A study of the social, cultural, physical, and psychological factors which influence apparel and apparel use in contemporary society.

A study of the social, cultural, physical, and psychological factors which influence apparel and apparel use in contemporary society.

Study and application of planning and control strategies and processes essential to profitability in merchandising. Analysis of company and industry merchandising and operating results.

Problems involving independent laboratory, studio, and/or library study conforming to the student's special interest under the direction of an appropriate faculty member having proficiency in the area selected. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

The analysis of environmental, individual, and psychological factors of consumer consumption and their impact on apparel retailer strategic planning.

Examination of the important issues in planning and evaluating brand strategies with special emphasis on exploring why brands are important, what they represent to consumers and what firms should do to manage them properly.

Advanced in-depth study of merchandising, apparel and textiles. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

An educational foundation in e-tail development as a medium for food, apparel, and textile distribution and sales.

An educational foundation in e-tail development as a medium for food, apparel, and textile distribution and sales.

A study of the internationalization of retailing and factors that influence the process in foreign countries such as countries' level of development and how countries' governments are supporting the growth of their retail industries. Social, economic, and environmental perspectives will also be considered as they relate to countries' retail markets and retail trade at the global level.