To succeed in the fashion business, you need to understand everything about it. Even if you have a great flair for style, it's important to develop that creative talent through disciplined study and channel it into a successful career! A degree in fashion merchandising gives you the start you need! Fashion is a multi-billion dollar industry that spans the globe and employs thousands. Fashion is a business that is fast-paced, exciting and attracts professionals who combine their passion for style with their know-how for business. And it's not just about glamorous designer outfits and supermodels; it~s about all aspects of the clothing industry - product buying, retailing, visual merchandising, promotion and more! Westwood~s Fashion Merchandising degree program gives you exposure to all of these important areas, with courses that include apparel analysis, trend forecasting, consumer behavior, retail management, retail buying, visual merchandising, fashion product development and more.