Merchandising Management emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Merchandising Management will be able to:

  • Document completion of lower-division baccalaureate core.
  • Effectively apply concepts of design.
  • Demonstrate business and management concepts in retailing.
  • Integrate basic business skills in accounting, computers, and management.
  • Communicate effectively using oral and written skills.

Requirements

General Education Requirements: 43

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.

Program Requirements: 47

The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.

First Year

Fall Term

BA 101Introduction to Business

6

MTH 111College Algebra

5

WR 121English Composition

3

MTH 111 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

WR 121 satisfies a general education requirements category.

Winter Term

BA 215Survey of Accounting

4

WR 122English Composition: Argumentation

3

or

WR 123English Composition: Research

3

ART 102Understanding Art

3

Communication

3

Electives

2

WR 122, WR 123, ART 102 and Communication (3 credits) satisfy a general education requirements category.

Spring Term

DHE 170INTRO TO TEXTILE & APPAREL INDUSTRY (OSU Course)

4

or

Electives

4

EC 201Introduction to Microeconomics

4

Cultural Diversity

3

MTH 243Introduction to Statistics

4

EC 201 Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Second Year

Fall Term

BA 226Business Law

3

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

SPN 101First Year Spanish I

4

or

Electives

4

Biological Sciences

4

PE 231 satisfies a general education requirement category.

Winter Term

BA 260Entrepreneurship & Sm Business

4

Biological/Physical Science

4

Difference Power & Discrimination

3

SPN 102First Year Spanish II

4

or

Electives

4

Spring Term


Physical Sciences

4

ART 204History of Western Art

3

or

ART 205History of Western Art

3

or

ART 206History of Western Art

3

Electives

10

ART 204 or ART 205 or ART 206 satisfies a general education requirement category.

Total Credit Hours: 90