The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences 52 courses 120 total credits
The merchandising concentration guides you through a comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior, buying, sourcing, marketing and retailing within the global apparel industry from foundational to advanced levels of expertise in the discipline. The Division of Textiles and Apparel (TXA) is a science-based interdisciplinary hub providing a dynamic education – setting students up for a breadth of career and academic opportunities. Students in the Division of Textiles and Apparel are able to select from a wide range of innovative courses on campus, in New York City, NY, or Paris, France, or in studios and labs in collaboration with industry partners in the Austin, TX area. TXA students study the art of design, the science of chemistry and physics, and the application of retail principles. Students complete a major foundation curriculum and then choose from courses which will make up Specializations– with students tracking through introductory, developing, and mastery learning levels of content. Our courses provide hands-on experience reflective of a rapidly evolving field – harnessing the energy of rapidly evolving retail environments, learning from intercultural practices and customs, product development, consumer behavior, apparel and fashion design, computer-aided design, sustainability, and fiber and fabric testing, among other things. Capstone experiences take students to high-profile venues and provide rich educational opportunities. Internships are available to enhance the educational experience and ensure strong career opportunities. Research is being conducted in bio-based fibers and specialized fabrics to address basic human needs of creative textile products.
| Hours chosen from: TXA electives | 12 credits |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | credits |
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TXA 325L | History of Dress and Cultural Change I | 3 |
| TXA 325M | History of Dress and Cultural Change II | 3 |
| TXA 361 | Consumer Behavior in the Marketplace | 3 |
| TXA 327C | Social Psychology of Dress and Appearance | 3 |
| H E 101P | Professional Development I | 1 |
| H E 102P | Ethics Across Life | 1 |
| H E 103P | Professional Development II | 1 |
| TXA 356 | Internship | 3 |
| Total Degree | 3 credits | |
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