Hartwick College students at Colosseum in Rome during J Term Global Fashion Industry course

Welcome to Hartwick FASHION MERCHANDISING

WHY STUDY FASHION MERCHANDISING AT HARTWICK?

You’re a trendsetter. You want to rock the runway with the hottest looks and show customers what they can buy to look their best.

Here’s why our fashion merchandising program stands out:

  • Gain essential expertise in fashion merchandising, both locally and globally.
  • Earn a certification in Just in Time Inventory Management (minimizing waste, maximizing efficiency) or Six Sigma (enhancing quality, reducing defects).
  • Apply marketing strategies and theories directly to the fashion industry.
  • Sharpen critical thinking and problem-solving skills to thrive in diverse fashion business challenges.

PAIR WITH:

  • Pair with business to sharpen your fashion focus.
  • Pair with digital marketing to drive consumer choices and elevate your brand.
  • Pair with art to create the hottest trends and the advertisements that sell them.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Decode customer behavior and the power of social media in shaping buyer decisions.
  • Grasp the intricate connections between design houses, storefronts and global supply chains.
  • Experience the global fashion industry firsthand with an international J Term course.
  • Put your skills to the test with an internship in marketing, buying or design.

"My experience taking this course in the fashion capital of the world was truly unforgettable! Being able to learn about the history of fashion and how it has evolved and shaped the business industry was very educational and captivating!!"

Kristen Vaccarelli '25

J Term: Global Fashion Industry in Italy Student

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Hartwick Announces New Fashion Merchandising Minor

The new minor will challenge students to explore customer behavior and the connections between design houses, storefronts, and global supply chains.

Faculty

Aaron R. Stephens

Associate Professor of Business and Finance and Department Chair
607-431-4939

WeiWei Zhang

Associate Professor of Marketing
607-431-4948

LET’S GET STARTED!