Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, for fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum  in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism requirements.

CMHT core, 12 hours

• CMHT 2790 - Career Development
• CMHT 3950 - Creating Consumer Experiences
• CMHT 4750 - Managing a Diverse Workforce
• CMHT 4790 - Internship in Merchandising and Hospitality Management

Merchandising and digital retailing core, 9 hours

• DRTL 2090 - Introduction to Digital Retailing
• MDSE 2750 - Consumers in a Global Market
• MDSE 4660 - Advanced Application

Consumer experience management foundation, 18 hours

• DRTL 3090 - Consumer Engagement in Digital Channels
• DRTL 4860 - Digital Branding in Practice
• MDSE 3750 - Consumer Studies
• RETL 4330 - Consumer Analytics and Data Visualization
• RETL 3950 - Visual Merchandising and Promotion
• RETL 4880 - Omni Channel Retail Strategy

Consumer experience management applications, 6 hours

Students select 6 hours from the following courses.

• HMGT 2800 - Foundations of International Travel and Tourism
• HMGT 3240 - Special Event Management
• CMHT 4000 - Global Discovery in Merchandising and Hospitality Management
• MDSE 4002 - Dallas Study Tour for Merchandising and Digital Retailing

Interdisciplinary concentrations, 15-33 hours

Students may choose one or two concentrations.

Electives

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements.