Flexibility and Expertise: LIM’s Online Fashion Merchandising Program 

However, the traditional student experience might not be ideal for everyone. For those who work a full-time job and can't attend class at conventional times, an online degree program in Fashion Merchandising might be a better fit.

Offering a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, LIM College’s online bachelor's degree program in Fashion Merchandising equips students with the expertise to succeed in the business of fashion, while also giving them the flexibility to complete the work on their own time.

This article will cover some of the courses offered in LIM's online fashion merchandising program, the technology required to take those classes, and some of the jobs available to those with a fashion merchandising degree.  

Online Courses in Fashion Merchandising  

FASH 1110 – Introduction to the Fashion Business 

Students discover the broad, global, and diverse style and scope of the fashion and lifestyle business today, while following the most current fashion news, consumer interests and the latest technology driving change. 

FASH 2139 – Digital Tools for Fashion Presentations 

Students use the latest technology within Adobe Creative Cloud along with LIM’s industry database resources to create digital collateral that includes design inspiration boards, customer brand toolkits and fashion collection line sheet presentations. 

FASH 1210 – Retailing: Global and Omni 

The evolving retail/e-commerce and social shopping landscape is explored in this course. Students learn how retailers create a unique image and shopping experience, provide value in product offerings, and build a customer base to increase sales and earn a profit. 

FASH 2612 – Sustainability and the Future of Fashion 

Students gain foundational business knowledge of sustainability and its relationship to the broad scope of the fashion industry. The course topics include insight into the nature of climate change, the ways fashion brands can create and produce fashion product with less impact on the environment and a look into the global fashion supply chain in business today. 

FASH 2710 – Merchandising Concepts and Practices 

Students discover how the fashion industry brings product to market by learning the key concepts of merchandising and ultimately creating a target consumer analysis, a fashion trend forecast and a merchandise assortment/pricing plan for a selling season. 

FASH 3250 – Product Development and Merchandising 

Creativity and business truly meet in this course where students experience the process of developing merchandise from an initial idea to production. Fashion trend and consumer analysis and research play a big role as students conceptualize and present a new collection for a fashion brand. 

Required Technology  

• Desktop or laptop 
• At least 8GB of RAM 
• Intel Core i7 / AMD A7 or better 
• 256 GB or more hard drive
• Broadband Internet Connection 
• Minimum 4Mbps 
• Updated browsers 
• Microphone | Camera

Operating Systems 

• Windows 10 Education or newer 
• Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave) or newer 

Software Used

•  Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) 
•  Microsoft 365 Suite 
•  Gerber Yunique Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) 
  
   

What are some of the jobs can you get with an online Fashion Merchandising degree?

• Merchandising Product Manager 
• Beauty Product Development Associate 
• Buying Operations Coordinator 
• Events Coordinator 
• Assistant Buyer
• Fashion Sustainability Assistant 
  
  and many, many more!

By offering the convenience of self-paced learning, LIM College's online bachelor's degree program in Fashion Merchandising accommodates the needs of individuals who work full-time or require flexibility in their schedules. Aspiring fashion professionals can cultivate their passion and expertise while balancing their personal and professional commitments, paving the way for a successful and fulfilling future in the dynamic world of fashion. 

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