Design and Merchandising: Merchandising, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 30
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DHM Core | ||
| DM 5001 | Orientation to Graduate Studies in Design and Merchandising | 1 |
| DHM 5112 or DM 5093 | Proposal Writing | 2 |
| DM 5013 | Research Developments in Design and Merchandising | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Other Requirements (Non-Core) | ||
| STAT 5013 | Statistics for Experimenters I | 3 |
| DM 5003 | Theoretical Perspectives for Design and Merchandising | 3 |
| DM 5000 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 12 hours from the following, 9 of which must be in DM: | 12 | |
| Theories of Creative Process in Design and Merchandising | ||
| Sociological, Psychological and Economic Aspects of Consumer Behavior | ||
| Applied Sensation, Perception and Behavioral Psychology in DM | ||
| Career Internship | ||
| Promotional Strategies in Merchandising | ||
| International Merchandising Management | ||
| Merchandising Theory Application and Strategy Implementation | ||
| Promotional Strategies in Merchandising | ||
Or appropriate related courses outside of DM, such as gerontology, hospitality, business, etc. | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2025-2026 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.