Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Department of Apparel, Housing, & Resource Management Programs Profile

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University: Apparel, Housing, &
Resource Management
Blacksburg, Virginia
Department of Apparel, Housing, & Resource Management

The Apparel Product Development & Merchandising Management program
at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University combines a solid liberal
arts education with the knowledge and skills required for careers such as
fashion coordinators, buyers, fashion forecasters, merchandise managers, and
visual managers. Students learn about all aspects of production, development,
merchandising, and distribution of apparel and other fashion products.

What fashion related programs and degrees does Virginia Polytechnic
Institute & State University offer?
As of 2011, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University offers the following
degrees:
B.S. Apparel, Housing, & Resource Management, Apparel Product Development &
Merchandising Management

What’s the school’s contact information?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Department of Apparel, Housing, & Resource Management
240 Wallace Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540-231-6164
www.ahrm.vt.edu

Type of School? Public

How much is tuition?
Annual tuition: $9,500 (in-state)
Room & Board: $6,400-$9,800

What’s the typical student profile?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University total undergraduate students:
24,000
Fashion program students: 180

What are the requirements to enter program?
Program requires a 2.0 GPA.

How long does it take to complete program?
It usually takes four years to complete a B.S. degree, two years to complete a M.S.
degree and two or more years to complete a Ph D program.

How many faculty members does Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State
University’s Fashion program have?
Faculty members: 7

What career placement services does Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State
University provide?
Students who choose to complete an internship may do so in their junior year,
where they are typically placed among designers, manufacturers, retailers, and
product developers. Study abroad is available in Europe. Student organizations and
study tours provide further opportunity for interaction with industry experts and
networking.

All data is as of 2011.