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    Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Merchandising with a concentration in Furnishings and Décor, BS


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As a student pursuing the Bachelor of Science with a major in merchandising, you become skilled in consumer studies, textiles, fashion theory, trend analysis, brand development and promotion. This curriculum was developed in consultation with leaders of the Dallas-Fort Worth retail industry to give you the essential skills for the job market.  The program is accredited by the Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission (TAPAC). 


Program requirements

Degree requirements


Hours required and general/school requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum  in the Academic policies  section of this catalog and the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism  requirements.

Major requirements


GPA requirements


  • A grade of C or above must be earned in each merchandising and hospitality management course completed in residence or transferred to UNT. This includes all courses with prefixes CMHT, DRTL, EDEM, FADM, HMGT, MDSE, and RETL.
  • Academic requirements for graduation with a BS from the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism include:
    • a minimum of 2.0 grade point average in the professional field, with minimum grades of C required in all CMHT, DRTL, EDEM, FADM, HMGT, MDSE, and RETL courses;
    • a minimum of 2.0 grade point average in all courses completed at UNT; and
    • a minimum of 2.0 grade point average in all work attempted, including transfer, correspondence, extension and residence work.

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