Merchandising Certificate

Program Description
The certificate provides an introduction to merchandising, with emphasis on current trends in the United States factors that will distinguish graduates among their peers. Graduates with a certificate are prepared to work in product development, promotions, and retail management in this ever-expanding industry.

Course Delivery Format
The online program has been developed by faculty from the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GP-IDEA). Courses will be entirely Internet based and will be taught by faculty within the Alliance (Kansas State University, North Dakota State University, Oklahoma State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Nebraska). Courses are offered fall, spring and summer semesters.

Requirements for Merchandising Certificate

• MRCH 510 - Consumer Behavior in Merchandising
    Credits: 3
• MRCH 520 - Professional Advancement in Merchandising
    Credits: 3
• MRCH 530 - Product Design, Development, and Evaluation
    Credits: 3
  OR
  MRCH 540 - Promotional Strategies in Merchandising
    Credits: 3
• MRCH 550 - Retail Theory and Current Practice
    Credits: 3

Total Credits: 12

Additional Admission Requirements

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