Program Overview

Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS)

Fashion Merchandising and Management

The Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Fashion Merchandising and Management is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the fashion industry.

Program Details

Not all programs are offered for completion at each campus or through Berkeley College Online. All students may be required to take some courses at another campus or online. Internship courses are only offered online.

Sample Course Sequence

First Semester

• ID: FAS1101
  • Course Name: Introduction to the Fashion Business
  • Credits: 3
• ID: FAS1111
  • Course Name: Photoshop and Digital Graphics
  • Credits: 3
• ID: CIS1115
  • Course Name: Computer Applications
  • Credits: 3
• ID: SOC1123
  • Course Name: First Year Experience
  • Credits: 3
• ID: ENG1105
  • Course Name: Writing and Research
  • Credits: 3

Second Semester

• ID: FAS2230
  • Course Name: Fashion Textiles for Apparel and Home
  • Credits: 3
• ID: ACC1111
  • Course Name: Financial Accounting I
  • Credits: 3
• ID: ENG2205
  • Course Name: Writing through Literature
  • Credits: 3
• ID: ENG2215
  • Course Name: Public Speaking
  • Credits: 3
• ID: MGT2220
  • Course Name: Principles of Management
  • Credits: 3

Third Semester

• ID: FAS2245
  • Course Name: Merchandise Planning and Buying
  • Credits: 3
• ID: IBS2201
  • Course Name: International Business
  • Credits: 3
• ID: MKT2220
  • Course Name: Principles of Marketing
  • Credits: 3
• ID: HUM2225
  • Course Name: Introduction to Ethics
  • Credits: 3
• ID: MAT2215
  • Course Name: Statistics I
  • Credits: 3

Fourth Semester

• ID: FAS2222
  • Course Name: Product Development
  • Credits: 3
• ID: CIS2201
  • Course Name: Advanced Spreadsheets
  • Credits: 3
• ID: SOC2231
  • Course Name: Human Relations
  • Credits: 3
• Course Name: Fashion Elective
  • Credits: 3
• Course Name: Mathematics/Science Elective
  • Credits: 3

Graduation Requirements

60 semester credits are required for graduation. Business Electives must be selected from the Larry L. Luing School of Business courses.

Program Policies

The institution reserves the right to add, discontinue, or modify its programs and policies at any time. Modifications subsequent to the original publication of this document may not be reflected here.