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, 9 hours

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

Merchandising and digital retailing core, 12 hours

• DRTL 2090 - Introduction to Digital Retailing
• MDSE 2750 - Consumers in a Global Market
• MDSE 2790 - Talent Development
• MDSE 4660 - Advanced Application

Consumer experience management foundation, 18 hours

• DRTL 3090 - Consumer Engagement in Digital Channels
• MDSE 3750 - Consumer Studies
• MDSE 3900 - Branding and Promotion
• MDSE 4850 - Brand Development
• RETL 4330 - Consumer Analytics and Data Visualization
• RETL 4880 - Omnichannel Retail Strategy

Consumer experience management applications, 6 hours

Students select 6 hours from the following courses.

• CMHT 4000 - Global Discovery in Merchandising and Hospitality Management
• EDEM 3240 - Convention and Event Management
• HMGT 2800 - Foundations of International Travel and Tourism
• 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 .

Four-year degree plan

The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

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