Merchandising

Master's Degree Program

Graduate opportunities

By pursuing a Master of Science degree in Merchandising at the University of North Texas, you develop the skills needed to become an accomplished leader in today’s global marketplace.

We teach you how to solve complex problems, create new opportunities in competitive markets and understand the many components that support a successful consumer-driven business venture. Our curriculum integrates your educational experience and research with merchandising concepts and strategies.

In addition to the M.S. degree, a dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Science degree in Merchandising and a graduate academic certificate in Merchandising are available.

Opportunities abound

As you progress through the program, you may work with a faculty member on funded, cutting-edge research projects such as:

• Customer experience in the marketplace
• Industry recruitment and retention
• Lifestyle and ethnic influences on purchase motivations and product satisfaction
• Mobile commerce applications
• Multichannel retailing

Our students often present research or test their merchandising knowledge at regional, national and international events. Annual merchandising study tours are also offered to New York and China/Hong Kong.

Excellent networking, internship and employment opportunities are available because of the university’s close proximity to leading merchandising, apparel and home furnishings companies. Our graduates have worked as merchandisers for Fossil, J.C. Penney Co., Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Michael’s, Target and Zale Corp.

he Department of Merchandising and Digital Retailing provides one of the nation’s most well- known, highly respected, comprehensive degrees. Our recognitions include the American Textile Manufacturers Institute Award for Excellence for innovative and exemplary programs and research. Courses can be completed online or on campus.

Attending UNT

Admission requirements

You must meet the admission requirements for the Toulouse Graduate School and the Merchandising program. The graduate school requirements are outlined at gradschool.unt.edu. You will need to submit the following items to the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism’s Graduate Programs Coordinator:

• Résumé
• Three letters of recommendation from employers and/or former faculty members
• Professional essay addressing your motivation and perseverance toward educational goals, academic or professional honors, recognitions and awards, and a demonstrated commitment to your field of study

Degree requirements

Master of Science

Thesis option

• 18 credit hours of merchandising courses
• 6 credit hours of research courses
• 6 credit hours of electives
• 6 credit hours of thesis research
• Successfully complete and defend a thesis and submit for approval

Individual research option

• 21 credit hours of merchandising courses
• 9 credit hours of research courses, including a Problem in Lieu of Thesis course
• 6 credit hours of electives
• Passing score on a written comprehensive examination

Dual M.B.A./M.S.

• 18 credit hours of M.B.A. core courses
• 12 credit hours of specialization business courses
• 24 credit hours of merchandising courses

Course descriptions and more information about degree requirements are at www.unt.edu/catalog.

Financial assistance

We sponsor many scholarship opportunities to help you pay for your graduate education. Applications for teaching assistants and teaching fellows are also available from the dean’s office in the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism.

New graduate students who have participated in Ronald E. McNair post-baccalaureate programs are eligible for McNair fellowships. Contact the graduate school for information about McNair fellowships and other financial aid opportunities or visit gradschool.unt.edu/.