Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising Develop an Understanding of the Fashion Industry
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Degree Options
100% online,* 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Make Your Mark on the Fashion Industry with Liberty’s Online Bachelor’s in Fashion Merchandising
Do you want to reach the fashion industry with your creative ideas? At Liberty University, you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising degree online to get the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to pursue a career in the world of fashion.
With a degree in fashion merchandising, you can develop your creative skills while gaining the practical tools needed to shine in this competitive industry. With the training you receive in this degree, you could use your expertise to work as a merchandiser or manager in high fashion stores and boutiques. You can help businesses give their customers the most exciting, cutting-edge products. Or you could even be a stylist for high-end clientele like celebrities and politicians. The possibilities are endless.
The fashion industry needs people like you who are excited and passionate about the field. Our degree in fashion merchandising can help you obtain the tools you need to be a successful fashion professional.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
What Will You Study in Our Fashion Merchandising Degree?
Liberty’s fashion merchandising online courses can help provide the training you need to pursue a fashion merchandising career. You will take foundational courses that are essential to understanding the basics of fashion as well as the business and management side of the industry.
Through this program, you will study fashion design, practical family and consumer science, and general education content. You will also gain a foundation in business that can help you succeed in the fashion industry. You’ll learn about marketing, economics, and psychology in the fashion industry. You’ll also take courses that will teach you how to use software and tools needed for design.
With the required internship and capstone at the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and demonstrate your expertise. These courses can help establish you as an expert and help give you the background you need to break into the fashion industry.
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.
- View the Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?
When you choose to earn your degree from Liberty University, you can study with confidence. You’ll know that you’re getting real-life experience, courses that meet accreditation requirements, and professional faculty members who partner with you for success. With the merchandising, marketing, and fashion skills you’ll learn in this degree, you can do more than just design fashion products – you can help get these creative products into the hands of avid consumers.
Our professors are professionals in the fashion field with years of experience and degrees in related areas. They’re excited about the opportunity to mentor, guide, and teach you throughout your academic journey with us.
Plus, with our flexible online fashion merchandising degree, you can learn the skills you need without commuting to a physical campus. But studying online doesn’t mean losing in-person training. In this degree, you’ll complete an internship in your area that can help give you the real-world experience you need to be career-ready upon graduation. With a flexible course format and hands-on experience, you can prepare to enter the field with confidence.
Potential Career Opportunities for Fashion Merchandising Graduates
- Buyer
- Retail manager
- Sales representative
- Stylist
- Visual display specialist
Degree Options for Our Online Fashion Merchandising Degree
We offer a couple of specializations in our undergraduate fashion merchandising program:
Generalized Track (No Specialization)
Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising – generalized track* allows you to select several elective courses, so you can tailor your degree to fit your unique needs.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
*Please note that this is not a specialization. Any reference using the term “General” is the main degree and is only used to differentiate from other specializations.
Creative Design
Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising – Creative Design can help you gain the creative skills and practical tools you need to oversee the design process in fashion.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Fashion Writing
Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising – Fashion Writing can help you learn how to connect with audiences through fashion blogs, articles, and social media.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
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Admission Information for Our Online Fashion Merchandising Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I gain hands-on experience in this program?
Yes! You can gain hands-on experience through the required fashion merchandising internship.
Will this program help me build a portfolio?
You can show your skills and impress future employers with your capstone project to add to your portfolio.
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