2009 - 2010 Catalog - The Art Institutes

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FASHION & RETAIL MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Science 12 Quarters BUSINESS THAT SETS TRENDS Fashion and Retail Management is the business that sets the trends. This fast-paced industry requires talented, creative professionals who have a strong business sense and an eye for style. WHAT WILL I LEARN? The Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion & Retail Management will offer experience across disciplines in business, fashion, and retail management. The emphasis is on the business management perspective of the program with a sprinkling of the fashion angle. This program will prepare students as managers in a business environment. As a bonus, students will have the opportunity to learn a great deal about the aspects of fashion. The content of the curriculum includes fashion and retail industry trends and manufacturing, general business, management, operations and compliance, retailing, marketing, and advertising. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to develop effective sales strategies, computer programs for cost analysis, inventory control and store operations. PROGRAM MISSION The mission of the Fashion & Retail Management program is to ensure that graduates will be capable of implementing professional communication and presentation. Graduates will demonstrate effective leadership skills reflective of the curriculum. Emphasis on the role of management in inspiring groups of staff members and supervisors will prepare graduates for challenging roles in the industry. Graduates will be able to effectively and creatively manage groups of staff and supervisors using innovative and original theory and practice. 20 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Demonstrate fluency in various forms of business communication based on purpose and desired outcomes Calculate, analyze, and interpret financial concepts associated with retailing Apply legal principles to the formation, operation, and termination of a business. Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of roles within a retail organization. Demonstrate an understanding of the competitive international market, and the terms and concepts utilized within that market. Demonstrate knowledge of the entire manufacturing process. Understand the social, psychological, political, economic and technological influences that influence business. Demonstrate team skills in the role of a team member and team leader. Demonstrate critical thinking. GRADUATES ARE PREPARED Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Fashion & Retail Management will be prepared to seek entry-level positions such as Marketing Specialist, Visual Merchandiser, Department Manager, Merchandising Manager, Market Research Analyst, Fashion Buyer, Fashion Coordinator, Retail Store Manager, Marketing Representative, Retail Analyst, and Merchandise Planner. The length of the program is twelve (12), eleven (11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES The Art Institutes International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows: AD Advertising CU Culinary Arts CA Media Arts & Animation DM Design Management DF Digital Film & Video Production FRM Fashion & Retail Management GD Graphic Design GE General Education HM Hospitality Management ID Interior Design PA Professional Application PH Photography SM Studio Management TS Transitional Studies VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics IM Web Design & Interactive Media The fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. The second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. The last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. They are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx though 4xxx. Generally, the prefi x FRM identifi es the core courses required in this program. FASHION & RETAIL MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed in alpha-numeric order. MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION COURSES AD2420 Organizational Behavior 4 40 AD2430 Fundamentals of Marketing & Advertising 4 60 AD2460 Branding 4 60 AD4420 Sales 4 40 AD4460 Global Business Perspectives 4 40 DM2410 Fundamentals of Business** 4 60 DM2430 Principles of Managerial Accounting 4 40 DM2470 Principles of Market Research 4 60 DM3460 Business Communications 4 40 DM4420 Entrepreneurship 4 40 DM4450 Business Plan 4 60 GD1400 Computer Applications 4 60 PA095 College Success 0 12 FASHION & RETAIL MANAGEMENT COURSES FRM1400 Fashion History I 4 40 FRM1401 Fashion History II 4 40 FRM1433 Textiles and Fiber 4 40 FRM1442 Introduction to Retailing** 4 40 FRM2415 Apparel Evaluation & Construction 4 40 FRM2475 Retail Mathematics** 4 40 FRM3425 Introduction to Manufacturing 4 40 FRM3455 Merchandise Management** 4 40 FRM4400 Visual Merchandising 4 40 FRM4425 Trends and Concepts in Apparel 4 40 FRM4430 Current Designers 4 40 FRM4461 Product Development 4 40 FRM4495 Special Topics in Fashion & Retail Management 4 40 TEAM & BUSINESS APPLICATION COURSES AD4410 Public Relations and Promotion 4 40 CU3455 Human Resource Management 4 40 DM2490 Project Management 4 60 FRM2400 Consumer Behavior 4 40 FRM4480 International Marketing & Buying 4 40 GD3470 Law & the Commercial Arts 4 40 PA3481 Career Development 4 40 PA4486 Internship 4 120 PA4487 Portfolio 4 60 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES GE1410 English I § 4 40 GE1413 Psychology 4 40 GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40 GE1433 Art History 4 40 GE1466 Principles of Economics 4 40 GE2411 English II 4 40 GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40 GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40 GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40 GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40 GE3433 Contemporary Art 4 40 GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40 GE4442 Ethics 4 40 GE4455 Literature 4 40 ** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass. § Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher §§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher 192 credits : 2,172 hours 21
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Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS Mission, Vision and Values
Page 5 and 6: ABOUT THE TWIN CITIES The Twin Citi
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interactive projects. Optimization
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Randall Holbrook (Part-time) J.D.,
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David Wilharm Digital Film & Video
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GENERAL INFORMATION ADMISSIONS CAMP
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Tenth place: $2,000 tuition scholar
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CGPA; however, they do count in det
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GRADING The course(s) must be passe
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PORTFOLIO REVIEW The Art Institutes
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