Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies

Experimental Product Design (3:2:3)

Pr. grade of C or better in 444 or equivalent as determined by the instructor, or permission of the instructor
Experimentation with a variety of materials to create apparel using both traditional and innovative methods. Emphasis on design development and originality. Investigation of various specialty markets for apparel design. (Spring)

Apparel and Related Consumer Products Analysis and Standards (3:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in 312 or graduate standing
Process of developing and analyzing product standards as they relate to consumers, industry, and international trade. Analysis of products in relation to existing or proposed standards. (Alt SP)

530

Economics of the Textile and Apparel Complex (3:3)

Pr. grade of C or better in ECO 201 or its equivalent as determined by the instructor, or graduate standing, or graduate standing
Economics and social aspects of production, distribution, and utilization of apparel and textiles.

582

Problems in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (2-6)

Individual study.

589

Experimental Course

This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.

605

Research Methodology in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)

Pr. or Coreq. STA 571. Pr. admission to graduate program in consumer, apparel, and retail studies, or permission of instructor
Beginning graduate course in research methodology within the domains of consumer, apparel, and retailing. Concepts, frameworks, and relationships of theory and research. Epistemological issues, types of analysis, methods.

614

Textile Products Market Analysis (3:3)

Quantitative and qualitative approaches to the analysis of global markets for textiles and apparel. Embraces information sources and techniques for market, competitor, and company analysis to support strategic marketing decisions. (Alternate Fall)

615

Advanced Textiles and Experimental Methods (3:2:3)

Pr. 614, CHE 205 or 351, or permission of instructor
Analysis of structure and functional performance of advanced textiles (geotextiles, biomedical, nonwovens) using experimental methods such as Kawabata Hand Evaluation System. Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis. (Alternate Spring)

620

Analysis of Apparel and Related Industries (3:3)

Analysis of apparel and related industries from raw materials through consumption. Examination of production and marketing of products, technological developments, and domestic and global market strategies. (Summer)

630

Economic Dynamics of the Retail Complex (3:3)

Pr. 530 and MBA 603 or permission of instructor
Application of economic concepts to consumption behaviors in the retail industry with special emphasis on apparel and related products. Impact of history, trends, brands, and demographics explored. (Alternate Fall)

632

Supervised Industry Practicum in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:1:9)

Supervised industry practicum combining practical and academic elements for consumer, apparel, and retail studies graduate students. Course supervised by designated graduate faculty member. Approved plan required prior to experience.

660

International Textile Products Marketing (3:3)

Pr. 560 or permission of instructor
International textile products marketing environment; global markets, marketing programs and organizations. (Alternate Spring)

663

Experience in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Issues Abroad (3:3)

Pr. 560 or permission of instructor
Cultural, political, business, and consumer issues within the apparel and retail industries of a specific country. May be repeated for credit with different country. (Alternate Spring)

664

International Retailing: Theory and Practice (3:3)

Pr. 484 and 560 or permission of instructor
Investigation of international retailing from a combined theory and practice perspective. Analysis of global retail systems and strategy. Retail supply chains. Multinational consumer issues.

671

Issues in Apparel and Related Industries Entrepreneurship Research (3:3)

Current state of research on entrepreneurship studies in general and particularly within the apparel and related products industry. (Same as ENT 671)

681

Directed Individual Study in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (1-6)

682

Graduate Seminar (1:1)

May be repeated once for credit when topic varies. (FA)

683

Problems in Apparel (1-3)

684

Problems in Retail Marketing (1-3)

685

Problems in Retail and Consumer Studies (1-3)

686

Readings in Apparel (1-3)

687

Readings in Retail Marketing (1-3)

688

Readings in Retail and Consumer Studies (1-3)

690

Minor Research (2-6)

699

Thesis (1-6)

700

Seminar in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (1:1)

Study, reporting, and discussion of current research. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Spring)

701

Literature and Thought in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)

Pr. admission to Ph.D. in consumer, apparel, and retail studies and permission of instructor
Overview of concepts, frameworks, theory, thought, and empirical research within the domains of consumer, apparel, and retailing. Emphasis on contemporary thinking and identifying opportunities and directions for future research streams.

711

Experimental Course

This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.

712

Theory Development in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)

Pr. 630, 660, 662, or permission of instructor
Examination of business related marketing theories to consumer, apparel, and retail studies. Analysis of marketing theories, models, and conceptual frameworks. Includes business-to-business, consumer, customer relationship, and economic theories. (Alternate Spring)

713

Qualitative Methodology in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)

Exploration of development and use of qualitative research methodology in consumer, apparel, and retail studies. Focus on application of qualitative methodology to diverse research problems, data collection procedures, and analysis approaches.

714

Methodology and Modeling in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)

Pr. STA 671 or ERM 682 or equivalent and admission to Ph.D. in consumer, apparel, and retail studies, or permission of instructor
Concepts, frameworks, theory, and empirical research methods and models within the consumer, apparel, and retailing domains. Emphasis on research methods and multivariate statistical models of consumer and retail research issues.

720

Social Psychology of Consumption (3:3)

Investigation of approaches to research on consumption within social psychology. Focus on the study of apparel and related consumer products.

721

Consumer Behavior in Apparel and Retailing (3:3)

Pr. 562 or permission of instructor
Current theories and research in consumer behavior. Application of consumer behavior models to apparel, apparel-related products, and retailing through individualized research products. (Alternate Spring)

731

Special Topics in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)

Investigation of select topics specific to consumer, apparel, and retail studies. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.

765

College Teaching Practicum in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3)

Pr. admission to doctoral program in consumer, apparel, and retail studies and permission of instructor
Supervised, structured experiences in planning, teaching, and evaluating a college level course. Professors provide guidance and mentoring of graduate students during the experience.

790

Independent Doctoral Research (1-6)

Pr. STA 661, 662
Individual work on research problem(s) related to student’s primary area(s) of specialization. Research conducted with faculty guidance and direction. Objective: develop one or more publishable manuscript(s).

799

Dissertation (1-12)

Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Credit may be divided over two or more semesters.

801

Thesis Extension (1-3)

802

Dissertation Extension (1-3)

803

Research Extension (1-3)

Advanced Retail Buying and Planning (3:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in 261, 361, 362, or graduate standing
An intensive analysis of marketing principles applied to apparel and related consumer products. (Fall)

562

Behavior of Soft Lines Consumers (3:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in 321 or graduate standing
Study of environmental, individual, and psychological influences on behavior of consumers in the soft lines consumption process. (Spring)

584

Retail Strategy (3:3

Pr. 560
Investigation of retailing from a strategic perspective. Concepts are analyzed and integrated into applied problem-solving scenarios focused on consumer needs.