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Student ID:__________________________
Student Name:_______________________
Adviser Name:_______________________
Bulletin: 2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin
Program: Retail Merchandising and Management, B.S.
Minimum Credits Required:__________________
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Retail Merchandising and Management, B.S.
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Introduction
The Retail Merchandising and Management program is designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in corporate, regional or store-level management positions in the retail industry and support areas. Students explore the functional areas of retailing, including marketing, promotions, human resources, accounting, buying, merchandising, sourcing and logistics. They also sharpen their skills in analytical reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, oral and written communications. A minor in Business Administration can also be earned within the program requirements. A highlight of the program is the senior-level retail practicum or co-op/internship in which students work in management-level positions in retailing. Numerous opportunities are available for travel and study abroad experiences to enhance the educational programming.
Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level managerial positions in merchandise buying, planning and management; store management and operations; training; human resources and e-commerce. Although specific job titles vary by organization, graduates of the program have been recruited to fill such positions as business analyst, executive team lead, sourcing specialist, department manager, assistant store manager, manager trainee, assistant buyer, pricing analyst, unit development leader, retail operations manager and visual merchandising/space management planner.
General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree
| Total for graduation |
120 credits |
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| General Education |
40 credits |
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| Professional Studies |
40-41 credits |
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| Concentration |
39-40 credits |
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Program Requirements |
General Education |
Communication Skills (9 credits) |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| ENGL-101 Composition 1 or | | |
| ENGL-111 Freshman English–Honors I | | |
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| ENGL-102 Composition 2 or | | |
| ENGL-112 Freshman English–Honors II or | | |
| ENGL-113 Honors Seminar I | | |
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| SPCOM-100 Fundamentals of Speech | | |
Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)At least one mathematics or statistics course and a natural science course with a lab are required. MATH 123 required for Buying concentration. MATH 120, MATH 121, or MATH 123 required for Store Operations Management Concentration. STAT 130 recommended prerequisite for BUMKG 479.
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Arts and Humanities (6 credits)Courses must be from two different areas including art history, creative arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, music appreciation, performing arts and philosophy.
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Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits) |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| ECON-210 Principles of Economics I | | |
| GEOG-104 World Geography (Required for Buying Concentration) | | |
Note(s):Other concentrations choose 3 additional credits from areas including anthropology, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.
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Contemporary Issues (3 credits)Courses must be selected from the list of approved contemporary issues courses. ICT 103 required for Buying concentration.
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Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.
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Selectives (3 credits)Courses/credits may be selected from any category to meet the 40-credit requirement.
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Professional Studies40-41 credits required
Students must complete 500 hours of approved and verified retail work experience. Overall 2.0 GPA required for graduation. Required and Selective courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit. BURTL-449 Cooperative Education Experience cannot be taken during last session/term before graduation.
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| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| BUACT-206 Introduction to Financial Accounting | | |
| BUMGT-304 Principles of Management | | |
| BUMKG-330 Principles of Marketing | | |
| BURTL-105 Introduction to Retail Merchandising & Management | | |
| BURTL-127 Basic Merchandising | | |
| BURTL-329 Retail Promotions | | |
| BURTL-390 Merchandise Planning and Control | | |
| BURTL-425 Current Retail Strategies for a Differential Advantage | | |
| BUSCM-338 Principles of Logistics | | |
| ECON-215 Principles of Economics II | | |
Writing Selective (3 credits) |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| ENGL-320 Business Writing | | |
| ENGL-415 Technical Writing | | |
Senior Capstone Selective (3-4 credits)Select both practicum courses or the co-op experience.
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| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| BURTL-450 Retail Practicum I and | | |
| BURTL-451 Retail Practicum II | | |
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| BURTL-449 Cooperative Education Experience | | |
Advanced Marketing Selective (3 credits) |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| BUMKG-350 Digital Marketing Strategy and Practice | | |
| BUMKG-385 Target Marketing | | |
| BUMKG-479 Marketing Research | | |
International Selective (3 credits) |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| BUINB-260 International Business (required for Buying Concentration) | | |
| BUINB-367 International Management (required for HRM Concentration) | | |
| BUINB-485 International Marketing | | |
| BURTL-319 International Economic Trends in Textiles and Clothing | | |
Concentrations |
Buying and Product Management (39-40 credits) |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| APRL-167 Textiles I: Theory, Fibers and Structures | | |
| APRL-272 Quality Analysis of Sewn Products | | |
| BUACT-207 Introduction-Corporate and Managerial Accounting | | |
| BUMIS-333 Management Information Systems - Decision Support Systems | | |
| BURTL-212 Trend Tracking and Forecasting | | |
| BURTL-395 Assortment Planning | | |
| BURTL-490 Advanced Merchandise Planning Control | | |
Select one course (3 credits) from each of the following areas: |
Management Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| BURTL-327 Store Management | | |
| INMGT-400 Organizational Leadership | | |
| PSYC-382 Human Resource Management | | |
Problem-Solving Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| ENGL-247 Critical Writing | | |
| LOG-250 Critical Thinking | | |
| LOG-301 Introduction to Logical Thinking | | |
Product Management Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| APRL-250 Textiles II: Evaluation | | |
| ICT-311 Information and Communication Technologies Analytics | | |
Sourcing Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| BUSCM-437 Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Chain Management | | |
| BURTL-319 International Economic Trends in Textiles and Clothing | | |
| INMGT-305 Resource Planning and Materials Management | | |
Electives (6-7 credits)See adviser for list of approved courses.
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Fashion Marketing (39-40 credits) |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| APRL-167 Textiles I: Theory, Fibers and Structures | | |
| APRL-272 Quality Analysis of Sewn Products | | |
| BURTL-212 Trend Tracking and Forecasting | | |
| BURTL-327 Store Management | | |
| BURTL-229 Visual Merchandising | | |
| BURTL-417 Social/Psychological Aspects of Clothing | | |
| PSYC-382 Human Resource Management | | |
Select one course (2-4 credits) from each of the following areas: |
Spanish Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| SPAN-121 Practical Spanish I | | |
| SPAN-122 Practical Spanish II | | |
| SPAN-103 Elementary Spanish I | | |
| SPAN-104 Elementary Spanish II | | |
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SPAN-XXX Other SPAN course with approval.
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Diversity Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| INMGT-415 Inclusivity in Leadership | | |
| PSYC-340 Psychology of Individual and Group Differences | | |
| PSYC-372 Psychology of Sex and Gender | | |
| SOC-275 Sociology of Gender Roles | | |
| SOC-375 Sociology of Minority Groups | | |
| SPCOM-312 Intercultural Communication | | |
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XXX-XXX Other diversity course with approval.
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Leadership Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| TRHRD-360 Training Systems in Business and Industry | | |
| INMGT-400 Organizational Leadership | | |
| INMGT-430 Employee Involvement: Work Teams | | |
| INMGT-416 People Process Culture | | |
| MSL-101 Leadership and Personal Development | | |
| MSL-102 Basic Leadership | | |
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XXX-XXX Other leadership course with approval.
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Electives (8-13 credits) BUACT-207 Introduction-Corporate and Managerial Accounting is suggested for Business Minor requirement completion.
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Human Resource Management (39-40 credits) |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| BURTL-327 Store Management | | |
| INMGT-400 Organizational Leadership | | |
| PSYC-379 Public Relations | | |
| PSYC-382 Human Resource Management | | |
| PSYC-403 Management of Employee Reward Systems | | |
| PSYC-485 Recruitment & Selection of Human Resources | | |
| SPCOM-414 Interviewing | | |
| TRHRD-360 Training Systems in Business and Industry | | |
Select one course (2-4 credits) from each of the following areas: |
Spanish Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| SPAN-121 Practical Spanish I | | |
| SPAN-122 Practical Spanish II | | |
| SPAN-103 Elementary Spanish I | | |
| SPAN-104 Elementary Spanish II | | |
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SPAN-XXX Other SPAN course with approval.
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Diversity Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| INMGT-415 Inclusivity in Leadership | | |
| PSYC-340 Psychology of Individual and Group Differences | | |
| PSYC-372 Psychology of Sex and Gender | | |
| SOC-275 Sociology of Gender Roles | | |
| SOC-375 Sociology of Minority Groups | | |
| SPCOM-312 Intercultural Communication | | |
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XXX-XXX Other diversity course with approval.
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Leadership selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| INMGT-416 People Process Culture | | |
| INMGT-430 Employee Involvement: Work Teams | | |
| MSL-101 Leadership and Personal Development | | |
| MSL-102 Basic Leadership | | |
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XXX-XXX Other leadership course with approval.
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Electives (8-13 credits) BUACT-207 Introduction-Corporate and Managerial Accounting is suggested for to complete a Business Minor. An experiential course is suggested to complete a Human Resource Management Minor.
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Store Operations Management (39-40 credits) |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| BUACT-207 Introduction-Corporate and Managerial Accounting | | |
| BUMIS-333 Management Information Systems - Decision Support Systems | | |
| BURTL-229 Visual Merchandising | | |
| BURTL-327 Store Management | | |
| INMGT-400 Organizational Leadership | | |
| PSYC-382 Human Resource Management | | |
| SPCOM-414 Interviewing | | |
Select one course (2-4 credits) from each of the following areas: |
Spanish Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| SPAN-121 Practical Spanish I | | |
| SPAN-122 Practical Spanish II | | |
| SPAN-103 Elementary Spanish I | | |
| SPAN-104 Elementary Spanish II | | |
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SPAN-XXX Other SPAN course with approval.
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Diversity Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| INMGT-415 Inclusivity in Leadership | | |
| PSYC-340 Psychology of Individual and Group Differences | | |
| PSYC-372 Psychology of Sex and Gender | | |
| SOC-275 Sociology of Gender Roles | | |
| SOC-375 Sociology of Minority Groups | | |
| SPCOM-312 Intercultural Communication | | |
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XXX-XXX Other diversity course with approval.
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Leadership Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| TRHRD-360 Training Systems in Business and Industry | | |
| INMGT-430 Employee Involvement: Work Teams | | |
| INMGT-416 People Process Culture | | |
| MSL-101 Leadership and Personal Development | | |
| MSL-102 Basic Leadership | | |
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XXX-XXX Other leadership course with approval.
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Problem-Solving Selective: |
| Course Name | Term Taken | Grade |
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| ENGL-247 Critical Writing | | |
| LOG-250 Critical Thinking | | |
| LOG-301 Introduction to Logical Thinking | | |
Electives (7-10 credits)See adviser for list of approved courses.
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