IADT-Detroit Announces New Retail Merchandise Management Degree Programs

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) June 15, 2011

The new associate’s and bachelor’s Retail Merchandise Management degree programs at IADT-Detroit allow students to gain a solid understanding of merchandising planning and management. They can also develop skills used in today’s retail operations industry and learn how to communicate with customers, manufacturers and buyers.

In these career-focused degree programs, students learn how to sell goods from manufacturers and retailers to businesses and individuals. They can discover how to evaluate buying trends and sales records, while also assessing merchandise price and quality. Retail Merchandise Management classes offer instruction in direct sales operations and procedures, including customer service, supply chain management, and merchandise procurement.

The Associate of Science in Retail Merchandise Management degree program offers a solid foundation in both retailing and merchandising principles. Through a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, students gain the skills necessary to buy and sell merchandise. They can also develop an understanding of consumer behavior, selling strategies, visual merchandising solutions and pricing techniques.

Students who obtain their AS in Retail Merchandise Management degree should be able to pursue a variety of potential career opportunities in the field.

The Bachelor of Science in Retail Merchandise Management degree program offers industry-current instruction in direct sales operations, merchandise procurement and customer outreach. Through a combination of interactive learning and general education, students can develop a well-rounded understanding of visual retailing, management solutions and inventory planning.

Students who obtain their BS in Retail Merchandise Management degree should be able to pursue a variety of potential career opportunities in the field.

The associate’s and bachelor’s Retail Merchandise Management degree programs at IADT-Detroit combine engaging classroom instruction with industry-current training to offer a well-rounded educational experience.

About IADT-Detroit

With more than 30 years as an established institution, the International Academy of Design and Technology offers students a hands-on education with experienced faculty dedicated to providing students with the necessary skills, knowledge, support and guidance to pursue fulfilling career opportunities in the design and technology fields. The Detroit campus (IADT-Detroit), which opened in 2003, offers degree programs in fashion design, fashion design and merchandising, interior design, graphic design, game production, digital media production, Internet marketing, Web design and development, information technology, and retail merchandise management. Students also have the opportunity to take a portion of their coursework online through IADT-Online. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. The International Academy of Design & Technology – Detroit’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), 206 Grandville Ave, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, http://www.accredit-id.org. IADT-Detroit cannot guarantee employment or salary and is part of the Career Education Corporation network of schools. For more information, please visit http://www.iadt.edu/Detroit or call 888-838-2111.

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