time.
Stephens College
1200 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65215
stephens.edu
Centenary College, located in New Jersey, offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Merchandising and Design. The program focuses on visual arts, planning and product control while giving students a comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry as a whole. Internships are available with local retailers and large corporations based in New York City, such as Macy's, J Crew and Neiman Marcus.
Centenary College - Main Campus
400 Jefferson St.
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-852-1400
centenarycollege.edu