Fashion Design & Merchandising at Bay State College

Bay State College offers two degrees focusing on one of the most exciting industries - fashion.

Fashion Design

Fashion design—it’s the ultimate combination of artistic expression and business practice. But before you try inventing the next trend, take your knowledge to the next level at Bay State College.

Our Fashion Design Associate degree is your on-ramp to the runway of the fashion design industry. While the program offers valuable general studies, your primary focus will be on:

  • Completing creative courses like drawing, pattern and apparel design, couture details and fashion art.
  • Exploring the shared techniques used in professional design studios.
  • Evaluating merchandise production, fabric selection and marketing strategies.
  • Developing the skills necessary to draft patterns to construct your own original fashion designs.

And during our spectacular annual fashion show, you’ll have the chance to create and share your original designs with the entire college community.

Along the way to graduation, Bay State’s Career Services will help you prepare for your career launch and even pinpoint job opportunities for you. They’ll also review other options with you, such as continuing your studies at the bachelor's level.

Want to wow the fashion world? Try us on first.

Fashion Merchandising

Have a mind for business and a passion for fashion? Bay State’s Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising can help you get those great ideas out of your head and onto the runway.

We’ll start by introducing you to the art and science of merchandising and the business of fashion. You’ll learn about consumer behavior as it applies to design and market research. You’ll study the impact of globalization on the fashion industry. And, you’ll analyze retail management theories and techniques through class discussion—all in a creative and fun environment you don’t find in many college programs.

Plus, our internships and seminar program will give you real hands-on working experience to jump-start your career. And, our Career Services office will help you with everything from identifying the great jobs in fashion to interview coaching.

Do you have a new look in mind? Show us!