BSc. Textiles Merchandising and Design, Apparel Design

BSc. Textiles Merchandising and Design, Apparel Design

The Apparel Design Concentration is part of the Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Merchandising, and Design at MTSU. Apparel Design blends a flair for fashion with practical knowledge of all aspects of the business. Students who have a talent for design and creating clothes, for themselves or others, can apply their creativity in classes designed to expand their knowledge of the practical side of the multibillion-dollar fashion industry. MTSU, with the only apparel design program at a state university in Tennessee, boasts one of the relatively few such programs in the Southeast and one of the best. The major in Textiles, Merchandising, and Design (TXMD) leads to entry-level career opportunities in various fashion-related industries. Textiles, Merchandising, and Design majors and minors must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in all TXMD courses. The Textiles, Merchandising, and Design program consists of four academic years.

Career Path

Fashion designers work in wholesale or manufacturing establishments, apparel companies, retailers, theater or dance companies, and design firms. Entry-level career opportunities include: Assistant Apparel Designer, Fashion Designer, Fashion Forecaster, Fit Specialist, Patternmaker, Personal Stylist, Product Development Specialist, Sourcing Agent, Technical Designer.