OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
Retail and Fashion Merchandising Minor |
Minor code OR6384
Patton College of Education
Human and Consumer Sciences
McCracken Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2880
Fax: 740.566.8111
https://www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy-consumer-sciences/retail-fashion-minor
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, entrepreneurship and more.
Requirements
Minor Hours Requirement
The retail merchandising and fashion product development minor requires a minimum of 15 hours.
Core Requirements
Complete the following five courses:
- RFM 1010 - Introduction to Retailing Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 2150 - Elementary Textiles Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 2600 - Foundations of Aesthetics in Retail and Fashion Merchandizing Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 3230 - Retail Merchandising- Promotional Strategy Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 3830 - Product Development, Evaluation, and Distribution Credit Hours: 3