BSc in Fashion Design and Merchandising - Fashion Design and Production in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge

The Fashion Design and Merchandising program provides an in-depth examination of theoretical concepts and their practical implementation in textile and apparel design, production, and sales. Students integrate fundamentals from science, technology, aesthetics, and business to master textile, clothing, and accessory design, manufacturing, and marketing. Career opportunities span diverse roles including fashion designer, buyer, merchandiser, stylist, product developer, quality control specialist, technical designer, production supervisor, textile artist, materials specialist, showroom director, retail operator, fashion writer, sales professional, museum curator, creative lead, inventory analyst, and costume creator.

The Fashion Design and Production Option delivers essential training in apparel creation, equipping graduates with industry-ready skills. This specialization merges artistic design vision with garment construction expertise, teaching students to develop original concepts and oversee their transformation into finished products.