INTRODUCTION TO RETAIL

CNSRSCI 257

Course Description

Foundational knowledge of the retail industry including the retail process, the evolution of the industry, key drivers and trends to provide a framework and set of concepts that will support the remainder of the core retail courses.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

CNSRSCI 564 , CNSRSCI 567 , and CNSRSCI 562

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.62

-2.11% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.25%

-0.44% from Historical

A Rate

60.09%

-12.48% from Historical

Class Size

228

45.86% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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BENJAMIN MALNAR

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CNSRSCI 567

Merchandise product development planning through market trend analysis, assortment planning sourcing production.

THE GLOBAL CONSUMER

CNSRSCI 562

Key issues in international retailing with consideration of the global consumer.

RETAIL LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM

CNSRSCI 250

Provides detailed examination of careers in the retailing industry. High level industry experts from leading companies in the retailing industry participate as guest speakers and panel members.

RETAILING INTERNSHIP

CNSRSCI 603

A supervised internship providing hands-on training in a professional experience in retailing related fields.

RETAIL FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

CNSRSCI 564

Provides tools for planning and analyzing retail financial performance. Includes elements of retail financial statements, pricing, purchasing terms and conditions, merchandise planning, inventory control, and economic factors that impact retail businesses.

INTRODUCTION TO RETAIL

BENJAMIN MALNAR

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