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1. What kind of jobs can I apply for with a degree in Fashion Merchandising?
Employment opportunities for FM majors include:2. How much money will I make?
The starting salary for Fashion Merchandising majors depends upon the type of company for which one is working and the area of the country in which one is located. Starting salaries for specialty stores generally are lower than that of department and discount stores. On average, starting salaries may range from $24,000 to $42,000.
3. What is the Global Soft Goods Merchandising and Manufacturing emphasis? The Global Soft Goods Merchandising and Manufacturing area of emphasis builds on the basic fashion and merchandising curriculum of the Fashion Merchandising major to gie students the knowledge and understanding that will allow them to excel in the highly competitive global market. The manufacturing and merchandising of apparel and other soft goods textile products is truly gloval in every way. Although much of the actual consturction process is done off shorte, the design, merchandising and distribution of soft goods products is completed in the U.S. This industry needs graduates who are knowledgeable about fashion, merchandising, sourcing, and marketing of soft goods products, and who understand the global structure and operation of the industry.
3. Why do I have to take Chemistry when I have completed 6 hours of biology or other sciences?
Chemistry provides a background for understanding the production and performance of textile and apparel products. It is a prerequisite for Textiles (TXMI 3500), a required course in the Fashion Merchandising major.
4. Why do I have to take statistics?
Statistics is the science of collecting, analyzing and interpreting quantitative data collected in a way that the conclusions can be evaluated in an objective way. It will be useful in your development of problem solving skills and is a prerequisite for Textile Testing (TXMI 3250), a required course in the Fashion Merchandising major.
5. Where can I find an internship?
There are several sources that students can use to locate internships. The Career Planning and Placement Center at UGA can provide names, contact information and internship information for a variety of companies suitable for Fashion Merchandising majors. Another source that can be utilized is the Internet. There are many web sites that offer advice and “how-to” information for students seeking internship opportunities. Any Search Engine will produce a variety of these sites, for example 24/7 Talent, All Retail Jobs, Amercian Marketing Association, Fashion Careers, Fashion Jobs Central, Style Careers.
Students can also search for internship opportunities by first selecting companies of interest and then contacting those companies directly. Finally, students participating in the Fashion Merchandising Internship Program will be exposed to a variety of companies that extend internships specifically to Fashion Merchandising students at UGA.
6. How do internships work in Fashion Merchandising?
Internships in the Fashion Merchandising Program are optional and competitive in nature. Interested students must enroll in TXMI 5900: Internship Orientation fall semester of their Junior year. As a part of this course the requirements and policies for the Internship Program are explained. These include, but are not limited to, completion of prerequisite courses, maintaining a minimum GPA in the major and completion of an Internship Application Packet. Following the University’s release of grades that fall semester, students are rejected or provisionally accepted into the Internship Program. Full acceptance is granted after grades are released at the end of the spring semester prior to the actual internship.
Students arrange their internships with final approval of suitability given by the Internship Coordinator. Students intern during summer semester. Interns work for a minimum of 210-240 hours and complete assignments and employment evaluations. It is worth 6 hours of TXMI 5910. Internship sponsors may have additional requirements that Interns must meet.
7. Can I study abroad? Intern abroad?
The College of Family Consumer Sciences offers several study abroad programs: the 6 week London Study Program offers both coursework and internships* in London. Maymester programs include: 10 days in China/Hong Kong, 10 days in Tokyo, Japan, 3 weeks in Ghana, West Africa, and 2 weeks in Ecuador. All programs are not offered every year. Contact the TMI department to find out more. These programs offer 3 to 9 hours of major course credit.
An excellent opportunity to intern abroad is offered through the College of Family and Consumer Sciences' London Study Abroad program. Students in Fashion Merchandising have interned with international fashion designers, retailers, and fashion magazines. This is a 6 week internship worth 3 hours credit as a TXMI elective.
In addition, the University of Georgia offers over 50 study abroad programs located all over the world: Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America. Most of the UGA programs offer courses that can be taken as electives or core requirements.
8. Are there scholarships available for FM majors? Yes, visit the College of Family and Consumer Sciences webpage, click on "Students, " then click on scholarships for specific information about scholarships offered, deadlines, and requirements..
Travel awards are also available for international study abroad programs offered by the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. This includes all TMI programs. The funds from these awards go towards tuition or other expenses, NOT program fees.
9. What student organizations are available to students majoring in Fashion Merchandising?
There are three students organizations in the department geared toward student interests in various aspets of the fashion industry: SMA, FDSA, and the Little Red Book Association.
The Student Merchandising Association (SMA)is open to all students interested in careers related to fashion merchandising. This organization provides members with opportunities for professional development through guest speakers, market trips and conferences. Students also have the opportunity to gain first hand experience in activities such as our annual charity fashion show, clothing drives and other service related activities. For more information please contact the Student Merchandising Association at ugasma@uga.edu.
The Fashion Design Student Association (FDSA) is focused on fashion design. Although not a major at UGA, there is a signifiant interest in this area. FDSA produces two fashion shows per year concentrating on student and guest designers' work.
The Little Red Book Association is the newest of the three. This organization is geared toward students interested in all aspects of producing a fashion magazine.
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