The Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement will provide students with core skills in fashion merchandising concepts, fashion history, color theory, industry-specific computer programs, and sustainability.  Students will also gain knowledge in directed skills related to retail buying, retail e-commerce management, and e-commerce merchandising. Upon completion, students will be prepared for entry-level employment in the fields of retail management, retail buying, e-commerce merchandising, fashion marketing, and retail planning in the fashion industry and related businesses. 

Program Outcome

1. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of retail buying and planning. 
2. Students will be able to plan, execute, and evaluate e-commerce platforms, with special attention to the skills involved in e-commerce merchandising.
3. Students will be able to analyze retail markets relevant to industry careers, and develop and execute retail plans.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Fashion Merchandising Suggested Electives
BUS A118 Introduction to International Business or BUS A118H Introduction to International Business Honors
BUS A239 Professional Communication or MGMT A239 Professional Communication
CIS A132 Business Multimedia and Graphics
DMAD A181 Introduction to Computer Graphics
MKTG A142 Direct Marketing

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. 

Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

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Spring term only

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Same as ID A175, GE Option 1 area C1

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Fall term only

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GE Option 1 area D