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 Bachelor of Science in Merchandising Apparel Concentration
   

Merchandising Apparel covers most aspects of the clothing and apparel industry. The study of merchandising apparel covers elements that range from the fashion designer, manufacturer, distributor, marketing, and end retail vendor. Students in our program have a vast range of experiences that may include study abroad trips, trips to companies and apparel markets, creating visual displays for local retailers, and interacting with industry professionals, just to name a few. Alumni of our program have worked with such notable companies as: Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, H&M, Burberry, Lilly Pulitzer, Gap, JCrew, Kate Spade, Valentino NY, Crate and Barrel, Urban Outfitters and Ann Taylor. To learn about more specific job opportunities click here.

   
  **Please note that this is a recommended sequence. Check catalog for prerequisites. Course availability may vary from semester to semester.
   
 
Click on the appropriate year below to view your Four Year Plan.
   
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
Science
4
MRCH 2239
3
ENGL 1100 (WI)
3
ECON 2113
3
MRCH 1135
3
ENGL 1200 (WI)
3
HLTH 1000
2
PSYC 1000
3
MATH 1065
3
Science with Lab
4
Total
15
Total
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
Humanities/Fine Arts
3
EXSS 1000
1
Social Science
3
Humanities/Fine Arts
2
MRCH 2350
3
MIS 2223
3
ACCT 2101
3
MATH 2283
3
MRCH 2500
3
MRCH 2999
3
Electives
4
Total
15
Total
16
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
^MRCH 2034, 2035
3, 1
Humanities/Fine Arts
2
^MRCH 3350
3
MKGT 3832
3
FINA 2244
3
^MRCH 3307 (WI)
3
^MRCH 3200
3
MGMT 3202
3
^MRCH 3400
3
^MRCH 3050
3
Total
16
Total
15
SENIOR YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
^MRCH 4300 (WI)
3
^MRCH 4209 (WI)
3
FINA 3004
3
^RESTRICTED Elective
3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
2
^MRCH 4999
3
^MRCH 4350
3
^MRCH 3401
1
^RESTRICTED Elective
3
Social Science
3
Electives
3
Electives
3
Total
17
Total
16
   
  *Declare Major after Sophomore Year
*Apply for Graduation and Schedule a Senior Summary at the Student Services Center after the   completion of 85 hours.
^Declare MRCH majors only.
*MATH, all MRCH and all Business Administration courses must be completed with a "C" or higher.
   
 
   
  The Bachelor of Science in Merchandising Apparel concentration is taught in a traditional face to face environment.
   
 
Requirements to Declare:
  You should declare that you want to major in merchandising apparel after you have completed your sophomore year and meet teh following criteria:
  • Students must have a cumulative 2.5 grade point average
  • complete a minimum of 12 semester hours at ECU including MRCH 2999 and MATH 1065.

Please contact your academic advisor to officially declare your major.

 

 
  Other Requirements:
 
  • The bachelor’s degree in merchandising requires a minor in business administration. It is recommended that the courses required for the business administration minor be taken in the order as listed.
  • Internships are optional, but encouraged.
  • Throughout the program, students must make a C or better in all MRCH/IDSN major courses and business administration minor courses.
   
 
Please feel free to contact us at:
IDMR@ecu.edu or 252-328-6929.