BA / BS in Family & Consumer Sciences (Fashion Merchandising) | Ball State University Indiana

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The fashion merchandising program focuses on preparing students for the ever-changing retail industry as well as manufacturing, distribution, and other related fashion areas. Study includes courses in dimensions of clothing, textiles, clothing construction (including the use of CAD), evolution of costume, visual merchandising, fashion product analysis, designers and forecasting, fashion buying and merchandising, apparel manufacturing and wholesaling, international apparel markets and fashion promotion.

  • School: Department Family & Consumer Sciences
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Designation: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Family and Consumer Sciences (Fashion Merchandising)
  • Start Date: Fall, Spring

Students selecting Fashion Merchandising complete the FCS common core and a marketing minor.

Career Opportunities

Ball State's program is respected in the fashion industry. Students in the undergraduate program have interned at major design houses like Michael Kors, Donna Karan, Betsey Johnson, and Kate Spade. The opportunities could include, but would not be limited to:

  • Apparel Designer
  • Retail Custom Clothier
  • Fabric Buyer
  • Other management positions
Admission Requirements & Selection

Applicants must meet the requirements of Undergraduate Admissions The department also requires all applicants to submit to the department a letter of intent, a resume, and two letters of recommendation.

Typically applicants are submitted two to nine months prior to beginning the program.

Students must be admitted both to one of our departmental programs and to the School to enroll as a degree student in Family and Consumer Sciences.

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