Retailing
The RETAILING major prepares students for managerial and merchandising careers in a dynamic, technologically advanced, and globally focused industry. Career opportunities, particularly in retail management, offer students rapid growth with companies experiencing growth via new store formats, category specific concept, or global expansion. Professional career options include store management, merchandising (buying), information systems, distribution and inventory management, public relations and advertising, consumer credit, personnel mangement, and direct marketing. Leading department store, discount, and specialty retail companies regularly recruit at UW-Madison, seeking candidates for executive traning positions.
The major is built upon a general studies background requiring an analytical statistical aptitude. Degree requirements integrate retailing, consumer science, and business courses. Through elective credits, students can gain additional product/skill focuses per career interests. A supervised field experience or competitive placement internship program provides an opportunity to earn degree credit for experiential learning.
Retailing 2007-2008 Checksheet (pdf)
Retailing Course Description (2007-2009 Catalog)
