Prepare for a Career and Three National Certifications
Focus on customer service, marketing and merchandising knowledge for positions in fashion retail and fashion marketing, fashion apparel, home and garden, and gifts. You will also gain the communication, leadership and decision-making skills necessary for success. First-hand learning experiences include a retail lab, shopping zone field experiences and in-class professional projects. In addition to the competitive advantage of work experience, you will also be prepared to take the Customer Service and Sales, Advanced Customer Service and Sales, and Retail Industry Fundamentals certifications.
Careers
Find your path.
Customer Service Representatives – est. salary $37,059
Fashion Designer – est. salary $59,132
First-line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers – est. salary $38,921
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists – est. salary $62,458
Marketing Manager– est. salary $147,752*
Retail Salespersons – est. salary $23,607
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products – est. salary $78,427
**EMSI Data, 2019; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Courses and Completion Sequence
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 - English Composition | 3 credits | English 101 | |
| BUSL 101 - Navigating Leadership and Business Professions | 3 credits | ||
| EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation | 3 credits | Natural Sciences | |
| FMM 101 - Survey of the Fashion Industry | 3 credits | ||
| FMM 105 - Textiles | 3 credits | ||
| FMM 110 - Introduction to Work Experience | FMM 101, which may be taken concurrently | 1 credit |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 103 - Applied Computer Technology | 3 credits | Tech Comp | |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra | 3 credits | Mathematics | |
| FMM 115 - Understanding the Customer | FMM 101 | 3 credits | |
| FMM 120 - Professional Personal Selling | FMM 101 | 3 credits | |
| FMM 125 - Experiential Retail | FMM 101 | 3 credits | |
| FMM 130 - Work Experience I | FMM 110 | 2 credits |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | ENGL 101, with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | ENGL 102, Info Lit |
| ART 150 - Introduction to Computer Art/Graphics | 3 credits | ||
| FMM 135 - Fashion Product Promotion | FMM 105, FMM 115 | 3 credits | American/Global Diversity |
| FMM 140 - Buying & Private Label Development | FMM 105, FMM 115, FMM 125, FNMT 118, CIS 103 | 3 credits | |
| FMM 145 - Work Experience II | FMM 130 | 2 credits |
Semester 4
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication |
ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently | 3 Credits | Humanities |
| ECON 181 - Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) | 3 Credits | ||
| PHOT 105 - Introduction to Digital Photography | 4 Credits | ||
| FMM 150 - Material Directions | FMM 105 | 3 Credits | |
| FMM 155 - Digital Commerce | FMM 135, FMM 140, ECON 181, which may be taken concurrently, PHOT 105, which may be taken concurrently | 3 Credits | |
| FMM 160 - Work Experience III | FMM 145 | 2 Credits |
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College’s general education requirements is also available.
Featured Career
Marketing Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers.
$147,752
1,099
in the region
+4.7%
in the region
Typical Tasks
- Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
- Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, working with advertising or promotion managers.
- Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
- Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
- Compile lists describing product or service offerings.
How well does it pay?
New workers generally start around $85,568. Normal pay for Marketing Managers is $147,752 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $295,025.
Program Information
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
Degree Type:
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)Credits Needed to Graduate:
65