COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Professional Studies in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management is a 30-credit program that provides a comprehensive education integrating knowledge of buying and retail math, retail technologies, product sourcing, merchandise planning, retail operations, and merchandising strategies. Students complete an 18-credit core curriculum, including courses in advanced spreadsheet modeling, merchandising metrics, fashion merchandising, retail management, technology in fashion merchandising and management, an internship or leadership development course, and a capstone project. Afterward, students choose a 12-credit specialization based on campus availability, with options such as Buying and Operations Management, Fashion and Lifestyle, Product Development and Sourcing, and Sustainability in Fashion. Each specialization offers practical skills tailored to career goals, including product selection, inventory and store management, vendor management, textile science, sustainability principles, and ethical business practices. Electives cover topics like licensing, global luxury brand marketing, visual merchandising, and supply chain management. This program equips graduates to analyze consumer demands, develop retail strategies, and succeed in diverse roles within the fashion industry by combining hands-on skills with strategic insight in a competitive global market.