The Merchandising option includes courses designed to teach students the process involved in the planning, buying, and selling of merchandise in either manufacturing or retail organizations. Students choosing this option are shown the importance of understanding all aspects of the industry, everything from the fiber selection to the consumers who are purchasing the items. Classes in this option explore product development, visual merchandising, merchandising strategies, consumer behavior, buying strategies, marketing, and international business.
Merchandising Requirements
(120 Hours)
First Year
| |
| First Term | Hours |
| AMT 108 | 3 |
| ComSt 102 [C] or H D 205 [C] (GER) recommended | 3 |
| FA 101 [H] (GER) | 3 |
| Engl 101 [W] (GER) | 3 |
| GenED 110 [S] | 3 |
| Second Term | Hours |
| AMT 208 | 3 |
| Soc 101 [S] or Psych 105 [S] (GER) recommended | 3 |
| Stat 212 [N] (GER) recommended | 3 |
| FSHN 130 [B] (GER) recommended | 3 |
| GenEd 111 [A] (GER) | 3 |
Second Year
| |
| First Term | Hours |
| AMT 210 | 4 |
| EconS 101 [S] (GER) | 3 |
| Intercultural Studies [I,G,K] (GER) | 3 |
| Physical Sciences [P] (GER) | 3 or 4 |
| Elective** | 3 |
| Second Term | Hours |
| AMT 212 | 3 |
| ACCTG 230 | 3 |
| Biological Sciences [B] (GER) | 3 or 4 |
| Elective** | 6 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
Third Year
| |
| First Term | Hours |
| AMT 314 | 3 |
| AMT 318 | 3 |
| Mktg 360 | 3 |
| Electives** | 6 |
| Second Term | Hours |
| EconS 352 | 3 |
| AMT 417 | 3 |
| AMT 420 [M] | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
Fourth Year
| |
| First Term | Hours |
| AMT 490 | 3 |
| Electives | 12 |
| Tier III Capstone Course (GER) | 3 |
| Second Term | Hours |
| AMT 413 [M] | 3 |
| AMT 450 | 3 |
| AMT 440 | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
Footnotes
** A maximum of 9 hours of electives may be taken at the 100-200 level.
