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.
| 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 | MERCHANDISE PLANNING AND CONTROL | 4 |
| MRKT 492 | CONSUMER BEHAVIOR | 4 |
| MRKT 495 | RETAIL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
| ^ | Writing Intensive Course (WIC) |
Option Code: 782