Merchandising Management Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
Students in the Merchandising Management option prepare for retail management positions, merchandising positions related to product development and manufacturing, and merchandising positions related to retail. In a global, diverse, and fast-paced, competitive environment, merchandisers are involved in market analysis, business planning, assortment planning, sourcing, pricing, distribution and visual presentation of apparel and textile products to satisfy the needs of the consumer.
Option Code: 782
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DSGN 255 | TEXTILES | 4 |
| DSGN 276 | INTRODUCTION TO MERCHANDISING MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| DSGN 330 | ^FASHION FORECASTING AND MARKET ANALYSIS | 4 |
| DSGN 377 | RETAIL AND MERCHANDISING | 4 |
| DSGN 471 | RETAIL PRESENTATION STRATEGIES | 4 |
| DSGN 472 | 4 | |
| MRKT 492 | CONSUMER BEHAVIOR | 4 |
| MRKT 495 | RETAIL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
| ^ | Writing Intensive Course (WIC) |
Option Code: 782