Course General Description

A Design & Merchandising (D&M) degree from the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design combines creativity and business across the fashion and lifestyle industries. From product development to buying and marketing, students in the D&M program are exposed to a variety of career paths in textiles, manufacturing, retail, media and public relations through our innovative co-op program, industry projects integrated into various courses, and our esteemed faculty who have years of experience in the industry. Through the Design & Merchandising program, students will develop an appreciation for fashion, style and product quality, learn to communicate verbally and visually through traditional and emerging media, and gain the business knowledge and skills to promote goods and services in the global marketplace. Students will have the opportunity to stage the Drexel Fashion Show, produce the award-winning D&M lifestyle magazine, and develop retail strategies in our retail lab. Students can complete their Bachelor of Science in Design & Merchandising degree in four years, with a six month co-op during their junior year.

School General Description

Drexel is a comprehensive global research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs. Drexel has built its global reputation on core achievements that include: Leadership in experiential learning through Drexel Co-op. A history of academic technology firsts. Recognition as a model of best practices in translational, use-inspired research. Founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Drexel now engages with students and communities around the world via: Three Philadelphia campuses and other regional sites. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the nation’s oldest major natural science museum and research organization. International research partnerships including China and Israel. Drexel Online, one of the oldest and most successful providers of online degree programs. Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, and a major engine for economic development in the region. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics. Drexel’s ongoing strategic plan, "Transforming the Modern Urban University," guides the University's 21st-century trajectory.