Textiles Merchandising and Design
Combine your creative interests and business skills with your love for fashion.
Textiles Merchandising and Design, Fashion Merchandising Concentration, B.S.
The Fashion Merchandising Concentration is part of the Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Merchandising, and Design at MTSU.
Fashion Merchandising prepares students for the fast-paced, exciting world of the garment industry. A USDA report indicates there is an unmet demand for professionals in the fashion business, one of the largest and most vital industries in the U.S. today. This relatively young world is expanding rapidly; each day many new job opportunities become available to the person with enthusiasm, dependability, and the specialized training for executive responsibility. The major in Textiles, Merchandising, and Design (TXMD) leads to entry-level career opportunities in fashion-related industries. Textiles, Merchandising, and Design majors and minors must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in all TXMD courses. The Textiles, Merchandising, and Design program consists of four academic years.
News Briefs
MTSU’s TXMD presents ‘Retro Rewind’ fashion exhibit through March 22 at Todd Gallery
Step back in time to the of the vibrant fashions of the 1980s with the newest exhibit, “Retro Rewind: Treasures from the Historic Costume Collection," on display through Saturday, March 22, in Todd Art Gallery on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.[ Read More ]
March ‘Out of the Blue’ features songwriting project, TXMD runway show preview, education graduate degrees online [+VIDEO]
On the March edition of “Out of the Blue,” the television magazine program for Middle Tennessee State University, viewers will learn about some of our songwriting students working with local elementary school students, get a preview of the upcoming TXMD fashion show, and hear about two of our graduate degrees in education now fully online.[ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU’s TXMD presents ‘Retro Rewind’ fashion exhibit through March 22 at Todd Gallery
Step back in time to the of the vibrant fashions of the 1980s with the newest exhibit, “Retro Rewind: Treasures from the Historic Costume Collection," on display through Saturday, March 22, in Todd Art Gallery on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.[ Read More ]
March ‘Out of the Blue’ features songwriting project, TXMD runway show preview, education graduate degrees online [+VIDEO]
On the March edition of “Out of the Blue,” the television magazine program for Middle Tennessee State University, viewers will learn about some of our songwriting students working with local elementary school students, get a preview of the upcoming TXMD fashion show, and hear about two of our graduate degrees in education now fully online.[ Read More ]
Textiles Merchandising and Design, Fashion Merchandising Concentration, B.S.
Fashion Merchandisers work in wholesale, manufacturing, or retailing establishments for apparel companies.
Fashion Merchandising work responsibilities include:
- Planning, buying, and selling fashion products
- Analyze fashion, lifestyle, and consumer trends to determine what works for their customer
- Buying/selecting product quantities and setting prices to maximize sales
- Develop marking campaigns
- Monitor sales and adjust inventories
- Negotiate with suppliers
- Design and setup online and in store retail displays
Classes include:
Fashion Branding, Fashion Buying, Computer-Aided Design (CAD for fashion), Textiles, Fashion Forecasting, and Product Development
Entry-level career opportunities include:
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion Product Development
- Fashion Merchandising and Planning
- Textile and Apparel Sourcing
- Fashion Marketing and Management
- Fashion Entrepreneurship
- Personal Styling
- Visual Merchandising
Employers of MTSU alumni include:
- America’s Mart Atlanta
- Belk, Inc.
- Buckle
- Burberry
- Dillard’s
- H&M
- J. Michael Clothiers
- Kirkland’s
- MAC Cosmetics
- Macy’s
- Madewell
- Nordstrom’s
- Talbots
- Textile Fabric Consultants, Inc.
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
Degrees
Undergraduates in the Textile, Merchandising, and Design major program may pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in one of two concentrations: Apparel Design or Fashion Merchandising.
For complete curriculum details, click on REQUIREMENTS.
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