Units required for Minor: 21, all of which must be taken in Fashion Merchandising and Management.
Program Description
The Minor in Fashion Merchandising and Management provides the contextual knowledge necessary to understand the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the fashion industry, as well as the role of dress within society and culture. Students engage with coursework that supports their understanding of fashion and enables them to explore topics of interest. Classes instructing on fibers, textiles, apparel construction, production, buying, management, global trade, law, and history are available to minor students. The minor is particularly well-suited for students pursuing careers in art, economics, business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and journalism.
Minimum Grade Requirement
A minimum grade of 'C-’ is required for all prerequisite courses within and outside the Department.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 of the following (9 units): | 9 | |
| Fashion and Human Environment | ||
| Textile Science: Fibers and Fabrics | ||
| Apparel Construction 1: Fundamentals | ||
| Fashion Sustainability, Global Impact, and Critical Thinking | ||
| Required Upper Division Courses (6 Units) | ||
| FASH 134 | Introduction to Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH 139 | Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy | 3 |
| Select two of the following (6 units): | 6 | |
| History Of Western Fashion | ||
| Quality Analysis: Apparel | ||
| Merchandise Buying | ||
| Fashion Retailing | ||
| Clothing, Society, and Culture | ||
| Fashion Law | ||
| Total Units | 21 | |