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Associate of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Santa Monica campus — Santa Monica, California, United States

Study Level: Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 10,656
Application Fee: USD 75
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Fashion merchandisers select, purchase, promote and sell clothing and accessories. Students will learn how to coordinate promotional activities including marketing campaigns and fashion shows. Fashion merchandising offers advanced career options across marketing, purchasing, merchandising and sales. In this program, students will build a diverse portfolio designed to help them transition to a 4-year institution or enter directly into the fashion industry. Santa Monica College provides opportunities to visit design houses and manufacturers as well as hear from retailers, merchandisers, and stylists. Top fashion schools and employers value Santa Monica College Fashion Merchandising graduates for their motivation, focus, and creativity. Fashion merchandising students learn and experience each step of the development, promotion, and sales of fashion and lifestyle product lines. Fashion trends are identified and analyzed in order to understand the direction of product development, the positioning in the marketplace, the importance of proper sales representation via visual presentation, advertising, public relations, and social media in the fashion cycle from initial concept to brick-n-mortar and e-commerce sales. Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and assess the marketable trends in fashion and lifestyle product lines for all target markets; understand the logistics from fashion production to wholesale, retail, and resale; develop pre‐ and post‐ promotional activities necessary to launch brands/private labels in order to maintain success in the local and global marketplace; utilize critical thinking in solving design, sales, or promotional issues; have the ability to utilize software applicable to promotional needs, and understand the working relationship between designers and marketers. Additionally, students will have skills pertinent to successfully entering third‐year college fashion programs, advancing in management positions, or entering major retail executive buying/management training programs.

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Credential: 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 10,656
Application fee: USD 75
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 15 November 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Santa Monica campus

Santa Monica, California, United States

1900 Pico Boulevard

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Santa Monica College is a two-year community college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, with more than 32,000 students and offerings in more than 80 fields of study. The leader among the state's 110 community colleges in transferring students to the University of California, University of Southern California and other four-year campuses. They prepare students for careers of the 21st century – in such fields as nursing, solar technology, new media, computer technology, early childhood education, business, graphic design and other occupations. Set on a 38-acre main c...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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