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: 47
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
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 215 | Survey of Accounting | 4 |
| WR 122 | English Composition: Argumentation | 3 |
| or | |
| WR 123 | English Composition: Research | 3 |
| ART 102 | Understanding Art | 3 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Electives | 2 |
WR 122, WR 123, ART 102 and Communication (3 credits) satisfy a general education requirements category.
Spring Term
| DHE 170 | INTRO TO TEXTILE & APPAREL INDUSTRY (OSU Course) | 4 |
| or | |
| Electives | 4 |
| EC 201 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 4 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| MTH 243 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
EC 201 Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Second Year
Fall Term
| BA 226 | Business Law | 3 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| SPN 101 | First Year Spanish I | 4 |
| or | |
| Electives | 4 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
PE 231 satisfies a general education requirement category.
Winter Term
| BA 260 | Entrepreneurship & Sm Business | 4 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| SPN 102 | First Year Spanish II | 4 |
| or | |
| Electives | 4 |
Spring Term
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| ART 204 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| or | |
| ART 205 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| or | |
| ART 206 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| Electives | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 90