Fashion Merchandising and Design
Experience makes the difference
Hands-on experience with industry technology, collaboration with some of our nation’s top brands and interaction with our alums gives fashion students the edge when seeking internships and employment. With an over 90 percent placement rate, our graduates go on to careers in apparel design, buying, styling, visual merchandising, product development and more.
Explore fashion majors & minors - on campus or online
Majors
Fashion Merchandising and Design Major Concentrations:
Fashion Merchandising Concentration
Fashion Design Concentration
Product Development (fully online)
Visual Merchandising (fully online)
Minors
Fashion Design
Visual Merchandising
Our spaces provide hands-on creative experiences using CAD technology, fashion design equipment, and 3D virtual merchandising software that will make you a stand-out to future employers.
Designer Spotlight: Jiayu Li
Learn how Jiayu Li is making her mark in the fashion community in Michigan.
Designs Featured in Detroit Month of Design
CMU students, faculty and alumni address questions of what's next in fashion and explore concepts related to diversity, equity, inclusion.
Wilburn Receives Alumni Service Award
Kala Wilburn, a 2007 graduate from the Fashion Merchandising and Design program, has awarded for her service in the community.
Mamp Honored by MAC for Student Success
Michael Mamp receives award for exceptional support and dedication to student success inside and outside of the classroom.
Fashion Merchandising and Design Program Overview
Using Fashion to Uncover LGBTQ+ Community History
