Apparel Merchandising and Management

Industry Recognition

In April 2025, our apparel merchandising and management (AMM) program received accreditation from the Textiles and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC).

Accreditation certifies that the department provides the highest quality educational experiences to prepare students for careers in the fashion and apparel industries.

AMM is the ONLY apparel program on the West Coast accredited by TAPAC and one of only nine nationwide.

In addition, the AMM degree is one of 12 colleges that has been recognized by the American Apparel & Footwear Association, an industry trade association.

Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) is located in the foothills adjacent to the beautiful San Gabriel mountains just 30 miles east of Los Angeles.

The 1,500 acre campus, is wrapped on all sides with green space, and is home to the Kellogg Arabian Horse Center.

Our 28,000 students, benefit from a tradition of learn-by doing, inclusion, and small class settings. Their experience at CPP equips them for personal and professional success.

The US News & World Report consistently recognizes Cal Poly Pomona as among the best and most innovative undergraduate universities in the western United States.

CPP is also recognized elsewhere in the national media as being among the best value universities and as having the highest economic impact on its graduates.

Graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Merchandising and Management with an option in