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.
Duration: 8 semesters
Start term: Fall
Class type: On-ground
Location: Gainesville
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