Partnerships with the retail industry and career planning strategies are integral components of the program. In addition, you will have access to highly qualified faculty who ring industry experience to the classroom setting. Today s retail industry requires professionals with a wide range of skills. The expertise you develop in the merchandising program will help open the door to executive training programs leading to careers in both American and international marketplaces. Course work is designed to provide you with collaborative, industry-driven learning experiences.
Emphasis is given to team approaches to applied decision-making processes.
The supervised internship program in the senior year provides an important foundation for career advancement. More than 85 percent of our students accept career positions in the company where they worked as interns. There are many career opportunities for graduates with a Merchandising specialization, including store management, international trade, corporate buying, mall management, merchandise analysis, and sales management.