Overview

The Fashion Merchandising major at Northern Illinois University provides students with product knowledge of textiles and apparel as well as an understanding of socioeconomic influences and managerial and business skills relevant to marketing textiles and apparel products. Students are encouraged to consider a minor in business administration or marketing.

Careers

Below is just a sample of the many job possibilities for the individual with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising.

Product development designer
Fashion stylist
General or divisional merchandise manager
Buyer or assistant buyer
Planner
Allocator
Visual merchandise

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fiber and Fabric Analysis
Introduction to the Fashion Industry
Design Trends in Western Costume
Merchandising Promotion
Professional Development for Fashion Merchandising
Apparel Products Analysis
Merchandising Mathematics
Omni-Channel Fashion Retailing
Economics of Apparel and Textile Industries
Consumer Behavior Related to Apparel

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 185 other Bachelors in Fashion Design in United States

Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted
Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores

A completed NIU application

Official transcripts from all high schools attended

ACT/SAT score

Tuition Fee

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International

19580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9790 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

9790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4895 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4895 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Fashion Merchandising.

Available Scholarships

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