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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. Students enter the program as Textiles, Merchandising, and Design majors or minors and must complete the first 30 credit hours of the Textiles, Merchandising, and Design curriculum consisting of General Education courses and Textiles, Merchandising, and Design pre-admission required courses. Students then apply for admission to the Textiles, Merchandising, and Design professional sequence of courses. When a student applies for admission, is accepted, and becomes enrolled, he/she is then classified as a TXMD major, or minor admitted to the program and can then progress in required TXMD professional sequence courses.

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TXMD participates in Project Restyle

Textiles and Merchandising students participated in the annual fashion show fundraiser, Project Restyle. Students competed with other teams and repurposed, restyled and reconstructed two outfits in 45 minutes using donated clothing from Amelia’s Closet as their raw materials. Amelia’s Closet has supported women during transitional moments in their lives by providing professional apparel and interview coaching in the hope they feel confident to gain sustainable employment, and increase financial stability. The creations were judged by a panel; and TXMD student, Eve Ryman constructed both outfits in the time allowed and had one outfit place first.

See https://murfreesboro.com/project-restyle-fashion-show-and-competition/

MTSU attends NRF Foundation Student Program

Selected students in the TXMD program attended the 2024 NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City, where  they connect retailers with talent from across the country. Students had an opportunity to attend the career fair, receive mentoring, apply for scholarships, and attend events at the conference. This event allows students to explore career paths and other opportunities in retail before graduating. There are still several interviews pending however, 66% of the MTSU students in attendance secured interviews with retailers, and one-third secured employment after graduation.

See https://nrffoundation.org/campus

News Briefs

TXMD participates in Project Restyle

Textiles and Merchandising students participated in the annual fashion show fundraiser, Project Restyle. Students competed with other teams and repurposed, restyled and reconstructed two outfits in 45 minutes using donated clothing from Amelia’s Closet as their raw materials. Amelia’s Closet has supported women during transitional moments in their lives by providing professional apparel and interview coaching in the hope they feel confident to gain sustainable employment, and increase financial stability. The creations were judged by a panel; and TXMD student, Eve Ryman constructed both outfits in the time allowed and had one outfit place first.

See https://murfreesboro.com/project-restyle-fashion-show-and-competition/

MTSU attends NRF Foundation Student Program

Selected students in the TXMD program attended the 2024 NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City, where  they connect retailers with talent from across the country. Students had an opportunity to attend the career fair, receive mentoring, apply for scholarships, and attend events at the conference. This event allows students to explore career paths and other opportunities in retail before graduating. There are still several interviews pending however, 66% of the MTSU students in attendance secured interviews with retailers, and one-third secured employment after graduation.

See https://nrffoundation.org/campus

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CAREERS

The major in Textiles, Merchandising, and Design with a concentration in Apparel Design or Fashion Merchandising leads to entry-level career opportunities in fashion-related industries. Career opportunities are available in a variety of areas within:

  • Apparel Design
  • 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

  • Ambrosia & Co. Showroom
  • America's Mart Atlanta
  • Belk, Inc.
  • Blush Boutique
  • Boswell's Music City Harley-Davidson
  • Buckle
  • Burberry
  • Dillard's
  • Dollar General
  • Effortless Style
  • H&M
  • J. Michael Clothiers
  • Klosets by Kelsey
  • Kirkland's
  • MAC Cosmestics
  • Macy's
  • Madewell
  • Nordstrom's
  • Pur Minerals
  • Talbots
  • Textile Fabric Consultants, Inc.
  • The White Room
  • Trinity Image Consulting
  • West Elm

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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 the REQUIREMENTS button to the right.

Those selecting the Fashion Merchandising concentration may choose from the following minors: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, and Mass Communication.

Other majors in the Department of Human Sciences leading to a B.S. are Family and Consumer Studies with a concentration in Human Development and Family Science; Interior Design; and Nutrition and Food Science, which also has a concentration in Dietetics. Undergraduate minors include Nutrition and Food Sciences; Textiles, Merchandise, and Design; and Human Sciences.

 

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