Bachelor of Science in Textile and Apparel Management

Textile & Apparel Management (TAM) is a program which focuses on the apparel and textile supply chain. The curriculum emphasizes leadership, the global supply chain, sustainability, creativityinnovation and technology. Students have access to state-of-the-art design and apparel technology labs. The Apparel Retailing and Digital Merchandising track prepares students for careers in merchandising, buying, planning, allocation, omnichannel retailing, digital marketing, and retail management. The Apparel Product Development track prepares students for careers in technical and creative design, sourcing, and product development. Through coursework, field study experiences, internships, leadership conferences and student organizations, TAM students develop the skills they need for top industry positions.There are two tracks available in Textile and Apparel Management: Apparel Retailing and Digital Merchandising (ARDM), and Apparel Product Development (APD). The ARDM track provides students with an understanding of digital and brick-and-mortar retailing which emphasizes apparel merchandising within both formats. The APD track provides students with an understanding of the apparel design and product development process from conception to consumer. Students majoring in TAM may not take departmental courses using the PassFail grading option.