Fashion Merchandising & Management (BS)
The Fashion Merchandising and Management Program at Jefferson features an immersive, career-focused curriculum that prepares students to contribute to all aspects of the fashion value chain. Ranked in the top-20 fashion schools by Business of Fashion, the program teaches current and upcoming trends in advancing technologies and a global fashion marketplace.
The fashion industry has evolved into a billion-dollar business offering many rewarding opportunities, from buying and sourcing to merchandising and brand management.
Our program prepares you to be a leader in the field by:
Emphasizing professional training from day one through our dynamic courses and innovative approach.
Allowing you to focus on your interests with different curricular options.
Encouraging collaborative work experiences addressing real-world challenges.
Connecting you with Philadelphia and New York internship opportunities through industry partnerships and our strong alumni network.
Offering study abroad programs in fashion capitals including Paris, Rome, Hong Kong and London.
Hosting short courses in Beijing, China.
Expanding your experience in extracurricular opportunities such as helping produce as The Annual Fashion Show, participating in student-run pop-up stores, or joining the editorial team of Jefferson’s fashion publication, StyleLine.
No matter what path you want to take with in the fashion industry, Jefferson has the education, resources and connections to help you get there.
Hear firsthand from our students and faculty about what it's like to be a Fashion Merchandising major.
Campus Information
East Falls Campus
Jefferson's East Falls Campus offers free parking and easy access via public transportation. The campus is serviced by the route 32 SEPTA bus and is close to the Queen Lane train station. The Campus features campus-wide free wireless internet. You will have access to a library, computer labs, study spaces, several dining locations, tutoring services, and a recreation center.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.
The Thomas Jefferson University & Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Our faculty are our most important asset. It is through our faculty that we achieve our mission to transform education, clinical care and research to best serve our patients and students.
Nurses are passionate — about patients, about healthcare, about rewarding and challenging career choices. At Jefferson, you'll have the opportunity to explore your own professional interests and create careers that work with your schedules while providing top-notch care in world-class facilities.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
In addition to the required application materials listed above, all international applicants must provide one of the following marks of English proficiency:
TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20); exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must have been taken within last two years
Duolingo Exam: 115
Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53
SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
ACT: 19 English minimum
ELS 112 Certificate of Completion
Completion of English Composition I & English Composition II at a college or university in the United States with a “C” or better
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
172400 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD
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