Merchandising, BS

University Core Curriculum Requirements

School of Human Sciences Core Requirements

• HMSC 1300 - Foundations in Human Sciences
• HMSC 3300 - Professional Leadership in Human Sciences

Merchandising Major

The Merchandising, Major  will consist of a 33 hour core and one of the following 18 hour concentrations:

• Fashion Merchandising
• Interior Merchandising
• Retailing

• Major Courses Credits / Units: 33 hours

• MRCH 1302 - Introduction to Retailing and Merchandising
• ARTS 1313 - Computer skills for Graphic Design

• OR

• MCOM 1316 - Photojournalism
• MRCH 2320 - Visual and Virtual Merchandising
• MRCH 3304 - Retail Trend Analysis and Forecasting
• MRCH 3306 - Merchandising Mathematics
• MRCH 3323 - Retail Category Management
• MRCH 4303 - Retail Buying
• MRCH 4319 - Global Perspectives in Retailing Principles
• HMSC 4120 - Practicum
• MRCH 4352 - Entrepreneurship in Retail Operations
• MRCH 4363 - Retail Service Promotion

• Fashion & Interior Merchandising Tracks Credits / Units: 18 hours

• INDS 1113 - Pre-Portfolio Development
• MRCH 1311 - History of Fashion

• OR (For IM Track)

• INDS 1370 - History of Interiors
• MRCH 2301 - Principles of Textile Science
• INDS 2325 - Introduction to AutoCAD
• MRCH 2333 - Apparel Design

• OR (For IM Track)

• MRCH 3318 - Accessories in Interiors
• MRCH 3333 - Apparel Quality Analysis

• OR (For IM Track)

• INDS 4360 - Overview of Residential Interiors and Construction
• MRCH 4102 - Merchandising Showcase
• INDS 4113 - Portfolio Development

• Retailing Track Courses Credits / Units: 18 hours

• CSCI 1302 - Computer Science Principles
• CSIT 3350 - Internet Technologies
• MCOM 3351 - Social Media Strategies
• MGMT 3370 - Management Principles
• MKTG 3351 - Principles of Marketing
• ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Minor

Select an academic minor with the guidance of an advisor.  The minor must contain at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours.

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.  University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.

Degree Total Hours: 120

Grade Requirements

• A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
• A C average in work completed in the major field
• A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information  bulletin page.

Degree Map

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.