Design Your Future with Us

At NDSU’s Apparel, Retail Merchandising & Design program, students blend creativity, business insight, and technical skills to thrive in the fast-paced world of fashion and retail. Whether you’re passionate about design, product development, or retail strategy, our program prepares you to lead in a competitive industry.

Bison statue on a fall day with the sun shining down

Discover Your Path

Explore diverse degree options that blend creativity, business, and innovation. Whether you're designing the next big trend, launching your own brand, or mastering retail strategy, we have a program tailored for you.

Explore our Degree Options

Career Opportunities

Discover the endless possibilities waiting for you in fashion, retail, and design. From creative roles to business leadership, the ARMD program prepares you for a future filled with success and innovation.

Career Opportunities

Experience the World

Our students go beyond the classroom with opportunities to explore the fashion and retail industries through Study Tours and Study Abroad programs. From visiting top companies in Minneapolis to experiencing global fashion hubs like Paris and London, our students gain hands-on learning, cultural immersion, and invaluable industry insights. Expand your horizons and prepare for a dynamic career in fashion and design.

Support Education & Research

Your gift to the department helps fuel student success, groundbreaking research, and transformative educational experiences. Every contribution, big or small, makes a lasting impact on our students, faculty, and the future of the field.

Give to the Department of Apparel, Retail Merchandising & Design