Fashion Design and Merchandising BS

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Illinois State University

Program Overview

The Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) major in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is a competitive admission program. The major prepares students for employment in the forecasting, product development, promotion, distribution, wholesale, and retail sectors of the global textile and apparel industries. Students study the flow of apparel through trend analysis, design and product development, production, marketing, and retail.

Program Key Stats

$24,132 (Annual cost)
$ 50
Aug Intake : 1st Nov


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Eligibility Criteria

2.8
30
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1160
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Apparel Designer
  • Clothing Industry Specialist
  • Fabric Designer
  • Fashion Merchandiser
  • Merchandising Coordinator
  • Project Manager
  • Visual Merchandising Designer
  • Fashion Designers
  • Customer Service Representatives

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