Merchandising with a concentration in Fashion Merchandising, BS

As a student pursuing the Bachelor of Science with a major in merchandising, you become skilled in consumer studies, textiles, fashion theory, trend analysis, brand development and promotion. This curriculum was developed in consultation with leaders of the Dallas-Fort Worth retail industry to give you the essential skills for the job market. The program is accredited by the Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission (TAPAC).

Program requirements

Degree requirements

Hours required and general/school requirements

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

Major

CMHT core, 9 hours

Merchandising specialization, 27 hours

Fashion merchandising concentration, 18 hours

Other course requirements

ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles I (Financial Accounting)

General electives, 18-21 hours

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

In addition to any FADM or MDSE class not required for your concentration, the following electives are suggested Merchandising Program Electives (please note prerequisites for these courses):

GPA requirements

A grade of C or above must be earned in each merchandising and hospitality management course completed in residence or transferred to UNT. This includes all courses with prefixes CMHT, DRTL, EDEM, FADM, HMGT, MDSE, and RETL.
Academic requirements for graduation with a BS from the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism include:
- a minimum of 2.0 grade point average in the professional field, with minimum grades of C required in all CMHT, DRTL, EDEM, FADM, HMGT, MDSE, and RETL courses;
- a minimum of 2.0 grade point average in all courses completed at UNT; and
- a minimum of 2.0 grade point average in all work attempted, including transfer, correspondence, extension and residence work.

Four-year degree plan (example)

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.

Year 1

Semester 1		Semester 2
MDSE 2490 - Introduction to Merchandising	3 hours	ECON 1100 - Principles of Microeconomics	3 hours
American History core	3 hours	MDSE 2350 - Trend Analysis and Forecasting	3 hours
Communication core	3 hours	MDSE 2650 - Textiles for Apparel	3 hours
Creative Arts core	3 hours	American History core	3 hours
Mathematics core	3 hours	Communication core	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Year 2

Semester 1		Semester 2
ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles I (Financial Accounting)	3 hours	MDSE 2790 - Talent Development	3 hours
MDSE 2750 - Consumers in a Global Market	3 hours	MDSE 3900 - Branding and Promotion	3 hours
MDSE 3370 - Social Psychology of Dress and Appearance	3 hours	MDSE 4560 - Sustainable Strategies in Merchandising	3 hours
Government/Political Science core	3 hours	Language, Philosophy and Culture core	3 hours
Life and Physical Sciences core	3 hours	Life and Physical Sciences core	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Year 3

Semester 1		Semester 2
DRTL 3090 - Consumer Engagement in Digital Channels	3 hours	MDSE 3510 - Buying	3 hours
MDSE 2700 - Excel for Industry	3 hours	MDSE 4010 - Global Sourcing	3 hours
MDSE 3350 - History of Fashion	3 hours	MDSE 4250 - Product Development	3 hours
Government/Political Science core	3 hours	Elective	3 hours
Elective	3 hours	Elective	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Year 4

Semester 1		Semester 2
CMHT 3950 - Creating Consumer Experiences	3 hours	CMHT 4750 - Managing a Diverse Workforce	3 hours
MDSE 4660 - Advanced Application	3 hours	CMHT 4790 - Internship in Merchandising and Hospitality Management	3 hours
Elective	3 hours	Elective	3 hours
Elective	3 hours	Elective - advanced	3 hours
Elective	3 hours	Elective - advanced	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours