Merchandising
Not
accepting new students for the 2011-2012 academic year
Degrees offered
- Bachelor of Science in Merchandising
- minor in merchandising
We match practical classes together with real-life
experience in cooperative education programs or internships with prestigious
retailing or manufacturing firms. Our
merchandising programs will help you develop the oral, written, and visual communication
skills you need.
The field of merchandising is vast and extremely
diversified. The merchandising environment encompasses many types of products
that we use in our lives including:
- the apparel we wear
- accessories and adornment we select
- furnishings we choose for our homes
- items that contribute to our style of living
Timing is everything in merchandising—having the right retail
at the right time and place in sufficient quantities and at the right price to
meet customer demand.
Career opportunities
A career in merchandising offers an exciting future with
challenge, recognition, and many opportunities for advancement. After
graduating, you may seek a career in:
- buying and merchandising
- entrepreneurship
- forecasting
- media writing
- public relations
- visual merchandising
Additional information
For more information, visit the academic catalog or contact Dr. Swanson:
Phone: 928-523-8913
E-mail: Kris.Swanson@nau.edu