MS in Fashion Merchandising & Management

Program Overview

For students who want a competitive edge, valuable connections, and real-world experience in the evolving fashion industry, the MS in Fashion Merchandising & Management program expands the career horizons of forward-thinking professionals with diverse backgrounds in fashion design, merchandising, management, and other industries. Students benefit from a focus on global fashion development and an appreciation of apparel ecosystems throughout the value chain.

Graduates of Thomas Jefferson University, which is ranked in the top 20 fashion schools in the world by Business of Fashion, and the MSFMM program possess the skills, knowledge and industry networks to bring value-added innovation to the fashion industry and to manage a thriving fashion merchandising management successfully.

Jefferson's active, collaborative approach to education in our Nexus Learning model is the foundation of this program’s curriculum. In a hands-on learning environment, students examine new fashion designs, ideas and technologies to create viable business models and market-driven innovation. In addition to the 22 core credit hours, the MSFMM program culminates in 9 credits of Global Fashion Project courses. This unique experience allows for significant customization for students to meet career aspirations.

In these courses, students from disparate backgrounds work in teams to find new product or system opportunities, then design and prototype functional products or systems that answer the requirements of their research findings. Students also benefit from the projects by working directly with successful fashion and apparel companies. Regular meetings with outside project stakeholders take place to give students networking opportunities that may translate into exciting internship and employment opportunities.

Program Highlights

Expanding career horizons of forward-thinking professionals with diverse backgrounds in fashion design, merchandising, management, and other industries, the program focuses on global fashion development and a deep understanding of apparel ecosystems. Graduates possess the skills, knowledge and networks to develop value-added innovation and to manage a thriving global fashion enterprise.

• Explore the career-focused customizable curriculum
• Work directly with successful fashion and apparel companies
• Take advantage of significant merit-based scholarships