Retail Merchandising Leadership, MS — Online
Why study Retail Merchandising Leadership online through OSU?
Format
The online, 36-hour master’s program can be completed at your desired pace, allowing students to complete coursework while maintaining their personal and professional lives. Courses are semester-based and coursework must be completed to meet assignment deadlines. Typically, students complete the master's program in three years, taking one or two courses a semester.
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Retailing represents one-third of U.S. economy.
Curriculum
The curriculum helps the student develop skills in analyzing data using a variety of techniques:
- Researching and implementing effective business strategies
- Creating flexible promotional campaigns
- Balancing the sustainable interests of businesses, consumers and society
- Predicting micro and mass-market cost controls
- Navigating trade regulations and recognizing cultural concerns
- Engaging in global sourcing and production
On-campus master's in merchandising program
Admissions
To apply for this program, submit the following:
- Graduate College application
- Professional resume
- Professional goal statement: Describe your professional goals and explain how the program will support those goals.
- Three professional letters of reference on letterhead
- One official transcript from each college or university attended
- A GRE test score is not required
Cost
Tuition rates for this program are the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Students are responsible for textbooks and course materials.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Total cost per credit hour | $590 |
| Total cost per 3-credit hour course | $1,770 |
| Estimated total program cost | $21,240 |