1 of 4 1/20/2016 3:29 PM University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus Program Title: Retail Merchandising B.S. Approval Status: Program Last Saved: By: Close This Window Waiting for OTR Review Jan 20, 2016 12:47:07 PM Stephanie Ann Sutton Completed Approvals Submit Program on 01/07/2016 at 10:41 AM by Laurie Ward Gardner (lgardner@umn.edu) Degree-Granting College for College of Design on 01/07/2016 at 10:41 AM by Laurie Ward Gardner (lgardner@umn.edu) Provost on 01/19/2016 at 04:37 PM by Rachel Lynn Rodrigue (webe0354@umn.edu) Registrar Review (Pending) Approver Comments (oldest to newest) Approval Level: Registrar Review Action: Approver: Stephanie Ann Sutton Date Submitted: 01/20/2016 at 12:47 PM APAS changes noted. General Information Institution: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities/Rochester (UMNTC) Campus: Twin Cities (UMNTC) Career: Undergraduate (UGRD) Program type: Baccalaureate Program title (short): Retail Merchandising B.S. Program title (long): Retail Merchandising B.S. Program short description: RetailMdse Additional terms: This program is 8 semesters (4 years) long. This program does not require any summer terms. Stakeholder college(s): Design, Coll of Degree-granting college(s): Design, Coll of Approver college(s): Design, Coll of Administrative college(s): Design, Coll of Budgetary college(s): 'Design, Coll of'=100 Acad plan code(s): 'Design, Coll of'=093120122 Department(s): Design, Housing & Apparel First term admitting students: Fall 1970 Effective date: 2015-09-08 (Fall 2015) 2016-01-19 (Spring 2016) Degree: Bachelor of Science (B S) Catalog description: The retail merchandising program offers a wide range of educational and career opportunities, including visits to international retailers, travel to foreign and domestic retail centers, and professional experiences, such as study abroad and internships with national and international retailers. Program graduates begin their careers in store or corporate environments. Entry-level positions include merchandising, marketing, product development, distribution, store management,
2 of 4 1/20/2016 3:29 PM RIASEC codes: buying, advertising, sales promotion, and human resources. 1. ESA 2. SER 3. AES Field of study: Business (BUSINESS) Program contact(s): U of M internet ID: ebye Program contact's full name: Elizabeth K Bye Email address: ebye@umn.edu Telephone number: 612/624-3751 Campus mailing address: CDes Design, Housing & Apparel Room 240 McNH 6136E 1985 Buford Ave St Paul, MN 55108 Narrative Materials Brief summary or overview of reason for proposed new program or rationale for changes: Fixing a heading typographical error. Add RM 2234 as an elective. Program Delivery: Classroom (majority of program is face-to-face) Mission, Priorities and Interrelatedness: Need and Demand: Comparative Advantage: Efficiency, Effectiveness, and use of Resources: Program Quality and Diversity Goals: Program Development: Admission Requirements Minimum courses or credits to be completed before admission: Are any students usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major?: Is there a preferred minimum G.P.A. above 2.0 for students already admitted to the college(s) and now seeking entry to the major?: No Courses or Credits No students No G.P.A. requirement above 2.0. Preferred minimum G.P.A. for collegeadmitted students from another U of M No G.P.A. requirement above 2.0. college (I.U.T.s): Preferred minimum G.P.A. for collegeadmitted students transferring from outside the University: Explanation of other requirements to be completed before admission: Required Course(s): No G.P.A. requirement above 2.0. Admission is competitive and space is limited. Program Requirements Program length in credits: 120 to 120 credits Major length in credits: 73 to 74 credits Number of semesters of a second language that are required: 0 semester(s)
3 of 4 1/20/2016 3:29 PM Specific language(s) required: No Second Language Other requirements: All coursework in the major must be taken A-F unless it is only offered S/N. Required Retail Merchandising Basic Courses DES 1111 - Creative Problem Solving (3.0 cr) MATH 1031 - College Algebra and Probability [MATH] (3.0 cr) MGMT 3001 - Fundamentals of Management (3.0 cr) MKTG 3001 - Principles of Marketing (3.0 cr) PSTL 1571 - Computer Literacy and Problem Solving (4.0 cr) Design Thinking DES 1101W - Introduction to Design Thinking [AH, WI] (4.0 cr) or DES 1101V - Honors: Introduction to Design Thinking [AH, WI] (4.0 cr) Economics APEC 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics [SOCS, GP] (4.0 cr) or ECON 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics [SOCS, GP] (4.0 cr) Statistics SCO 2550 - Business Statistics: Data Sources, Presentation, and Analysis (4.0 cr) or SOC 3811 - Basic Social Statistics [MATH] (4.0 cr) or STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis [MATH] (4.0 cr) Writing WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing [WI] (4.0 cr) or ENGL 3027W - The Essay [WI] (4.0 cr) Required Course(s): Required Retail Merchandising Core RM 1201 - Fashion, Ethics, and Consumption [CIV] (3.0 cr) RM 2215 - Introduction to Retail Merchandising (3.0 cr) RM 3124 - Consumers of Design (3.0 cr) RM 3201 - Career and Internship Preparation for Retail Merchandising (1.0 cr) RM 3242 - Retail Buying (3.0 cr) RM 4117W - Retail Environments and Human Behavior [WI] (3.0 cr) RM 4196 - Internship in Retail Merchandising (1.0-2.0 cr) RM 4217 - International Retail Markets [GP] (3.0 cr) RM 4248 - Creative Leadership in Retailing (3.0 cr) Retail Merchandising Electives Complete a minimum of 18 credits from the list. Take 18 or more credit(s) from the following: ADES 2213 - Textile Analysis (4.0 cr) ADES 2214 - Softlines Analysis (3.0 cr) ADES 3217 - Fashion: Trends and Communication (3.0 cr) ADES 4121 - History of Costume (4.0 cr) ADES 4215 - Product Development: Softlines (4.0 cr) ADES 4218W - Fashion, Design, and the Global Industry [WI] (3.0 cr) PDES 3711 - Toy Product Design (4.0 cr) DES 2101 - Design and Visual Presentation (2.0 cr) RM 3196 - Field Study: National or International (1.0-4.0 cr) RM 3243 - Visual Merchandising (3.0 cr) RM 4123 - Living in a Consumer Society (3.0 cr) RM 4212W - Dress, Society, and Culture [WI] (3.0 cr) RM 4216 - Retail Promotions (3.0 cr) RM 4247 - Advanced Buying and Sourcing (3.0 cr) Upper-division Writing Intensive within the major Students are required to take one upper-division Writing Intensive course within the major. If that requirement has not been satisfied within the core major requirements, students must choose one course from the following list. Some of these courses may also fulfill other major requirements. Take 0-1 course(s) from the following: ADES 4218W - Fashion, Design, and the Global Industry [WI] (3.0 cr) ENGL 3027W - The Essay [WI] (4.0 cr) RM 4117W - Retail Environments and Human Behavior [WI] (3.0 cr) RM 4212W - Dress, Society, and Culture [WI] (3.0 cr) WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing [WI] (4.0 cr) Retail Merchandising Electives Complete a minimum of 18 credits from Take 18 or more credit(s) from the follo ADES 2213 - Textile Analysis (4.0 cr) ADES 2214 - Softlines Analysis (3.0 c ADES 3217 - Fashion: Trends and Com ADES 4121 - History of Costume (4.0 ADES 4215 - Product Development: S ADES 4218W - Fashion, Design, and t PDES 3711 - Toy Product Design (4.0 DES 2101 - Design and Visual Present RM 3196 - Field Study: National or In RM 3243 - Visual Merchandising (3.0 RM 4123 - Living in a Consumer Soci RM 4212W - Dress, Society, and Cultu RM 4216 - Retail Promotions (3.0 cr) RM 4247 - Advanced Buying and Sou RM 2234 - Retailing in a Digital Age [ Sub-plans Sub-plan requirement for this program: ^ Return to top of Program Requirements No Draft Online Catalog Display
4 of 4 1/20/2016 3:29 PM To see a sample of what this program would look like on the online catalog, click the link titled 'Show Draft Catalog Display'. Please note that this is a draft version of the display, as the proposal must still receive the appropriate approvals. Show Draft Catalog Display for previous version. Show Draft Catalog Display for proposal.