Milwaukee Area Technical College: Fashion Marketing, Fashion Track/Retail Management Track
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Department of Marketing

The Fashion Marketing program at Milwaukee Area Technical College prepares students for careers in boutiques, stores, and specialty shops. Fashion courses focus on the creative aspects of selling apparel products, while retail management courses focus on the financial and managerial aspects of retail. Students leave the program with the skills and knowledge to begin careers as sales representatives, visual merchandisers, buyers, and store managers.

What fashion related programs and degrees does Milwaukee Area Technical College offer?
As of 2011, Milwaukee Area Technical College offers the following degrees:
AAS Fashion Marketing, Fashion Track
AAS Fashion Marketing, Retail Management Track

What’s the school’s contact information?
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Department of Marketing
6665 S. Howell Ave.
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Phone: 414-571-4507
www.matc.edu

Type of School? Public

How much is tuition?
Annual tuition: $3,450 (in-state)
Room & Board: not available

What’s the typical student profile?
Milwaukee Area Technical College total undergraduate students: 57,000
Fashion program students: 90-100

What are the requirements to enter program?
Program requires a 2.0 GPA and a cumulative score of 18 on the ACT or passing on Accuplacer.

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 Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Fashion program have?
Faculty members: 11

What career placement services does Milwaukee Area Technical College provide?
Students are required to complete an internship after two semesters, where they are usually placed among major retailers in the Milwaukee area. Students can join the program’s Marketing Management Club for further professional development.
All data is as of 2011.