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Merchandising Management
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Students in the Merchandising Management program prepare for positions in management, merchandising, inventory control, sales promotion, public relations, or human resources. This field offers a wide variety of career opportunities with retailers, manufacturers, marketing research firms and product information services. In a global, diverse, and fast paced, competitive environment, merchandisers are involved in market analysis, product planning, sourcing, procurement, pricing, distribution and visual presentation of apparel and textile products to satisfy consumer needs.
Future Students
- Visit Undergraduate Academic Advising to pursue this program.
Current Students
- Use the general catalog to view courses offered in the program.
- Use a major sheet (pdf) to track your progress in completing course requirements.
- Schedule an advising appointment.
Additional resources
Career Opportunities
The current job market for merchandising management graduates is good, particularly for those interested in retail store management. Career opportunities in Merchandising Management include the following:
- Retail Management Trainee
- Area Sales Manager
- Store Manager
- Buyer/Merchandiser
- Merchandise Planner/Distributor
- Sourcing Coordinator
- Fashion Events Coordinator
- Visual Merchandiser
- Product Developer
- Product Quality Assurance Analyst
- Human Resources Specialist
- Market Trend Analyst
- Market Research Director
- Sales Representative
- Operations Manager
- Fashion Editor
- Retail Entrepreneur
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