Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design

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Major Requirements

Major: Apparel, Retail Merchandising & Design

Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.

Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120

University Degree Requirements

  1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
  2. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework.  Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
  3. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
  4. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
  5. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits.  Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
  6. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
  7. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.

University General Education Requirements

Communication (C)12
College Composition I
College Composition II
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing
Quantitative Reasoning (R) 3
Science and Technology (S) 10
Humanities and Fine Arts (A) 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) 6
Wellness (W) 2
Cultural Diversity (D) *†
Global Perspectives (G) *†
Total Credits39
*

 May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category.

 General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable.  Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories.

  •  A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
 

Major Requirements 

Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design Core Requirements
ADHM 171Fashion Dynamics3
ADHM 181Aesthetics and Visual Analysis of Apparel Products3
ADHM 210Dress in World Cultures3
ADHM 280Technology Applications for the Apparel Industry3
ADHM 310History of Fashion3
ADHM 366Textiles3
ADHM 367Textiles Laboratory1
ADHM 371Fashion Trend Analysis and Forecasting3
ADHM 373Visual Merchandising and Promotion3
ADHM 375Professional Development1
ADHM 385Global Fashion Economics3
ADHM 386Merchandise Planning and Buying3
ADHM 472Product Development3
ADHM 489Study Tour1
ADHM 496Field Experience3-4
CSCI 114Computer Applications3
or TL 116 Business Software Applications
ECON 105Elements of Economics3
or ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics
or ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
STAT 330Introductory Statistics3
or CSCI 159 Computer Science Problem Solving
ENGL 321Writing in the Technical Professions3
or ENGL 320 Business and Professional Writing
Option Requirement
Select one option to complete the major: Retain Merchandising; Fashion Product Development; or Fashion Entrepreneurship9-33
Total Credits63-88
Retail Merchandising Option
ADHM 372Global Retailing3
ADHM 425Experiential Retailing3
ADHM 470Retail Financial Management and Control3
Select two courses from the following:6
Understanding Media and Social Change
Introduction to Media Writing
Introduction to Web Design
Introduction to Web Development
Principles of Strategic Communication
Advertising Campaign Practicum
Photography I
Digital Image and Output
Advanced Topics in Graphic Design
Business minor is required
ACCT 102Fundamentals of Accounting3
or ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I
MGMT 320Foundations of Management3
MRKT 320Foundations of Marketing3
MRKT 362Foundations of Retailing3
MRKT 410Consumer Behavior3
Select one from the following:3
Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication
International Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing
Total Credits33
Fashion Product Development Option
ADHM 101Beginning Apparel Construction3
ADHM 155Apparel Construction and Fit3
ADHM 455Apparel Design and Assembly3
Total Credits9
Fashion Entrepreneurship Option
ADHM 372Global Retailing3
ADHM 425Experiential Retailing3
ADHM 470Retail Financial Management and Control3
Entrepreneurship minor is required. (ADHM 496 Field Experience counts toward Entrepreneurship minor. 4-credit Field Experience is required for Entrepreneurship minor.)12
Total Credits21

Degree Requirements and Notes

  • Transfer courses from other institutions must have grades of ‘C’ or better to be accepted for the program.
  • Business minor requires an application to the College of Business and a minimum 2.5 GPA in courses used for the minor. 
 
 
 

Minor Requirements

Minor: Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design

Required Credits: 16

 Minor Requirements

Minor: Apparel, Retail Merchandising & Design

Required Credits: 16

Required Courses
ADHM 171Fashion Dynamics3
ADHM 366Textiles3
ADHM 367Textiles Laboratory1
Electives - Select 9 credits from the following:9
Beginning Apparel Construction
Apparel Construction and Fit
Aesthetics and Visual Analysis of Apparel Products
Sustainability and Social Change in Fashion
Technology Applications for the Apparel Industry
History of Fashion
Fashion Trend Analysis and Forecasting
Global Retailing
Visual Merchandising and Promotion
Global Fashion Economics
Merchandise Planning and Buying
Dress in World Cultures
Experiential Retailing
Apparel Design and Assembly
Retail Financial Management and Control
Product Development
Study Tour
Total Credits16

Minor Requirements and Notes:                                                 

  • A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.

Certificate Requirements

Certificate: Apparel, Retail Merchandising & Design

Required Credits: 10

Certificate Requirements

Apparel, Retail Merchandising & Design

Required Credits: 10

ADHM 171Fashion Dynamics3
ADHM 366Textiles3
ADHM 367Textiles Laboratory1
Elective Courses: Select one from the following:3
Apparel Construction and Fit
Aesthetics and Visual Analysis of Apparel Products
Sustainability and Social Change in Fashion
Technology Applications for the Apparel Industry
History of Fashion
Fashion Trend Analysis and Forecasting
Global Retailing
Visual Merchandising and Promotion
Global Fashion Economics
Merchandise Planning and Buying
Dress in World Cultures
Experiential Retailing
Apparel Design and Assembly
Retail Financial Management and Control
Product Development
Study Tour
Total Credits10