The Department of Retailing offers a Bachelor of Science in Retailing with Specializations in Retail Management and Fashion Merchandising. The program focuses on strong business and liberal arts core. Team building, communications, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are emphasized; 30 industry-specific courses are offered. Faculty and industry experts teach in the classroom.
 

Examples of Courses Taken by the Retail Management Specialization

• Principles of Retailing

• Careers in Retailing

• Computer Applications in Business, Business Communications

• Personnel Organization & Supervision

• Sales Strategies

• Retail Buying

• Retail Promotion

• Marketing

• Principles of Management

• Store Operations

• Retail Management Strategies

• Functional Accounting

• Economics.

Examples of Courses Taken by the Fashion Merchandising Specialization

• Principles of Fashion Merchandising
• Careers in Retailing
• Business Communications
• Personnel Organization & Supervision
• Textiles for Retailers
• Retail Buying
• Retail Promotion
• Contemporary Trends in Fashion
• Marketing
• Principles of Management
• Fashion Product Analysis
• Durable Products
• Merchandise Management Strategies
• Visual Merchandising & Store Design.