AA Merchandising at Arizona State University

The Associate of Arts program in merchandising is a distinctly professional, hands-on degree program that teaches you the fundamentals of fashion merchandising. Course offerings emphasize key skills sought across the fashion retail industry, such as merchandising, trend forecasting, consumer behavior analysis, retail management and branding. All courses are embedded within the principles of sustainability, preparing you to be a part of the next generation of environmentally conscious industry leaders.

Faculty: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts  |  Department: ASU FIDM  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses FSH 125 Survey of the Fashion Industry FSH 204 Social Aspects of Fashion FSH 209 Quantitative Digital Literacy for the Fashion Industry FSH 300 Global Fashion Industry FSH 435 Contemporary Fashion FSH 175 Merchandising Essentials

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Buyer Growth: 6.0% Median Salary: $77,710 Learn more Merchandiser Growth: 6.0% Median Salary: $77,710 Learn more Purchasing Agent Growth: 6.0% Median Salary: $77,710 Learn more Purchasing Manager Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $148,080 Learn more Sales Associate Growth: 1.1% Median Salary: $48,280 Learn more Sales Manager Growth: 4.5% Median Salary: $148,270 Learn more Store Manager Growth: -3.7% Median Salary: $48,520 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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