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Fashion Merchandising and Marketing, AAS

Fashion Merchandising & Marketing at JCCC—where business meets creativity.

Students working in the Fashion lab

Fashion goes beyond style—it’s a global business driven by consumer demand, branding, and market strategy.

The Fashion Merchandising & Marketing program at Johnson County Community College prepares you to navigate the dynamic fashion industry by combining trend analysis, retail management, digital marketing, and brand development.

Whether you aspire to work for a major retailer, manage brand strategy, or continue your education at a four-year institution, JCCC provides the foundation for a successful career in fashion merchandising and marketing.

Explore JCCC's catalog to learn about our Fashion Merchandising and Marketing degree and individual courses

[Catalog] Fashion Merchandising and Marketing, AAS

[Catalog] Fashion Merchandising and Design Courses

Why Choose Fashion Merchandising & Marketing at JCCC?

  • Industry-experienced faculty: Learn from professionals with expertise in buying, marketing, retail strategy, and brand development.
  • Consumer and market insight: Gain a deep understanding of trend forecasting, consumer behavior, and retail analytics to drive successful business strategies.
  • Retail and ecommerce training: Develop skills in omnichannel retail, visual merchandising, and digital marketing—critical areas in today’s evolving industry.
  • The Historical Fashion Collection: Study fashion history and branding through an extensive archive of garments and textiles.
  • Seamless transfer opportunities: Our program aligns with top four-year fashion business programs, making it easy to continue your education. 
  • Global travel: Expand your perspective with faculty tours and study abroad to fashion capitals like New York, Florence, and Paris, gaining firsthand insight into global trends and industry practices. See JCCC Global Engagement.
  • JCCC Fashion Show: Gain firsthand experience in event planning, marketing, and backstage production for JCCC’s annual fashion show.
  • Career and internship preparation: Build a professional portfolio showcasing your marketing and merchandising skills, preparing you for careers in buying, retail management, brand marketing, and more.

At JCCC, fashion merchandising and marketing go beyond the classroom—it’s about understanding the business of fashion.

Start your journey today and build a career where creativity, strategy, and industry knowledge come together.

Find your future in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing

  • Whether you’re looking for an associate’s degree to bolster your entry into the workforce or as a first step toward a four-year degree, JCCC’s Apparel Design and Technology program is a great place to start.
  • If you want to pursue further fashion design programs, JCCC has transfer pathways established with four-year universities across the country for a seamless transfer of your degree toward the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.  JCCC Transfer Information and Services has details; make an appointment with an Academic Counselor to explore your options.
  • Follow employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.
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Need help with homework? No problem!

The JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject — they can help you with your next paper or presentation. And our small Apparel Design and Technology classes — most have fewer than 15 students — means you’ll get one-on-one attention and feedback from your professors.