BS in Fashion Design
College
- East Falls Campus
- Kanbar College of Design Engineering & Commerce
Degree Earned
- Bachelor of Science
Program Type
- On Campus
“This ranking is a solid endorsement of our uniquely industry-entrenched and industry-focused curriculum, which sets us apart from competitive programs.”
- Sheila Connelly, Program Director
Business of Fashion ranks Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) as one of the top fashion schools in the world. Through the Fashion Design program you will receive an extraordinary introduction into the fast-paced, creative and energetic fashion industry. Then, only four short years later, you will have earned the reputation of a Jefferson fashion design graduate: you will be globally recognized as a team-oriented designer who understands the interrelationship between design, technology, production and business; an individual adept at innovatively responding to the ever-changing needs of the fashion marketplace.
When you come to Jefferson, you join a fashion design program that is modeled on the fashion industry and you should prepare to immerse yourself in the world of fashion. You will be transformed into a fashion design professional through hands-on experience with computerized design and production equipment while also building a strong foundation in design and technical courses.
During your time at Jefferson, you will also have the opportunity to add an international dimension to your education by participating in our study abroad programs at international fashion centers like London and Rome, or through short courses in other fashion hubs around the world. With a global experience, you will gain a cross-cultural outlook while broadening your design skills; strengthening your competitive edge in the international marketplace.
The Jefferson fashion design program prepares you to influence the fashion design world. Our alumni work as fashion professionals in all areas and levels of the fashion industry, following in the footsteps of our distinguished faculty who have served as leaders in both the design and production sides of the fashion industry. With such a strong network of fashion expertise, you will have plenty of opportunities to land coveted internships and start careers in companies including Nannette Lepore, BCBG Maxazria, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Urban Outfitters, and Vogue Magazine.
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Program Highlights
Our fashion design program offers students a matchless introduction into the fast-paced, creative fashion industry. Students are taught by industry professionals and graduates are recognized as team-oriented designers who understand the relationship between design, technology, production and business in the global marketplace fashion marketplace.
- Learning through hands-on experience with the latest design equipment
- Study abroad with opportunities in major fashion centers, including London and Rome
- Intern with companies including Betsy Johnson, Tommy Hilfiger, Urban Outfitters, and Vogue
Related Programs
- Textile Design
- Textile Design (M.S.)
- Fashion Merchandising and Management
- Global Fashion Enterprise (M.S.)