Fashion Merchandising
There is substantial confusion about the role of merchandisers, and much of this can be attributed to the loose manner in which the term is used by various industries. Merchandising in football refers to the range of goods sold to supporters by football clubs. Store managers at Zara will commonly refer to department layout reorganization as “re-merchandising.” In fashion retailing, the visual merchandising team has the responsibility of managing the aesthetics of store and window displays. It is a completely separate function from merchandising, and the two must not be confused.
Merchandising, within fashion retail, refers specifically to the stock planning, management, and control process. This position requires well-developed quantitative skills, and natural ability to discover trends, meaning relationships and interrelationships among standard sales and stock figures.
Fashion merchandising involves the production of fashion designs and distribution of final products to the end consumer. Fashion merchandisers work with designers to ensure that designs will be affordable and desired by the target market. Fashion merchandising involves apparel, accessories, beauty, and housewares. The end goal of fashion merchandising in any of these departments is to earn a profit. Fashion merchandisers' decisions can considerably impact the success of the manufacturer, designer, or retailer for which they work.
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Matching Fashion Merchandising Colleges
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Fashion Institute of Technology
Four or more years; Public; $21,692 average out-state tuition; $7,170 average in-state tuition |
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Kent State University at Kent
Four or more years; Public; $19,876 average out-state tuition; $11,000 average in-state tuition |
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FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles
Four or more years; Private for profit; $31,275 average out-state tuition; $31,275 average in-state tuition |
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LIM College
Four or more years; Private for profit; $28,634 average out-state tuition; $28,634 average in-state tuition |
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Texas State University
Four or more years; Public; $20,030 average out-state tuition; $8,606 average in-state tuition |
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University of North Texas
Four or more years; Public; $18,111 average out-state tuition; $8,295 average in-state tuition |
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University of Georgia
Four or more years; Public; $28,830 average out-state tuition; $9,790 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Fashion Merchandising Majors
Siebel Scholars ProgramSiebel Scholars Foundation |
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award $35,000 |
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DescriptionThe Siebel Scholars Program is open to the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science. View Scholarship Details |
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Scholarship and Entrepreneurship for Economic Development (SEED) ScholarshipSaint Francis University |
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award Up to $22,500 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Scholarship and Entrepreneurship for Economic Development (SEED) Scholarship is available to entering freshman and transfer students at Saint Francis University who are studying a business-related major. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with a minimum 1100 SAT score (Math and Critical Reading). ... View Scholarship Details |
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Huizenga Business Innovation Academy ScholarshipNova Southeastern University |
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award $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Huizenga Business Innovation Academy Scholarship is available to students at Nova Southeastern University who are interested in earning a bachelor's and master's degree in business in four years. To be eligible for this award, you must hae employment or internship experience and have been a member of a local/national student business club... View Scholarship Details |
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Ron and Judy Moore ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $17,800 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Ron and Judy Moore Scholarship is available to first generation students at University of Colorado Boulder. To be eligible for this award, you must be enrolled in the School of Business. View Scholarship Details |
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Dean Long ScholarshipCommunity Foundation of Grant County |
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award $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Dean Long Scholarship is available to students who are residents of Indiana. You must be majoring in business at the University of Evansville to be eligible for this award. Selection will be based on academic merit, maturity, potential for success in business and a recommendation from a school counselor. View Scholarship Details |
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Zonta Women in Business Leadership AwardZonta International Foundation |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award is available to female students 18-35 years of age who demonstrate exceptional leadership in a business-related field of study or industry, and entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct, and have made significant contributions to addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate... View Scholarship Details |
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Women in Business - Miss America PageantMiss America Pageant |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Women in Business Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. Selection is based on accomplishments in the area of business and social impact. View Scholarship Details |
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3M Business Development FellowshipUniversity of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 3M Business Development Fellowship is open to domestic MBA students at the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management. You must have a science, technology, and/ or engineering background and wish to participate in the Carlson Ventures Enterprise to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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NRF Next Generation ScholarshipNational Retail Federation |
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award Up to $25,000 |
deadline May 26, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Next Generation Scholarship is available to full - time junior and senior students who are pursuing a course of study or concentration relevant to retail. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be nominated by your school to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Yardi ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs |
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award $10,000 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Yardi Scholarship is available to first generation undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be enrolled in the College of Business and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. View Scholarship Details |
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Fashion Merchandising Related Majors
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Marketing
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Accounting and Finance
- International Business
- Business
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Real Estate
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Finance
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Fashion Modeling
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Construction Management
