This program combines a broad range of business-oriented courses with general education courses to prepare students for a successful career in retail management. Students have the opportunity for hands-on industry work experience where they can apply concepts and principles learned in the classroom. Coursework emphasizes sales, management, customer service, and specialized courses in retail fashion management. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees range from 64 to 85 credits and include at least 18 semester credits of general education. Students must select courses from at least three goal areas of the MnTC.
Field trips to retail stores and wholesale markets are incorporated into the curriculum. A six-credit internship follows the completion of required coursework.