Program Overview
The Combined Merchandising Degrees program at the University of North Texas combines a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Merchandising, providing students with an accelerated path to advanced skills and leadership roles in the industry. Through a faculty recognized for their research and teaching, students gain a strong foundation in merchandising, consumer behavior, and industry trends. The program offers exceptional networking opportunities, internships, and study tours, preparing graduates for successful careers in various areas of merchandising, including product development, brand management, and retail operations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Combined Merchandising Degrees program at the University of North Texas offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Merchandising. This program is designed for students who want to accelerate their education and enter the workforce with advanced skills.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Develop transformational skills for career success in the 21st century.
- Prepare students for career goals or for preparation to pursue a doctoral degree.
- Provide students with the knowledge and skills to become industry leaders.
Description:
The Grad Track Pathway toward a M.S. in Merchandising allows students to earn both the BS and MS degree in a shorter time period at less cost than earning both degrees separately. The program is intended for selected students who have completed 75 hours or more credit hours of their bachelor's degree program and have an overall GPA of 3.5 before applying.
Teaching:
- The program features a faculty with international recognition for their research and teaching.
- Professional development events such as the Consumer Experience Symposium and the Executive + Scholar Lecture Series bring corporate executives to the college for lectures and meetings with students.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths:
- Merchandiser
- Buyer for retail brands
- Product developer
- Brand manager
- Store analyst
- Visual merchandiser
- Store manager in retail store operations
- Opportunities:
- Outcomes:
- Graduates have worked for companies such as Fossil, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, The Container Store, Target, J.C. Penney, and Zale Corp.
Other:
- Program Highlights:
- Students can earn three credit hours through a merchandising study tour to New York City and Dallas.
- Study abroad opportunities are available in Hong Kong/China, London, and France.
- The Merchandising program is recognized as one of the most comprehensive in the nation.
- The Department of Merchandising and Digital Retailing is a recipient of the American Textile Manufacturers Institute Award for Excellence for innovative and exemplary programs and research.
- Course Examples:
- Social Psychology of Dress and Appearance (3 hrs)
- Global Discovery Europe (3 hrs)
- Consumer Theory (3 hrs)
- Sustainable Strategies in Merchandising (3 hrs)
- Historic Costume (3 hrs)
