+ Apparel Merchandising
and Product Development
206
Johnston Hall, 419-372-2026
The
apparel merchandising and product development
(AMPD) program prepares students for entry-level
careers in the global, multifaceted apparel
industry. The curriculum focuses on modern merchandising
concepts that operate in a consumer-driven textile/apparel/retail
complex. Courses include market knowledge, textile
product knowledge, evaluation techniques, price
control methods, computer applications, product
development strategies, sourcing, and the global
issues that influence textiles and apparel industries.
Students
select one of two options within the degree
program.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students
in apparel merchandising and product development
are expected to:
- Demonstrate
the ability to develop and analyze textile
and apparel products for the target market.
- Understand
the scope and challenges of the textile and
apparel industry in the global market.
- Demonstrate
the ability to collect, evaluate, analyze,
and synthesize information for problem solving.
- Understand
the impact and application of technology to
produce development, merchandising, marketing,
and production.
- Demonstrate
professional attitudes, abilities, and skills
necessary to function as team members and/or
leaders.
- Demonstrate
the ability to verbally and visually communicate
and present ideas in an organized, professional
manner.
- Demonstrate
the ability to develop and analyze merchandise
plans to control inventories and profits.
Students
select one of two options within the degree
program.
+
Apparel Merchandising and
Product Development — with marketing minor
(87-89 hours) — click 
for 2009-2010 course requirements
+
Apparel Merchandising and
Product Development — with Fashion Institute
of Technology option: 93-95
hours — click
for 2009-2010 course requirements
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