Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Fashion – Fashion Merchandising
Style Your Career with a Degree in Fashion Merchandising
Do you want to be a driving force behind the fast-paced world of fashion? At Liberty University, you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Fashion – Fashion Merchandising to get the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to start your career.
Even the best fashion designs can fall short if they don’t get attention! That’s why we designed the B.S. in Fashion – Fashion Merchandising to equip you to turn those designs into successful products. You could work as a merchandiser or manager in high fashion stores and boutiques. You could be a merchandise buyer for businesses. Or you could even be a stylist for high-end clientele like celebrities and politicians.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- The required internship towards the end of this degree provides hands-on experience and potential job opportunities.
- Our on-campus clubs allow students to connect with peers and professionals in the field.
- The Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) clubs include the Family and Child Development Association, Interior Design Association, Fashion Design and Merchandising Association, Event Planning Society, and FACS Honor Society.
- Our Annual Spring Fashion Show hosts over 1,400 guests.
- For the past 3 years, fashion students have presented designs at the International Textile and Apparel Association’s annual conference.
What Will You Learn?
- Job search and interview strategies, portfolio development skills, and how to participate in professional association activities that will help you launch your career.
- Natural and synthetic fibers and the manufacturing processes involved in the production of fabrics from raw to finished form for use in clothing and home furnishings.
- Principles of design and how to approach the process of bringing your ideas from brainstorming to the stage.
- Strategies for merchandising and marketing that will help reach the world with your designs.
Career Opportunities for Fashion Merchandising Graduates
- Buyer
- Retail manager
- Sales representative
- Stylist
- Visual display specialist
Internships and Resources Available to Family and Consumer Sciences Students
- Participate in the annual student-designer fashion show to showcase your design with Liberty’s best based on a student-chosen and organized design theme.
- Get hands-on experience and networking opportunities in event planning by joining the Event Planning Society.
- Gain hands-on experience in your field while making important professional connections in an internship.
- Join over 200 members in the Interior Design Association to gain access to resources, programs, and services to build toward your future career in interior design.
- Cultivate new skills and grow your professional network in the Family and Child Development Association.
- Develop your professional skills in the fashion design industry by joining fellow students in the Fashion Design and Merchandising Association.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
