Fashion Merchandising
Associate in Arts Degree

Introduction
Fashion Merchandising offers a two year program for those interested in direct entry into careers within the Fashion field. The programs are arranged so that the student, after earning the Associate in Arts Degree, may complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising with full credit for all earned semester hours in the A.A. degree. The two year program also offers opportunity for B.A. or B.S. degree holders to refocus toward a career in fashion merchandising and retailing.

Program of Study
In addition to formal class work, the student is required to participate in a supervised industry internship program with approved retail organizations that include many prestigious New York City stores. Other important aspects of the program are: fashion show productions; resident buying office workshops; field trips to the New York market, trade shows, museums, manufacturers, and textile plants at a nominal cost to student. On-campus seminars are led by outstanding industry personnel.

Cooperative Education Program
Fashion Merchandising also offers a program combined with a full-time cooperative education program open to those interested in pursuing careers within the diversified retailing and fashion fields. Co-op students graduate in approximately two and one-half years with one year of professional experience. For further information refer to the Fashion Merchandising and Retailing Cooperative Education brochure.

Program Director
Patricia Rigia
Mandeville Hall, Room 23
Phone: (203) 576-4098
Email: rigia@bridgeport.edu