Online AAS in Fashion Merchandising and Management

Program Overview

LIM College's online Associate in Applied Science in Fashion Merchandising and Management program provides a comprehensive foundation for a career in the fashion industry. Through flexible online learning, students gain skills in product development, trend forecasting, and merchandising. Key courses cover fabric analysis, merchandising practices, sustainability, and visual communication, preparing graduates for roles in retail management, styling, digital merchandising, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

LIM College’s fully online Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Fashion Merchandising and Management degree program provides a foundation for a career in the fashion business. It takes two years to complete, and its flexible, fully online format allows students to earn their degree from wherever they are located. The program teaches students how to develop products from start to finish - everything from coming up with the initial idea, to bringing it to life, and then getting it to consumers through brick-and-mortar stores and digital platforms.

Outline:

This program teaches fashion merchandising and management majors how to predict trends, develop professional fashion presentations, create merchandise plans, and more.

Key courses include:

• Fabric for Fashion
• Merchandising Concepts and Practices
• Sustainability and the Future of Fashion

Careers:

Students who graduate with an associate degree in Fashion Merchandising and Management can pursue a variety of roles within the multi-trillion-dollar fashion and lifestyle industries. Foundational business skills, industry knowledge, and hands-on workplace experiences prepare students for roles in areas such as:

• Retail Management and Operations
• Styling
• Digital Merchandising
• Event Production and Activations
• Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility