Fashion Design and Retailing
Welcome to the Fashion Design and Retailing Department. Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fashion Design and Retailing, choose a concentration in Apparel Design or Merchandising, and prepare for a career as a fashion designer, retail buyer, technical designer, retail merchandising analyst, product developer, retail manager, patternmaker, visual merchandiser, product manager, theatrical costumer, fashion merchandiser, market researcher, fashion coordinator, or costume curator.
Why choose Framingham State University?
- Business and industry partnerships
- State-of-the-art computer technology
- Professional curriculum combined with strong Liberal Arts
- Located in suburban Boston
- Dynamic merchandising and design opportunities
- Seven full-time faculty
- Small classes and individual attention
- Individual advising and career counseling
- Diverse student body
Framingham State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Spotlight on Fashion

Fashion Design and Retailing
"My professors have a wealth of knowledge and industry experience. Framingham State University is also in a pivotal location. We are so connected to TJX, and it’s easy to go into Boston. We are a big hub."

Fashion Design and Retailing
"As a merchandiser, I am still designing things. It is very helpful to know the design aspects."

Designer at Diane Gilman Jeans
"The Fashion Design and Retailing department has helped me translate into the workforce through real world experience involving internships, participating in the fashion club, and classroom collaborations. While interning with TJX, I was able to gain hands- on experience working for a fashion company and training in industry software programs that I continue to use even in my current employment. Being part of the fashion club e-board, I’ve developed leadership skills that have helped me grow into manager positions and collaborate with my design team. My years at FSU were the fundamentals for my success in the fashion industry."