OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21
[Archived Catalog]
Retail and Fashion Merchandising |
Minor code OR6380
Patton College of Education
Department of Human and Consumer Sciences
McCracken Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2880
Fax: 740.566.8111
https://www.ohio.edu/education/academic-programs/human-and-consumer-sciences/retail-merchandising-and-fashion-product-development-minor.cfm
Lisa Williams, contact person
willial6@ohio.edu
Program Overview
This program complements a variety of undergraduate majors where students are preparing to work with customers, consumer products, in retail endeavors, and in the fashion industry.
Admissions Information
For Freshman/First-Year Admission, Change of Program or External Transfer
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The minor complements a variety of undergraduate majors and prepares students for career opportunities in retail management, buying, product development, merchandising, visual presentation, quality control, wholesale sales and entrepreneurship.
Requirements
Minor Hours Requirement
The retail merchandising and fashion product development minor requires a minimum of 21 hours.
Core Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- JOUR 2500 - Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 1010 - Introduction to Retailing Credit Hours: 3
Required Electives
Complete four of the following courses:
- CONS 3100 - Human Resources for Customer Service Leadership Professionals Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 1100 - Fashion and Culture Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 2150 - Elementary Textiles Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 3830 - Product Development, Evaluation, and Distribution Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 4070 - Global Issues in Textile, Apparel, and Retail Industries Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 3230 - Retail Merchandising- Promotional Strategy Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 3300 - Fashion Buying and Assortment Planning Credit Hours: 3