Required for all Graduate Students:

• RTM 600: Research Methodology in Retailing and Tourism Management (3)
• RTM 650: Survey of Current Theories and Literature (3)
• RTM 772: Seminar in Retailing and Tourism Management (3)
• RTM 690: Industry Experience in Retailing and Tourism Management (6)
• + Basic Statistical Analysis Course (3)

Additional Course Options Include:

• HMT 560: Advanced Seminar in Lodging and Tourism (3)
• HMT 570: Event Planning and Coordination (3)
• HMT 580: Trend Analysis for Hospitality Industry (3)
• HMT 588: Strategic Management in the Hospitality and Food Service Industry (3) 
• MAT 514: Retail Entrepreneurship (3)
• MAT 547: Social and Psychological Aspects of Apparel (3)
• MAT 570: Electronic Retailing (3)
• MAT 572: International Merchandising (3)

Other Possible Electives

A minimum of 30 total hours is required for degree completion. Students may complete coursework outside of the department (e.g. fulfill teaching certification) with approval from the Director of Graduate Studies and the respective outside department. For example, additional coursework may include work from:

• Arts Administration 
• Communication and Technology
• Historic Preservation 
• Higher Education 
• Music Studies