Fashion Merchandising, Associate in Science Degree

Orange Coast College

The Fashion Merchandising Associate in Science will incorporate general education courses and major coursework to provide students with core skills in fashion merchandising concepts, fashion history, color theory, industry-specific computer programs, and sustainability. Students will also gain knowledge in directed skills related to public relations, creative production, writing for social media, photography, and event planning. Upon completion, students will be prepared for transfer and/or entry-level employment in the fields of retail management, retail buying, e-commerce merchandising, fashion marketing, and retail planning in the fashion industry and related businesses. Program Outcomes: Program Outcomes Students will have the general education breadth to transfer to applicable four-year programs. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of retail buying and planning. Students will be able to plan, execute and evaluate e-commerce platforms, with special attention to the skills involved in e-commerce merchandising. Students will be able to analyze retail markets relevant to industry careers, and develop and execute retail plans.