B.S. in Apparel and Merchandising What is a Product Development Degree Concentration?
Earn a bachelor of science in Apparel and Merchandising with a product development concentration. This degree concentration challenges you to master knowledge and skills in developing and innovating consumer products.
Our program includes coursework in:
- Market analysis and trend forecasting
- Technology and material research
- Concept and product line development
- Computer-aided design
- Technical package and packaging/branding strategies
- Pricing and costing
- Product line management and quality assurance
- Sourcing, supply chain management, and new venture start-up
Our program will prepare you to begin careers in highly technical product development fields like merchandise product development, outdoor products, and sportswear industries. Coursework provides a detailed understanding of textile science and technical garments as well as many forms of technology used for advanced prototyping and development.
Graduating students in this concentration share their final research and product development projects in a poster and prototype exhibition event. The projects include detailed research into target market needs, inclusive design, technical package development, 3D garment rendering, and more.
The courses you take in this concentration prepare you for a career in product development, trend technology, material research, concept development, computer-aided design, and more. Watch these videos to learn about what it’s like to study in the product development concentration:
