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Fashion Merchandising

Program Length

30 credit hours minimum, including an internship
(Full program: 120 credit hours)

Degree

Bachelor of Science

  • Degree Completion
  • Full Program
A part of

Darden College of Education & Professional Studies
Department of STEM Education & Professional Studies

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Why ODU for Fashion Merchandising?

Fashion merchandisers need a wide variety of knowledge and skills to help sell apparel, accessories, and other fashion products. Our degree will prepare you to work and succeed in the retail, wholesale, or manufacturing aspects of the fashion industry.

Core courses will focus on the planning, procurement, and marketing aspects of the fashion business. You'll learn how to research target markets, analyze business results, and develop strategies to meet the needs of retailers and consumers. You can also select elective courses in areas like e-commerce and social media and fashion forecasting. 

An internship will help you learn how to apply your knowledge and skills in real world situations.

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Guaranteed Admission

We've partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. The Guaranteed Admission Agreement is intended to ease the transfer process between our partners and Old Dominion University.

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Required Courses

To earn this degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This Bachelor of Science requires 120 total credit hours.

You will complete an internship to apply your education in a real world situation.

Talk with our enrollment team to determine if you have credits that will transfer.

Online Learning Environment

Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Taking Classes Online

Calculating Cost

  • In-state Virginia Residents$356 per credit hour*
  • Out-of-State Students$407 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Summer 2019 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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Careers in Fashion Merchandising

Note: earning a degree from ODU does not guarantee employment in the positions listed above. Explore more career information on our Career Coach website.

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How to Apply

This program is available completely online, which means you can apply to ODU as a freshman.

Already have college credits? Before you apply, our enrollment team can provide a free transfer evaluation to see how your credits will transfer to ODU.

No matter where you're starting, we'll help you succeed from application to graduation.

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Get Guaranteed Admission to ODU

ODU has partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. 

Learn more about Guaranteed Admission to ODU.

Meet your Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUOnline.

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Name
Missy Magerkorth
Job Title
Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number
1-800-968-2638

Alex Butterfield
Name
Alex Butterfield
Job Title
Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number
1-800-968-2638

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