Bachelor of Science in Fashion – Fashion Merchandising
Pursue Your Career in Style with a Degree in Fashion Merchandising
Are you excited about the idea of working in the fashion industry? At Liberty University, you can earn your Bachelor of Science (BS) in Fashion – Fashion Merchandising and gain the knowledge, skills, and experience to pursue your career in the world of fashion.
The opportunities for graduates of our fashion merchandising degree are vast. You could work as a merchandiser or a manager in high-fashion stores and boutiques. You could be a merchandise buyer for businesses. Or you could be a stylist for high-end clientele like celebrities and politicians.
Our talented professors can impart the knowledge they have gained through advanced degrees and experience in the industry. We believe this helps fulfill our mission of Training Champions for Christ and helps prepare you to pursue a variety of opportunities.
Whether you are wanting to design clothing, become a purchasing manager, or participate in fashion shows, a fashion merchandising degree from Liberty can help you pursue your goals.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BS in Fashion – Fashion Merchandising Degree
Internship Opportunity
The required internship toward the end of this degree provides hands-on experience and potential job opportunities. Our fashion students have also presented designs at the International Textile and Apparel Association’s annual conference.
Campus Clubs
Our on-campus clubs allow you to connect with peers and professionals in the field. These clubs include the Family and Child Development Association, Interior Design Association, Fashion Design and Merchandising Association, Event Planning Society, and FACS Honor Society.
Fashion Show
Our annual Spring Fashion Show hosts over 1,400 guests, providing students with a high-profile platform to showcase their original designs and creative vision. This professionally produced event highlights the culmination of months of design work, fosters industry connections, and celebrates innovation and excellence in fashion. Students can gain valuable experience in event production, styling, and presentation.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Fashion Merchandising Degree?
Liberty University’s BS in Fashion with a specialization in fashion merchandising can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Buyer
- Retail manager
- Sales representative
- Stylist
- Visual display specialist
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Fashion Merchandising Degree?
Our bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising can help provide the training to pursue a career in fashion merchandising. You can take foundational courses that are essential to understanding the basics of fashion, as well as the business and management side of the fashion industry.
The foundational fashion courses in this degree cover topics like family and consumer sciences, textiles, economic decisions and impact, and professional development. Additionally, you can participate in an internship to gain hands-on experience in your field.
Your fashion merchandising classes can help you prepare to enter the world of fashion with relevant knowledge and skills. Some of the specialized courses are listed below.
Featured BS in Fashion Merchandising Courses
FACS 320 – Textiles: Fibers and Fabrics
FACS 350 – Family Economic Decisions
FACS 423 – Fashion Promotion and Visual Merchandising
FACS 484 – Fashion Seminar
Degree Information
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Fashion Merchandising Degree?
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
You can study with confidence while pursuing your degree at Liberty University. You can receive training in real-life situations that impact the fashion merchandising industry, take courses that meet the highest accreditation requirements, and have opportunities to receive mentorship from professional faculty members.
Study Under Industry Professionals
At Liberty, our instructors are industry professionals with years of real-world experience in fashion merchandising. With the experience you would find among faculty at a pure fashion merchandising college and the resources of a large school, our professors are able to speak with authority and provide a comprehensive fashion education, including mentorship and preparation to work in the fashion industry.
Gain Practical Experience
Our fashion merchandising degree also requires an internship, so you can gain hands-on experience that complements your academic studies. If you’re interested in pursuing a degree taught by esteemed professors at a respected university, our fashion merchandising degree may be for you.
Build Connections That Last
You can also have the opportunity to make connections with faculty members and peers in several clubs for family and consumer sciences students. Your networking opportunities may lead to potential jobs and possibilities for years to come.
Admissions
How Do You Become an Undergraduate Fashion Student?
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)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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