As part of the Fashion and Textile Management program, you will study basic business principles and apply them to the fashion and textile industry. You will learn about fashion trends and consumer behavior, branding, retail management, entrepreneurship, merchandising and marketing. Students also gain knowledge in the physical and mathematical sciences as they relate to textiles (fiber properties and fabric construction). Add to that hands-on experiences with internships and in-class projects and you will have a solid understanding of the industry, from fiber to finished product! The fashion and textile industry is complex. It involves everything from understanding the mechanics of how fabrics are made to knowing how to market your final product. At NC State, we do not just teach you the basics, we give you the entrepreneurial skills you will need to build a career in the industry– because a solid business plan is as important as a dazzling design.

Students in Fashion and Textile Management can choose from two concentrations:

Brand Management and Marketing

Learn how to position products and services for success in the marketplace, particularly in the fashion, retail and textile industries. You will study branding strategies, consumer and product trends, licensed products, and global marketplace dynamics.

Fashion Development and Product Management

Focus on design and development of fashion products, from jeans to bridal gowns. You will use trend analyses, coloration, silhouette selection, and other skills and concepts to develop fashions that appeal to consumers.

Courses include:

The Business of the Fashion and Textile Industry, Textile Brand Management and Marketing, Fashion Design and Development, Computer-Aided Design, Textile Consumer Behavior, Entrepreneurship in Fashion and Textiles, Retail and Supply Chain Management in Textiles, Global Textile Trade, Strategic Management in Fashion and Textiles, Retail Buying, Merchandising, Legal Aspects of Textiles

College	Wilson College of Textiles
Discipline	Business Management, Finance Technology
Academic Department	Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management
Departmental Contact	Last Names A-L: Meggie Metcalf Last Names M-Z: Alyssa Jennings
Major Overview	Fashion and Textile Management: Brand Management and Marketing Fashion and Textile Management: Fashion Development and Product Management
Plan Requirements	Fashion and Textile Management: Brand Management and Marketing Fashion and Textile Management: Fashion Development and Product Management
Semester Sequence	Fashion and Textile Management: Brand Management and Marketing Fashion and Textile Management: Fashion Development and Product Management
Related Majors	None
Skills You Could Develop	Business practices Teamwork
Learn More About This Major	Wilson College of Textiles Fashion and Textile Management
Career Titles	Advertising, Promotions, Marketing Manager Buyer/Purchasing Manager Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative
Learn More About Careers	Make Your Career Goals a Reality-Career Development Center The Textile Institute Career One Stop Videos Occupational Outlook Handbook