Fashion Merchandising Program

The fashion merchandising program at Stephens College prepares the student for careers as fashion merchandisers, buyers, visual merchandisers, sales representatives, and vendor relations specialist in retail or wholesale settings. The program focuses on promoting product line/brands, organized promotional campaigns at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts. Program courses include: evolution of fashion, fashion-trend forecasting, fashion media, fashion promotion, wholesaling, wholesale advertising, selling, and customer relations. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer fashion merchandising program.

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Stephens College (Stephens)

3201 W 16th Street, Sedalia, MO

Stephens College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Columbia, Missouri, which is a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Stephens College exceeds a thousand annually.

Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions office. The most common standardized test scores among students accepted to this school are between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1380 - 1720 on the SAT. Approximately 70% of all students that applied were admitted at Stephens College, with 33% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at stephens.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,900 per year. Stephens College may provide financial aid for students that qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Stephens College is the "Stars", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)
• Volleyball (NAIA Division I)

Students may visit the website to see a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Fashion Merchandising Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Stephens offers a bachelor's degree program in fashion merchandising.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Description

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Description

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).