Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Merchandising

The Major in Apparel and Merchandising emphasizes study in apparel and textile design and development as well as the sourcing, production, marketing, and retailing of consumer goods. The program encompasses global study of the cultural, historical, economic, and scientific aspects of the textiles and apparel industry, while fostering understanding of consumer behavior and socially responsible business practices. There are three concentrations in the major: Apparel Design and Production, Merchandising, and Product Development.

Learning Objectives
Students will demonstrate mastery of core knowledge and skills specific to their program/concentration areas. There are three concentration areas:

The APPAREL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION concentration emphasizes study in apparel and textile design with courses in fashion illustration, pattern development, apparel construction techniques, and computer-aided design.
The MERCHANDISING concentration focuses on the development of merchandise assortments and retailing strategies with courses in consumer behavior, assortment planning, merchandise buying, merchandise promotions, retailing, and global sourcing.
The PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT concentration focuses on innovation in the development of consumer products with courses in technical design, textile science, user-centered design, product line development/management, quality assurance, sourcing, supply chain management, and technical product engineering.

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High school performance, as reflected on a student's transcript(s), is an essential component of the admission decision for all freshman/first-year applicants and for transfer applicants with fewer than 30 post-high school credits.

High school transcripts for transfer applicants with more than 30 post-high school credits are considered only when needed to satisfy the admission requirement in mathematics.

All freshman/first year applicants and all transfers with fewer than 60 post-high school college credits must submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent prior to the start of their first semester of enrollment.

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