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Merchandising Management emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Merchandising Management will be able to:

  • Document completion of lower-division baccalaureate core.
  • Effectively apply concepts of design.
  • Demonstrate business and management concepts in retailing.
  • Integrate basic business skills in accounting, computers, and management.
  • Communicate effectively using oral and written skills.

Requirements

General Education Requirements: 43

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.

Program Requirements: 51

The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.

First Year

Fall Term

BA 101Introduction to Business

6
MTH 111College Algebra

5
WR 121English Composition

3

MTH 111 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

WR 121 satisfies a general education requirements category.

Winter Term

BA 211Principles of Accounting: Financial

4
COMM 111Public Speaking

3
or
COMM 112Intro to Persuasion

3
WR 122English Composition: Argumentation

3
or
WR 123English Composition: Research

3
or
WR 227Technical Writing

3
Literature & the Arts

3
Western Culture

3

COMM 111, COMM 112, WR 122, WR 123 and WR 227 satisfy a general education requirements category.

Spring Term

BA 213Principles of Accounting: Managerial

4
EC 201Introduction to Microeconomics

4
Biological Sciences

4
Cultural Diversity

3

EC 201 Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Second Year

Fall Term

BA 226Business Law

3
EC 202Introduction to Macroeconomics

4
MTH 241Calculus For Bio/Mgmnt/Soc Sci

4
PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3
OSU Design Course (see OSU advisor)

4

PE 231 satisfies a general education requirement category.

Winter Term

BA 275Business Quantitative Methods

4
Biological/Physical Science

4
Difference Power & Discrimination

3
OSU Design Course (see OSU advisor)

4

Spring Term

BA 260Entrepreneurship & Sm Business

4
BA 291Business Process Management

4
OSU Design Course (see OSU advisor)

4
Physical Sciences

4

Total Credit Hours: 94