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The College of HRSM prepares leaders and scholars who drive the economic engines of SC, the nation, and the world.

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Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management Careers

dot_clear.gifStudents are able to choose from a wide variety of careers. Having taken more than 30 industry specific courses, students learn transferable skills. These skills provide students with a competitive advantage when interviewing.

Consumer or Market Researcher

  • Corporate Trainer
  • Divisional Merchandise Manager (in charge of all buyers in a division)
  • Divisional Sales Manager
  • General Merchandise Manager (in charge of personnel across divisions)
  • General Sales Manager
  • Industry Journalist
  • Merchandise Buyer (buy for a particular type of product – men’s casual)
  • Personnel Manager
  • Resident Buying Office Administrator
  • Retail Analyst
  • Retail Manager
  • Department Stores
  • Specialty Stores

Retail Technology Specialist

  • Electronic Services
  • Trainer

Sales Representative

  • Apparel Manufacturer
  • Cosmetic Company
  • Service Company
  • Wholesaler

Trend Analyst

  • Visual Merchandiser (responsible for all displays)
  • Catalog Companies
  • Department Stores
  • Home Shopping Networks
  • Malls
  • Specialty

For more information on career opportunities, visit the following links:

http://www.careersinretailing.com/
http://www.careers-in-marketing.com/rt.htm
http://www.careers-in-business.com/retail.htm
http://www.black-collegian.com/career/industry-reports/irretail.shtml
http://www.prenhall.com/divisions/bp/app/berman3/cw/careers_retailing/intern.html