Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design
Major Requirements
Major: Apparel, Retail Merchandising & Design
Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- 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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Credits | 39 | |
- *
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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design Core Requirements | ||
| ADHM 171 | Fashion Dynamics | 3 |
| ADHM 181 | Aesthetics and Visual Analysis of Apparel Products | 3 |
| ADHM 210 | Dress in World Cultures | 3 |
| ADHM 280 | Technology Applications for the Apparel Industry | 3 |
| ADHM 310 | History of Fashion | 3 |
| ADHM 366 | Textiles | 3 |
| ADHM 367 | Textiles Laboratory | 1 |
| ADHM 371 | Fashion Trend Analysis and Forecasting | 3 |
| ADHM 373 | Visual Merchandising and Promotion | 3 |
| ADHM 375 | Professional Development | 1 |
| ADHM 385 | Global Fashion Economics | 3 |
| ADHM 386 | Merchandise Planning and Buying | 3 |
| ADHM 472 | Product Development | 3 |
| ADHM 489 | Study Tour | 1 |
| ADHM 496 | Field Experience | 3-4 |
| CSCI 114 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| or TL 116 | Business Software Applications | |
| ECON 105 | Elements of Economics | 3 |
| or ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| or ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 330 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| or CSCI 159 | Computer Science Problem Solving | |
| ENGL 321 | Writing in the Technical Professions | 3 |
| or ENGL 320 | Business and Professional Writing | |
| Option Requirement | ||
| Select one option to complete the major: Retain Merchandising; Fashion Product Development; or Fashion Entrepreneurship | 9-33 | |
| Total Credits | 63-88 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Merchandising Option | ||
| ADHM 372 | Global Retailing | 3 |
| ADHM 425 | Experiential Retailing | 3 |
| ADHM 470 | Retail Financial Management and Control | 3 |
| 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 102 | Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 |
| or ACCT 200 | Elements of Accounting I | |
| MGMT 320 | Foundations of Management | 3 |
| MRKT 320 | Foundations of Marketing | 3 |
| MRKT 362 | Foundations of Retailing | 3 |
| MRKT 410 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| Marketing Strategy | ||
| Digital Marketing | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Product Development Option | ||
| ADHM 101 | Beginning Apparel Construction | 3 |
| ADHM 155 | Apparel Construction and Fit | 3 |
| ADHM 455 | Apparel Design and Assembly | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Entrepreneurship Option | ||
| ADHM 372 | Global Retailing | 3 |
| ADHM 425 | Experiential Retailing | 3 |
| ADHM 470 | Retail Financial Management and Control | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship minor is required. (ADHM 496 Field Experience counts toward Entrepreneurship minor. 4-credit Field Experience is required for Entrepreneurship minor.) | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ADHM 171 | Fashion Dynamics | 3 |
| ADHM 366 | Textiles | 3 |
| ADHM 367 | Textiles Laboratory | 1 |
| 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 Credits | 16 | |
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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADHM 171 | Fashion Dynamics | 3 |
| ADHM 366 | Textiles | 3 |
| ADHM 367 | Textiles Laboratory | 1 |
| 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 Credits | 10 | |