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BS in Textile and Apparel Management

Degree Program Description

Textile & Apparel Management (TAM) is a program which focuses on the apparel and textile supply chain. The curriculum emphasizes leadership, the global supply chain, sustainability, creativity/innovation and technology. Students have access to state-of-the-art design and apparel technology labs. The Apparel Retailing and Digital Merchandising track prepares students for careers in merchandising, buying, planning, allocation, omnichannel retailing, digital marketing, and retail management. The Apparel Product Development track prepares students for careers in technical and creative design, sourcing, and product development. Through coursework, field study experiences, internships, leadership conferences and student organizations, TAM students develop the skills they need for top industry positions.

Major Program Requirements

There are two tracks available in Textile and Apparel Management: Apparel Retailing and Digital Merchandising (ARDM), and Apparel Product Development (APD). The ARDM track provides students with an understanding of digital and brick-and-mortar retailing which emphasizes apparel merchandising within both formats. The APD track provides students with an understanding of the apparel design and product development process from conception to consumer. Students majoring in TAM may not take departmental courses using the Pass/Fail grading option.

In addition to University, general education, and College of Arts and Science requirements, students must also meet the following major program requirements. All major requirements in the College of Arts and Science must be completed with grades of C- or higher unless otherwise indicated. Some courses in the Professional Program are allowed to double count for General Education requirements. This program can be completed in 120 hours. The following courses are required of all students majoring in Textile and Apparel Management (TAM). (NOTE: Tracks do not appear on transcripts or diplomas.)

Core Requirements
T_A_M 1200Basic Concepts of Apparel Design and Production3
T_A_M 1300Introduction to Fashion Retail Strategies3
T_A_M 2100Introduction to Digital Presentation Techniques3
T_A_M 2120Professional Development Seminar3
T_A_M 2200Science of Textiles3
T_A_M 2400Global Consumers3
T_A_M 2600WMoral and Ethical Issues in the Global Fashion Supply Chain - Writing Intensive3
or T_A_M 2600HW Moral and Ethical Issues in the Global Fashion Supply Chain - Honors/Writing Intensive
T_A_M 3200Softgoods Quality Evaluation3
T_A_M 352019th and 20th Century Western Dress3
T_A_M 3600Fashion Consumer Research3
T_A_M 4110Global Sourcing3
Total Credits33
Apparel Retailing & Digital Merchandising Track
T_A_M 2300Retail Finance and Merchandise Control3
T_A_M 3700Omnichannel Retailing in the Digital World3
or T_A_M 3300 Retail and Merchandising Analysis
or T_A_M 4300 Fashion Brand Management and Promotion
T_A_M 4400The Retail Consumer: Advanced Data Analytics3
T_A_M 4600Digital Merchandising3
T_A_M 4990Retail Marketing and Merchandising3
TAM elective hours 9
Supporting Course Requirements
ACCTCY 2010Introduction to Accounting *3
or ACCTCY 2026 Accounting I
or ACCTCY 2036 Accounting I
Business Elective (3000 level course or higher) *3
CHEM 1100Atoms and Molecules with Lab (or a higher level chemistry course)4
COMMUN 1200Public Speaking3
ECONOM 1014Principles of Microeconomics *3
or ABM 1041 Applied Microeconomics
ECONOM 1015Principles of Macroeconomics3
or ABM 1042 Applied Macroeconomics
FINANC 2000Survey of Business Finance *3
or FINANC 3000 Corporate Finance
MANGMT 3000Principles of Management *3
MRKTNG 3000Principles of Marketing *3
STAT 1200Introductory Statistical Reasoning (Math and Quantitative Reasoning)3
Total Credits55
*

Courses required for the Business Minor

Apparel Product Development Track
T_A_M 2280Apparel Production *3
or T_A_M 2281 Advanced Apparel Production
T_A_M 2380Apparel Patternmaking3
T_A_M 2580Apparel Computer Aided Design3
T_A_M 3380Apparel Draping Techniques3
T_A_M 3480Apparel Technical Design3
T_A_M 4980Apparel Production Management3
TAM elective hours9
Supporting Course Requirements
CHEM 1100Atoms and Molecules with Lab (or a higher level chemistry course)4
COMMUN 1200Public Speaking3
ECONOM 1014Principles of Microeconomics **3
or ABM 1041 Applied Microeconomics
or ECONOM 1015 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ABM 1042 Applied Macroeconomics
MANGMT 3000Principles of Management **3
MRKTNG 3000Principles of Marketing **3
STAT 1200Introductory Statistical Reasoning (Math and Quantitative Reasoning)3
Focused Supporting Area
(six credits at 2000+ level): Digital Merchandising Certificate, Remaining Courses for Business Minor (ACCTCY 2010 or ACCTCY 2026 or ACCTCY 2036**, FINANC 2000** and 3000 level course or higher** in the following subject areas: ACCTCY, BUS_AD, ECONOM, FINANC, MANGMT or MRKTNG), or other courses approved by academic advisor.9
Total Credits55
*

T_A_M 2281 is a 1 credit hour course for students with previous production background. Portfolio review is required for enrollment.  

**

Courses required for the Business Minor.

Departmental Honors

The Textile & Apparel Management program awards departmental honors to students with a 3.5 cumulative GPA or above or by faculty nomination. The department notifies students within their last semester, or spring for summer graduates, if they receive departmental honors. 

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Semester Plans

Below is a sample plan of study, semester by semester.  A student's actual plan may vary based on course choices where options are available.

Bachelor of Science in Textile and Apparel Management with a track in Apparel Retailing and Digital Merchandising

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 11004American History or Government3
ENGLSH 10003COMMUN 12003
Humanities3STAT 1200 (Math and Quantitative Reasoning)3
T_A_M 12003T_A_M 21003
T_A_M 13003T_A_M 22003
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ECONOM 1014 or ABM 10413ECONOM 1015 or ABM 10423
Biological or Mathematical Science 3General Elective3
General Elective3T_A_M 23003
T_A_M 24003T_A_M 32003
T_A_M 2600W or 2600HW3T_A_M 3520W3
 15 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTCY 2010, 2026, or 20363MANGMT 30003
MRKTNG 30003General Elective3
T_A_M 21203T_A_M 36003
T_A_M 3700, 3300, or 43003T_A_M 41103
TAM Elective 3T_A_M 46003
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Business Elective (3000 level course or higher)3General Elective 3
FINANC 20003General Elective2
General Elective 3T_A_M 44003
General Elective3T_A_M 49903
TAM Elective 3TAM Elective 3
 15 14
Total Credits: 120

Bachelor of Science in Textile and Apparel Management with a track in Apparel Product Development

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 11004American History or Government3
ENGLSH 10003STAT 1200 (Math and Quantitative Reasoning) 3
Humanities3T_A_M 21003
T_A_M 12003T_A_M 22003
T_A_M 13003T_A_M 2280 or 22813
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ECONOM 1014, 1015, ABM 1041, or ABM 10423COMMUN 12003
General Elective3Biological or Mathematical Science 3
T_A_M 23803General Elective3
T_A_M 24003T_A_M 32003
T_A_M 2600W or 2600HW3T_A_M 3520W3
 15 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MRKTNG 30003MANGMT 30003
T_A_M 21203T_A_M 36003
T_A_M 25803T_A_M 33803
Focused Support Area3Focused Support Area3
TAM Elective3TAM Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective 3
T_A_M 34803General Elective2
Focused Support Area3T_A_M 41103
TAM Elective3T_A_M 49803
 15 14
Total Credits: 120

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