Get an in-depth look at the fashion industry, learning from industry professionals, and witness how this multifaceted industry offers exciting careers within merchandising, product development, wholesale, styling, trend and retail analysis.
Fashion Merchandising in New York City
Explore NYC and work with the National Retail Federation while you study Fashion Merchandising!
- Get an in-depth look at the industry including merchandising, wholesale, styling, trend, and retail analytics.
- Learn from industry professionalsa and build future partnerships and mentoring relationsihps
Assignments and seminars focus on the key forces driving change in the retail industry, focusing on trends that will matter most. Students also have the opportunity to build upon future partnerships and mentoring relationships.
- Faculty Leader: Katherine Romo, kk11814@txstate.edu
- Course: FM 4320 Domestic Markets
- Course Dates: December 17-2025-January 30, 2026
- Travel: January 6-11, 2026
- Program Fee: $2,405
- Course Tution: $2068.24
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
Participate in the NRF Student Program
During NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City, college students have the opportunity to begin their future careers in retail and get a taste of everything NRF has to offer. Students explore a variety of career paths in the retail industry, meet with dozens of recruiters from their favorite brands, and create visions for their futures. Retail executives in marketing, merchandising, talent, entrepreneurship, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, supply chain, technology, and more share their stories, insights, and lessons learned in their careers.
Study Tours
Learn about the fashion industry firsthand. These tours include visits to design showrooms, retail companies, and opportunities to network with industry professionals.
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