Fashion Design and Merchandising

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Step into the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of fashion with Montclair State University’s Fashion Design and Merchandising program. We don’t just teach students how to design the garment of their dreams — we make sure they know how to sell it. The Fashion Design and Merchandising program prepares you to succeed in today’s multibillion-dollar global fashion industry by combining creativity with business savvy. You’ll learn to translate your ideas from sketch to showroom, while gaining insight into consumer behavior, brand strategy and market forecasting.

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Program Highlights

  • Three tracks: Design, Merchandising, or Combined
  • Hands-on internships and industry partnerships
  • Courses in both art and business
  • Faculty and mentors with deep industry experience
  • Access to NYC’s global fashion hub
  • Student work regularly showcased in on-campus galleries
  • National Association of Schools of Art & Design accredited program

Launch your fashion future today—design it, brand it and bring it to market.

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Fashion Studies on Your Schedule

Montclair’s BA in Fashion Design and Merchandising is flexible to fit your life. With in-person, online and hybrid courses, it blends creativity and business with customizable tracks, NYC industry access and hands-on internships. Build your portfolio, master brand strategy, and launch your career in the global fashion industry.

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“As a fashion design major with a strong interest in the business side of the industry, it was refreshing to be surrounded by like-minded individuals. Meeting professionals I admire and having my questions answered in person gave me greater motivation and direction as I prepare for graduation.”

Dyana Najdi
Program: Fashion Design

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For more than five decades, the Department of Art and Design has educated artists and designers who interpret, impact and often shape the world as we experience it. Through exposure to all facets of the visual arts, you will develop a portfolio of work that will enable you to live and work as an artist, designer, historian, arts manager or educator.

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Wherever you learn—on campus or online—Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.

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Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. With multiple start dates each year, you can begin when the time is right for you.

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