Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising Concentration (FMEJ)

The Fashion Merchandising and Design major has two concentrations: The Merchandising (FMEJ) and Design and Development (FDDJ). The Merchandising concentration is designed to prepare students for careers in retailing and related fields. The four-year program includes studies in merchandising, marketing, and management. A minor is optional, though many students select a general business, marketing or management minor. Other related fields can also be selected as minor studies, (e.g., communication, journalism, or world language.) Students who graduate with a merchandising concentration pursue careers in retail management, buying or marketing. Career opportunities also exist in the apparel and textile wholesaling fields.

The following requirements are for the Merchandising concentration.

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising (FMEJ)

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree with the Merchandising concentration must complete the following program of 122 hours.

1. WMU Essential Studies Requirements (37 hours)

2. Required Core Courses (30 hours)

Students in the merchandising concentration will satisfy the Baccalaureate Writing requirement by successfully completing FCS 3300 Entrepreneurship in FCS.

FCS 1260 - The Fashion Industry Credits: 3 hours
FCS 1550 - Design Principles Credits: 3 hours
FCS 2020 - Field Experience Credits: 1 to 3 hours
(3 hours total are required)
FCS 2260 - Fashion/Retail Buying Credits: 3 hours
FCS 3050 - Professional Job Search Strategies Credits: 3 hours
FCS 3260 - History of Fashion Credits: 3 hours
FCS 3300 - Entrepreneurship in Family and Consumer Sciences Credits: 3 hours
FCS 4220 - Product Development Credits: 3 hours
FCS 5240 - Socio-Psychological Aspects of Dress Credits: 3 hours

Required Core Cognate Courses

FCS 2200 - Textiles Credits: 3 hours

Note:

Off campus study option:

Up to 18 credit hours may be applied toward the Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising concentration by successful completion of 1-6 courses at one of our approved partner institutions. Students may enroll in pre-approved courses at Regents University Fashion School (London) or Florence University of the Arts (Florence), usually in the junior or senior year. Off campus study courses must be planned and approved in advance. Tuition and room and board rates of partner institution apply for off campus options. See your academic advisor or program faculty for more information.

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising Concentration (FMEJ)

Fashion Merchandising and Design: Merchandising (FMEJ)

1. WMU Essential Studies Requirements (37 hours)

2. Required Core Courses (30 hours)

Required Core Cognate Courses

3. Required Merchandising Courses (24 hours)

4. Required Related Courses (18 hours)

Required Related Cognate Courses

5. Related Electives (Choose 6 hours)

Note:

6. Electives - As needed to meet 122 hours required for graduation