Overview of the foundations of supervision and how to get things done within an organization through other people. The functions of planning, organizing, staffing, motivating, and controlling presented.

Starting, organizing and operating a small business, including location, finance, management processes, advertisement and promotion, credit, inventory control and ethics.

Explores the various levels and specialized segments of the fashion industry, the principles of fashion, the fundamentals of merchandising apparel, consumers' influence on demand and marketing activities.

An examination of the principles of design including line, color, balance, and texture as they relate to the display of merchandise. Participation in displays and individual projects.

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Examines management/buyer role in investment, pricing, planning, controlling sales and inventories. Any BPC/CIS spreadsheet course is recommended.

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Analyzes and applies the steps and techniques used in personal selling.  Highlights the role of the professional sales representative and his/her functions as they relate to the company's mission and customer expectations.

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Surveys structure and operation of retail organizations. Emphasizes merchandising to include price, location, time, promotion, and quantity.

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Examines the principles and terminology utilized in the marketing/function and their value and application in the day-to-day operation of a business. Focuses on marketing planning, market segmentation, positioning, targeting and aspects of international marketing. Reviews product development, pricing, promotion and distribution and explores careers in marketing.