Program entry closure anticipated July 1, 2026, pending SACSCOC approval.
Brenau’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Merchandising combines elements of business with fashion and art, equipping you with the hands-on experiences and knowledge you need to start a career in the fashion industry. The program touches different facets of merchandising, and has the flexibility for customization within your capstone and other projects.
Student opportunities
- Develop skills in trend forecasting, quality assessment, buying practices and more
- Earn a business minor, which is integrated into the program
- Build a strong merchandising portfolio
- Gain an understanding of the various career routes in fashion
- Complete an internship at a business or organization within the fashion industry
- Have the opportunity to work in the Brenau Historic Clothing Collection
- Design and create visual merchandising displays for local businesses
- Produce Brenau’s annual fashion show
Potential careers
- Fashion merchandiser
- Wholesaler
- Visual merchandiser
- Fashion buyer
- Apparel business owner
- Fashion marketer
- Entrepreneur
- Historic collection curator
Some of our students’ internships
- Americasmart
- Brooks Brothers
- Brrr°
- Spanx
- Dario Perla Custom Clothes
- Dress Up Boutique
- Hana Couture
- Initials Inc.
- J.R. Crider’s
- My Pool Pal
- Rahab’s Rope
- Southern Proper
Have questions? Contact us today.
Dr. Priya Pandey,
Associate Professor
Program Director of Fashion
ppandey@brenau.edu
(770) 297-5928