Fashion Merchandising

Study fashion and interior merchandising at the center of the action in nashville, where the fashion industry is burgeoning. local businesses are an extension of our classrooms. we have faculty experts and industry connections who will help you develop your skills and experience. engage yourself in a close-knit, spiritually-minded fashion community. you'll have access to our historic archive including halston, a world-renowned designer. and our collection includes historic garments from every decade since 1890 — including designer clothes. search through our scrapbooks and hundreds of clothing patterns (think elizabeth taylor, jackie kennedy onassis, liza minnelli and more) for inspiration. take part in fashion shows. study abroad opportunities include a two-week fashion course in florence, italy, along with a one-week new york study tour. whether you see yourself as an entrepreneur or in a corporate career, we will set you up for success.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. with a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Career paths fashion designers fashion designers create original clothing, accessories, and footwear. they sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and give instructions on how to make the products they design. purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations to use or resell. purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents.

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lipscomb University has partnerships with the following companies: