Merchandising Management emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Merchandising Management emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:
- 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.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Merchandising Management emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
| ART 102 | Understanding Art | 3 |
| ART 204 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| EC 201 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 4 |
| MTH 111 | College Algebra | 5 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 4 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Writing/Composition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
EC 201: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Core Courses
| ART 120 | Foundations in Digital Imaging Processes | 4 |
| ART 131 | Drawing I | 4 |
| ART 205 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| or | |
| ART 206 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| BA 101A | Business Foundations | 3 |
| BA 101B | Business Analytics | 3 |
| BA 215 | Survey of Accounting | 4 |
| BA 223 | Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| BA 249 | Retail Management | 3 |
| BA 260 | Entrepreneurship & Sm Business | 4 |
| MTH 243 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 46 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Total Credit Hours: 90