Fashion Merchandising & Product Development | Human Sciences | College of Agriculture

College of Agriculture Degrees & Programs Center of Excellence Research Cooperative Extension Faculty & Staff

Creativity. Innovation. Industry Experience.

The Fashion Merchandising & Product Development concentration prepares students for careers in fashion, retail, product development, visual merchandising, trend forecasting, and brand marketing through experiential learning, industry engagement, research, and global experiences.

Why Study Fashion Merchandising & Product Development at TSU?

Students gain hands-on experience through:

Industry Tours
Study Abroad Experiences
Fashion Promotions & Events
Retail Analytics Projects
Visual Merchandising
Internships
Research Opportunities
Conference Participation
Product Development Projects

Fashion student wearing a TSU-inspired hat and custom denim jacket she designed during her internship with Urban Outfitters.

Career Pathways

Fashion Career	Retail & Business Careers
Fashion Journalist	Boutique Owner
Fashion Marketing	Brand Coordinator
Fashion Stylist	Merchandise Planner
Product Development	Professor
Textile Research	Retail Buyer
Trend Forecasting	Retail Manager
Visual Merchandising	Sales Representative
4-H Extension Agent	Sustainable Fashion Coordinator

Student Opportunities

Study Abroad in London & Italy
New York Fashion Industry Tours
Houston Graduate School Pipeline
Research Presentations
Conference Participation
Internship Placements
Fashion Show Production
Industry Networking

Featured Courses

Apparel Quality Analysis
Fashion Promotions & Events
Display Merchandising
Clothing Economics
Fashion Forecasting
Product Development
Fashion Merchandising Seminar

Experiential Learning

Students’ complete internship and experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for careers in fashion, retail, marketing, merchandising, and product development.

Experiences may include:

Fashion Retail
Visual Merchandising
Event Planning
Brand Marketing
Textile & Apparel Industry Experiences
Product Development Projects

For more information contact:

Dr. LaPorchia Davis
Interim Department Chair
615-963-4933 | ldavis91@tnstate.edu

Apply for admission, request information, or contact Tennessee State University today.

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