The Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Marketing from Parsons The New School for Design provides students with a well-rounded education covering all aspects of the fashion industry from marketing, merchandising, branding, and design to global business practices and new technologies. Key areas of focus include developing fashion marketing strategies, analyzing target markets, creating global marketing plans, managing brands, understanding product development and manufacturing processes, and utilizing industry software. Students also learn about retailing, importing/exporting, color theory, fashion history, trend forecasting, and public relations.