RETAILING

RETL-103  Retail Merchandising

3 Credits

Through lectures, class group work, and outside reading, students will learn something of the development of retailing and the major components of a functioning retail establishment. These include the physical facility, the selection and promotion of merchandise, the people involved in retailing, and the future of retailing. (3 hours weekly)

RETL-105  Fashion Merchandising

3 Credits

Through this course students will learn some of the fundamentals of fashion theory and consumer demands, with emphasis on how these apply to the merchandising and retailing of fashion goods. Through class projects, students will engage in analyzing merchandising plans, store images, promotions and retail management philosophies. Students will also have the opportunity throughout the course to examine career opportunities in retailing/merchandising. (3 hours weekly)

RETL-201-202  Retail Work Experience I and II

3 or 4 Credits

See COOP-201-202 Cooperative Education Work Experience I and II.