BA in Fashion Merchandising and Design in Mount Pleasant United States | Central Michigan University

Students in Fashion Merchandising and Design (FMD) explore both creative and practical aspects of clothing and fabric design, along with marketing and retail strategies, preparing for diverse roles in the fashion world. The curriculum blends design and merchandising through rigorous coursework that mirrors current industry practices, equipping graduates for careers in apparel creation, manufacturing, and sales. Develop your fashion intuition while sharpening business skills with a Fashion Merchandising specialization. Pair your innate style with technical expertise through our Fashion Design concentration. As a forward-thinker with keen fashion instincts, you could thrive in this dynamic field. CMU boasts Michigan's premier fashion merchandising and design program, where students master aesthetic and functional design principles alongside apparel marketing using state-of-the-art technology. The comprehensive program combines design and merchandising to align with industry needs, preparing students for positions across the apparel supply chain. Alumni pursue successful careers in clothing design, retail buying, visual display, product innovation, and various other fashion-related fields.