RETAIL MERCHANDISING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MAJOR ACADEMIC MAP
(Effective Summer 2015 and after)
This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on
course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. The
Liberal Studies and Elective courses must be selected to satisfy all state and university-wide requirements unless your program
meets these requirements with major courses. Please visit http://liberalstudies.fsu.edu to learn more about these requirements.
Milestones are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in
one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Off Track) is placed following grade posting if the student
has missed a milestone (course and /or GPA) for the first time in the major. If a student in non-compliance with milestones for two
(2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers) a Major Change Required stop is place in the student’s registration.
In this major, courses that are listed in bold require a “C” or better in the course as required by the Department.
Please Note: Students must attempt ACG2021 by Term 3 and are limited to 1 repeat attempt to obtain the grade of C or better.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
TERM 1
ENC1101
LS Core Math (MAC1105 is preferred)
LS Core Social Science (PSY2012/SYG1000/SYG2010)
LS Core Humanities/Cultural Practice
Elective
Total Hours
Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
15
TERM 2
Second English
nd
2 LS Math (STA2023 is preferred)
LS Core Natural Science w/ Lab
LS History
CGS2060 or 2100
Total Hours
Hrs.
3
3
4
3
3
16
Summer
ACG2021
Oral Competency
Total Hours
Hrs.
3
3
6
TERM 3
LS Ethics
LS Natural Science
ECO2013 or 2023
CTE1401 + Lab
CTE2800
Total Hours
Hrs.
3
3
3
4
3
16
TERM 4
LS Social Science
LS Humanities/Cultural Practice
CTE3201
FAD2230
ECO2013 or 2023
Total Hours
Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
15
MILESTONES
TERM 1 Milestones
Complete ENC1101
TERM 2 Milestones
nd
Complete 2 English
Complete LS Math (≥C)
TERM 3 Milestones
Complete ACG2021 (≥C)
Complete ECO2013 or 2023 (≥C)
Complete CGS2060 or 2100 (≥C)
nd
Complete 2 Math course
TERM 4 Milestones
Complete both ECO2013 & 2023 (≥C)
Complete CTE1401 + L (≥C)
Complete CTE2800 (≥C)
Complete CTE3201 (≥C)
RETAIL MERCHANDISING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MAJOR ACADEMIC MAP
TERM 5
CTE3763
CTE3806
nd
2 College Core
MAR3023
Elective
Total Hours
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Hrs.
3
4
3
3
3
15
TERM 6
CTE3431
CTE3835
CTE4443
CTE4822
Total Hours
Hrs.
3
3
4
3
13
TERM 7
CTE4929
CTE3809
Elective
Elective
Total Hours
Hrs.
3
3
3
3
12
TERM 8
CTE4811
CTE4826
CTE4882
CTE4866
Total Hours
Hrs.
3
3
6
3
15
MILESTONES
TERM 5
Complete CTE3806 (≥C)
TERM 6
Complete Mock Interview at the Career Center
Complete Online Internship Application
TERM 7
Complete CTE4822 (≥C)
Complete CTE3835 (≥C)
Complete a Pre-graduation check
TERM 8
st
Apply for graduation in 1 two weeks
Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Executive Trainee or entry-level Manager leading to a variety of positions including
Department Manager, Asst. Store Manager, Store Manager, District or Regional Manager, Assistant Buyer, Buyer, Quality Assurance
Assistant, Quality Assurance Manager, Product Development Assistant, Product Development Manager, General Merchandise
Manager, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Asst. Planner, Planner, Asst. Allocator, Allocator, Vendor Representative, Salesperson,
Visual Merchandising Manager, Advertising Manager, Sales Promotion Manager, Distribution Center Manager, Recruiter, Trainer,
Human Resource Manager, College Relations Manager.
Representative Employers: Department Store Retailers, Mass Merchandisers, Discount Merchandisers, Large and Small Specialty
Stores, Electronic Shopping Networks, Fashion Publications, Food Retailers, Fiber and Fabric Manufacturers, Retail Merchandise
Manufacturers, Entertainment Retailers, U.S. and State Governments.
International Opportunities
International study is available for all students and may include opportunities for internships or taking course work towards various
minors. International study may have an impact on the MAP; therefore, it is important to consult with the academic advisor for this
major before participating in an International Programs opportunity. Interested students should also contact the Office of
International Programs.
This Map is not a contract; either expressed or implied, between the University and the student, but represents a flexible program of
the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to carry out the academic objectives of the University. The
University specifically reserves the right to change, delete or add to any Map at any time within the student’s period of study at the
University.