FMPD Minor Program
A Fine Line Between Fashion and Business
Fashion merchandising and product development (FMPD) is proud to offer a dynamic minor for undergraduates who are eager to make their mark in the competitive apparel industry. Open to all non-FMPD majors across BGSU, this niche program is your gateway to a challenging, satisfying and in-demand career in the fashion industry.
Why choose to minor in FMPD?
- Regardless of major – art, marketing, interior design, theatre, tourism, business – the FMPD minor offers specialty skills and value-added career options
- Fashion-specific computer-aided design software
- Fashion trend reports
- Merchandising strategies, product knowledge and textiles
- Collaborative learning environment
- Introduces students to a national and international network of retailers
- Exposure to fashion destinations
- Ohio is ranked in the Top 10 retail states by total impact, resulting in employment opportunities
MINOR COURSEWORK
Required Minor Courses: (15 total credits)
FMPD 1510: Fashion & Textile Industry
FMPD 2510: Fundamentals of Fashion
FMPD 2810: Textiles for Fashion
FMPD 3510: Fashion Forecasting
FMPD 4510: Global Sourcing and Trade
Electives: Choose two of the following courses: (6 total credits)
FMPD 2020: Merchandising Math
FMPD 2400: Computers for Fashion
FMPD 3130: Technical Design
FMPD 3600: Omni-Channel Retailing
FMPD 4020: Merchandising Soft Goods
To declare a minor, request a MINOR REQUEST FORM from your College advising office.
Updated: 12/11/2023 11:21AM