Merchandising professionals are in demand. The Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs in Merchandising Management from IADT can provide you with a combination of hands-on training and aesthetic appreciation so you can have an opportunity to excel in a career in the growing field of merchandising.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Merchandising Management is designed to provide students with both technical and business knowledge needed in the retail management field. A combination of computer skills and business-related knowledge can enable graduates of this program to pursue employment in a wide variety of positions.
The Merchandising Management curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of business in general, and how business principles relate to various fashion and merchandising fields. The program combines theoretical elements with practical applications supported by a strong general education foundation.
Concentrations available to students:
· Fashion Merchandising
The Fashion Merchandising concentration is designed for someone who wants to specialize in apparel and accessories, image consulting, fashion or accessories buyer or who may want to own a boutique.
IADT’s Merchandising Management program offers students and working professionals the opportunity to compete in today’s job market.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science Degree Program is designed to provide students with a foundation in merchandising and retailing principles. The core courses combined with the general education classes enable students the opportunity to pursue a career in a variety of retail and merchandising outlets.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The BA program goes beyond the basics of merchandising and retailing principles covered in the specialized Associate degree program to a broader perspective. The additional courses in management, specialized marketing and additional general business courses allow graduates the opportunity to apply skills such as assessing consumer buying trends, developing appropriate visual displays, and understanding and projecting sales and business practices.
Students are also given the opportunity to improve their understanding of and ability to make use of critical analysis and aesthetic principles, and their foundational knowledge can be further enhanced with a full complement of General Education classes.
Contact us today to learn more about Academy - Chicago's Fashion Merchandising Training program.
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