FCC's Specialized Associate Degree provides a fundamental grounding in fashion business and technology, including an introduction to theory and practice of marketing, merchandising, history, business, art and related software . While course requirements vary for a passing grade, in general, students are required to take a midterm and final, complete homework assignments, and demonstrate proficiency in fashion business and technology. If you have ever considered managing your own clothing boutique or buying fashions for a major store chain, FCC can show you how it's done.

Lasting approximately 18 months, a Specialized Associate Degree in Fashion Business and Technology offers 91 quarter credits that spotlight both general education and fashion courses.

The school assists students in job placement through advising, arranging interviews and instruction in career development. Both Business and Design graduates benefit from FCC’s many close contacts with industry professionals. Due to the small size of FCC, placement services are personalized and available to students during scheduled hours.

Students receive detailed instruction and practice in interview techniques, as well as skill assessment and resume preparation from the Career Services Director. Students are individually counseled regarding their background experiences and future potential. Students will also find the current industry trade papers with employment listings at the career center. Some Possible Positions Fashion Design Graduates may consider:

• Assistant Buyer
• Buyer
• Merchandise Manager
• Store Manager
• Showroom Sales
• Designer’s Representative
• Special Events Coordinator
• Assistant Product Developer

Admission Requirements & Selection

• Completion of Application Form for Admission 
• Typed Educational Objectives Essay 
• Possession of high school diploma or GED translated into English 
• A minimum score of 19 on the Wonderlic test (timed at 12 minutes) 
• Payment of non-refundable application fee 
• Completed personal interview with Admissions Director
• Proficiency in English

First Year Curriculum

• COLLEGE SUCCESS SEMINAR
• ENGLISH & COMPOSITION
• QUALITY CONTROL
• EFFECTIVE SPEECH & COMMUNICATION
• PRINCIPLES OF MERCHANDISE MATHEMATICS
• TEXTILE SCIENCE
• FASHION SHOW PRODUCTION
• CRITICAL THINKING
• MANAGEMENT THEORY
• INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN
• CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
• CONTEMPORARY BUYING
• FASHION HISTORY SURVEY
• COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS WITH FUNDAMENTALS
• VISUAL MERCHANDISING

Second Year Curriculum

• MUSIC APPRECIATION
• BUYING DECISIONS & THE COMPUTER
• FASHION FORECASTING
• FASHION SKETCHING & THE COMPUTER
• SALES TECHNIQUES
• PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
• INTERNSHIP
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• VENDOR RELATIONS
• ADVERTISING & PROMOTION ESSENTIALS
• HISTORY OF ART
• COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN WITH PHOTOSHOP
• IMPORT/EXPORT
• STORE PLANNING & DESIGN
• E-TAILING
• CAREER PATH
• CAREER PATH