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  • RTL 2020: Fashion Design For The Aparel Industry

    4.50 Credits
    Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

    This course explores the design process to inspire creativity and develop practical skills that bring design concepts to professional renderings. Topics include basic art principles, sources of inspiration, consumer profiling, color and fabric boards, line conceptualization and fashion presentation techniques. Each student presents a collection of original designs. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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  • RTL 2063: Retail Industry Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

    This course is offered in three components. One component is devoted to the mathematics of merchandising with its ramifications and effects on profitability and terms of sale. The second component is presented in seminar and case study format where students explore the importance of decision making and its effects at all levels of the retail industry. The third component is the industry field trips. Students are encouraged to examine personal and professional goals as they visit with local industry guests/hosts. Students are encouraged to network with industry speakers and begin planned career opportunities for the future. Prerequisites: RTL1005, RTL1020. (PT) (WI) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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  • RTL 2095: Retail Practicum Lab

    3.00 Credits
    Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

    This course is designed to give students laboratory experience in merchandising functions. Students participate in a simulated work environment under the supervision of faculty with expertise in the industry. Market analysis and trend research are included with "back of the house" simulations in buying, vendorcommunications, catalog operations and merchandise promotion modules. Prerequisite: RTL1005. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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  • RTL 3010: Merchandise Buying

    3.00 Credits
    Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

    This course provides the student with the principles that govern the movement of merchandise. Students are expected to know the environmental factors that influence the behavior of consumers and the techniques for determining and predicting merchandise cycles. This course outlines the merchandising activities and marketing trends of those industries involved with the production and providing of goods in the marketplace. The options of the buyer in making merchandise budgets, plans and decisions are presented. This background provides the basis for examining the merchandising activities and decisions expected of a buyer at the retail level. Buying activities are compared for a variety of retail settings. Prerequisite: RTL1005. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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  • RTL 3020: Merchandise Mathematics

    3.00 Credits
    Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

    This course is designed to examine the philosophies, theories and techniques underlying the allocation of merchandise investments, control of sales and control of inventory (including planning and pricing) in retail stores. The course approaches retail management from the standpoint of the retail businessperson and is intended to serve as a tool for the student of retailing or merchandising. Prerequisite: RTL1005. (PT) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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  • RTL 3030: Comparative Retail Strategies

    3.00 Credits
    Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

    This course is designed to analyze and compare retail merchandise and management techniques used in specialty store, department store, chain store and mass merchandising operations. A case study approach is used in evaluating merchandise and management decisions in a variety of cases involving issues, types of operations and levels of management. Prerequisite: RTL2063. (HO) (PT) (WI) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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  • RTL 3055: Global Influences on Fashion History

    3.00 Credits
    Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

    This advanced course focuses on the elements affecting dress from antiquity through the 20th century. Using an interdisciplinary approach students explore the complex relationship between dress and textiles as a reflection of material culture and phenomena such as social structure, technology, aesthetics, geography, politics and religion. The constants as well as the changes in human ecology are analyzed using primary sources including archeological discoveries, artworks, written documents, period photographs and extant objects. Critical thinking skills and scholarship are emphasized as students apply a historical framework to real world issues in today's global marketplace. Prerequisites: RTL1010, RTL1020. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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  • RTL 3076: Retail Externship

    3.00 Credits
    Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

    The student has the option of serving on an externship or, if the student meets the requirements, may substitute a cooperative education experience for this course. Other options may include a special project of substantial depth at the student's current place of employment, or a for-credit-only endeavor in a corporate or non-profit setting. All experiences are administered through the Career Development Office. Prerequisites: RTL2063 and RTL2095. Quarter Credit Hours 9.0
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  • RTL 4010: Retail Executive Decision Making

    3.00 Credits
    Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

    This course is presented seminar style as a capstone course for retail seniors. Guest speakers, situational role playing and trade journals are used to interpret current market trends, environmental and economic impacts on retailing. Students analyze interpersonal skills and discuss employee survival skills. Focus is also given to making merchandising and buying decisions. Prerequisite: Senior status. (PT) (WI) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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  • SCI 1015: Introduction to Life Science

    4.50 Credits
    Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

    This course describes key biological and chemical principles that apply to all living things. Students examine cells and cell functions, as well as structure and function of the systems of the human body. Application of scientific methodology are included. This course explores the relationship between organ systems and the internal and external environment. (HO) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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