Welcome

Welcome to the Apparel Merchandising & Management (AMM) major at Cal Poly Pomona!  

Our goal is to provide you with the very best education in apparel business and technology as it relates to the development, production, and retailing of fashion and other apparel products.

We are the only program on the West Coast accredited by the Textiles and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission, and one of only nine nationwide. 

Why Choose AMM?

You will have a comprehensive curriculum at Cal Poly Pomona, with courses covering design, textiles, fashion entrepreneurship and promotion, retail math and management, sustainability, and technology.

You can specialize in different areas, from textiles and design to product management and merchandising. 

As part of the Polytechnic Experience, you will gain hands-on experience that will develop your portfolio, whether it's an internship, the capstone course creating a fashion line, or helping to run an actual business.

You can join one of our clubs and participate in student competitions. You can also participate in our study abroad programs in London and Paris.

Our proximity to Los Angeles, a major hub in the global apparel industry, provides you with numerous opportunities to network with alumni, hear guest lecturers from industry professionals, intern with major brands, or take field trips to trade shows, manufacturing facilities, and corporate offices.

Facilities

Apparel industry tools go far beyond the sewing machine.

Here you will learn how to use body-scanning technology and design software that you can use in our computer labs. You can discover garment and textile testing, digital textile printing, and digital embroidery. You can also learn about e-commerce, digital marketing, and data analytics, and access trend forecasting tools like WGSN or industry publications like the Sourcing Journal.  

Student facilities include private study and meeting rooms and a kitchen/lounge. In the University Library, we have established a leadership resource center, sponsored by Target.

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People

Most of our AMM students are from around California, but they also include out-of-state and international students. They are united by an enthusiasm for their subject. When classes are in session, there is a buzz that permeates through our whole building. It is the buzz created by students who love what they are doing.

We have a first-class faculty team with qualifications from leading schools and who are internationally known in their respective fields. All have hands-on industry experience, are active in the pursuit of new knowledge, and are committed to making learning an interactive, challenging, and rewarding experience.

Last but not least, there are our dedicated staff members who keep us running smoothly, making sure our equipment and labs are maintained and ready, that lost becomes found, and that problems are turned into solutions.

Career Destinations

Southern California, and Los Angeles in particular, have emerged as a global center for fashion, active sports apparel, and related industries.  Our bachelor’s degree will prepare you for a diverse array of career pathways in the international apparel production and retailing industries and related sectors. See the Career Resources page for more information.

So, visit the rest of our site to learn more about the AMM program and our unique, hands-on, real-world, learn-by-doing approach.

Jiangning Che and Chitra Dabas
Professors and Interim Department Co-Chairs