Fashion Merchandising, AAS

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The two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Fashion Merchandising degree program offers a curriculum that meets the business requirements of the fashion and related industries with an emphasis on skills that will set you apart.

This is a highly specialized, information-intensive academic program that provides you with the necessary foundation to jump right into your career or enter a bachelor’s degree program.

Registered Hegis Code 5004

(Total Credits: 67/68)

(Total Liberal Arts Credits: 22)

The AAS curriculum requires 67/68 credits and a 2.00 minimum grade point average. The AAS includes 62 credits of required courses (which include 16 liberal arts credits) and six credits of liberal arts electives.

1st Year / 1st Semester

ACOM 120 - Public Speaking 3 credits
FASH 105 - Fashion Fundamentals 3 credits
FYES 100 - First Year Experience 1 credit *
MFTC 120 - Business Spreadsheets 3 credits
MNGT 102 - Retailing 3 credits
WORK 110 - Industry Exploration Seminar 1 credit

Total Credits: 14

1st Year / 2nd Semester

ACOM 102 - Research and Analysis 1 credit
ACOM 111 - English Composition 3 credits
MFTC 114 - College Algebra 3 credits
MRKT 103 - Marketing 3 credits
VMER 100 - Introduction to Visual Merchandising 3 credits
WORK 120 - Industry Exploration Internship 2 credits
Liberal Arts Elective
3 credits

Total Credits: 18

2nd Year / 1st Semester

FASH 270 - Textiles 3 credits
MFTC 209 - Accounting 3 credits
MFTC 220 - Data Management: Excel/Access 3 credits
MNGT 207 - Management 3 credits
WORK 210 - Career Pathing Seminar 1 credit
Liberal Arts Elective
3 credits
Elective
3 credits

Total Credits: 19

2nd Year / 2nd Semester

ACOM 130 - Professional Communications 3 credits
FASH 233 - Applied Concepts in Fashion Merchandising 3 credits
FASH 290 - CAD for Merchandising 3 credits
MFTC 204 - Economics 3 credits
MNGT 215 - Buying and Merchandising Math 3 credits
WORK 220 - Career Pathing Internship 2 credits

Total Credits: 17

Associate Degree Notes

*First Year Experience is required of all first-time freshmen or students who have transferred in less than 13 credits.

View The Courses You’ll Take for a complete list of all elective courses.

The last consecutive 33 credits must be completed at LIM College in order to fulfill the residency requirement.

All entering students’ prior academic records are evaluated to determine Math and English capabilities. This includes SAT and/or ACT math and writing results and results of English and Math courses taken at other colleges. See the LIM College website for current criteria. This information is used when planning a student’s academic program, which may include required remedial Math and/or English courses. Remedial courses do not carry credit towards the degree but do carry hours which count towards full-time status. See Credits and Hours and Remedial Course Policy for further information.

ACOM 099 - Writing Essentials 3 hours
MFTC 096 - Arithmetic Through Business Applications 3 hours
MFTC 099 - Introduction to Algebra 3 hours

Fashion Merchandising Student Consumer Information

For further student consumer information about the Fashion Merchandising degree and outcomes of our graduates please visit: http://www.limcollege.edu/academics/Fashion-Merchandising.aspx