The Fashion Buying Option leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. The program prepares students for a career path in fashion and related industries as a fashion assistant, fashion buyer, consultant, boutique owner-manager, fashion writer or advertising and display assistant. Part of the preparation includes an industry work-study experience or a substitute educational experience. In addition to a thorough grounding in marketing and retailing techniques and concepts, students take supplemental courses in other business areas, communications and the social and natural sciences.

A Fashion Buying Certificate Program is also offered for students interested in a one-year certificate program.  For details, refer to the program description and requirements for Fashion Buying Certificate on the next page of this Catalog.

Program Entry Requirements:
This program is open to interested students, assuming space is available. However, new students are normally required to take the College's placement tests at their time of entry. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their program.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
To qualify for the A.A.S. degree in Retail Management with a specialization in Fashion Buying, the student must successfully complete 65 credit hours minimum as prescribed and attain a grade-point-average of 2.0 (C average).

Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.

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