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Diploma of Fashion Merchandising

Santa Monica College

  • Santa Monica, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Santa Monica College campus

About the program

Bachelor degree in taking fashion products from concept to consumer.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Fashion Merchandising. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in fashion and retail.

Career outcomes

  • Buying and planning
  • Digital merchandising
  • Event planning and activation
  • Forecasting and trend prediction
  • Styling and creative direction
  • Sustainability

Curriculum

  • Key courses: Digital Tools for Fashion Presentations
  • Fabric for Fashion
  • Merchandising Concepts and Practices
  • Product Development and Merchandising
  • Sustainability and the Future of Fashion. Includes three required internships and the option of one of 11 minors. Full requirements are in the catalogue.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school completion or equivalent; transcripts of the last school attended (US school transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher); personal essay of 500 words on major
  • degree and transfer plans; sponsor bank statement; proof of English proficiency; age 18 or older (16-17 with guardian conditions). Source: https://www.smc.edu/admission-aid/apply/international-students/submit-documents.php

Accepted academic background

High school completion or equivalent (transcripts of last school attended; US school transcripts must show cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher); personal essay 500 words; sponsor bank statement; 18 or older (16-17 with conditions)

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT 45
  • Duolingo 75
  • PTE Academic 39
  • Cambridge CAE/CPE grade C
  • IELTS Academic 5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Financial Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$11,789 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSanta Monica College (campus within SMC not stated in the catalog)
Faculty or schoolBusiness
DepartmentFashion Design and Merchandising
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value40
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteFoundation and other scholarship opportunities exist for eligible students; requirements differ for international applicants.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    5 Jan 2027

    52 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.