Program Overview

Creative Economy Certificate

Program Type

Certificate

Format

On Campus

Estimated Time to Complete

15 Credit Hours

The Creative Economy Certificate is designed to enable students to explore the creative aspects of the retail industry, culminating in a study tour to the fashion capitals of either Europe, Dallas, or New York.

Program Highlights

The College of Merchandising, Hospitality, and Tourism (CMHT) is centered on the world's largest consumer-focused industries. The college blends opportunities for students to work with world-class research faculty and top industry professionals. Faculty are committed to ensuring that students become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and creative innovators.

Requirements

• Trend Analysis and Forecasting (3 hrs)
  • Comprehensive overview of apparel product development, focusing on researching and interpreting fashion direction, social and cultural influences, market and sales research, analyzing comparable market offerings, and analyzing trends for color, materials, and style.
• Branding and Promotion (3 hrs)
  • Students analyze, develop, and present 'Integrated Brand Promotions' for fashion-oriented products and services.
• History of Fashion (3 hrs)
  • Survey of costume from ancient civilization to the present, emphasizing technological, cultural, and social influences on historic and contemporary styles.
• New York Study Tour for Merchandising and Digital Retailing (3 hrs)
  • Experience fashion and home furnishings industries through visits to manufacturing facilities, retail establishments, museums, historical structures, and industry support organizations in New York.
• Dallas Study Tour for Merchandising and Digital Retailing (3 hrs)
  • Experience merchandising industries through visits to manufacturing facilities, retail establishments, museums, historical structures, and industry support organizations in and around Dallas.
• Global Discovery: Europe (3 hrs)
  • Experience fashion and home furnishings industries through visits to manufacturing facilities, retail establishments, museums, historical structures, and industry support organizations in Europe, primarily in Paris and London.

Related Programs

• Digital Retail Merchandising Certificate
• Fashion Merchandising Degree
• Digital Business and E-Commerce Minor

Similar Areas of Study

• Arts & Design
• College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

Location

Chilton Hall 331, 410 S. Avenue C, Denton, Texas

Additional Information

The Academic Advising team in CMHT is committed to supporting students throughout their academic career. The college invites students to explore its website and learn about degree programs, faculty and staff, student activities, and planned events.