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
A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning † | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology † | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts † | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences † | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness † | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity *† | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
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Courses for category D & G are satisfied by completing D & G designated courses in another general education category.
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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.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design Core Requirements | ||
| ARMD 171 | Fashion Dynamics | 3 |
| ARMD 181 | Aesthetics and Visual Analysis of Apparel Products | 3 |
| ARMD 203 | Sustainability and Social Change in Fashion | 3 |
| ARMD 210 | Dress in World Cultures | 3 |
| ARMD 310 | History of Fashion | 3 |
| ARMD 366 | Textiles | 3 |
| ARMD 367 | Textiles Laboratory | 1 |
| ARMD 371 | Fashion Trend Analysis and Forecasting | 3 |
| ARMD 373 | Visual Merchandising and Promotion | 3 |
| ARMD 375 | Professional Development | 1 |
| ARMD 385 | Global Fashion Economics | 3 |
| ARMD 386 | Merchandise Planning and Buying | 3 |
| ARMD 472 | Product Development | 3 |
| ARMD 481 | Capstone in Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design | 3 |
| ARMD 489 | Study Tour | 1-3 |
| ARMD 496 | Field Experience | 3-4 |
| ART 122 | Studio Technology Foundations | 3 |
| 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 | 9-27 | |
| Total Credits | 69-90 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Merchandising Option | ||
| MRKT 372 | Global Retailing | 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 | 27 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Product Development Option | ||
| ARMD 101 | Beginning Apparel Construction | 3 |
| ARMD 155 | Apparel Construction and Fit | 3 |
| ARMD 455 | Apparel Design and Assembly | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Entrepreneurship Option | ||
| MRKT 372 | Global Retailing | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship minor is required. | ||
| ENTR 201 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENTR 301 | Entrepreneurship Toolbox I (If not taken above.) | 3 |
| or ENTR 440 | International Entrepreneurship | |
| ENTR 401 | Entrepreneurship Capstone | 3 |
| MRKT 465 | Digital Marketing (If not taken above.) | 3 |
| or MGMT 451 | Negotiations | |
| or ENTR 301 | Entrepreneurship Toolbox I | |
| or ENTR 440 | International Entrepreneurship | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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 & Design
Required Credits: 16
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ARMD 171 | Fashion Dynamics | 3 |
| ARMD 366 | Textiles | 3 |
| ARMD 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 | ||
| Dress in World Cultures | ||
| History of Fashion | ||
| Fashion Trend Analysis and Forecasting | ||
| Global Retailing | ||
or MRKT 372 | Global Retailing | |
| Visual Merchandising and Promotion | ||
| Global Fashion Economics | ||
| Merchandise Planning and Buying | ||
| Apparel Design and Assembly | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARMD 171 | Fashion Dynamics | 3 |
| ARMD 366 | Textiles | 3 |
| ARMD 367 | Textiles Laboratory | 1 |
| Elective Courses: Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Beginning Apparel Construction | ||
| Sustainability and Social Change in Fashion | ||
| Dress in World Cultures | ||
| Fashion Trend Analysis and Forecasting | ||
| Global Retailing | ||
or MRKT 372 | Global Retailing | |
| Visual Merchandising and Promotion | ||
| Global Fashion Economics | ||
| Study Tour | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |