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2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Apparel and Textiles with specialization in Merchandising (M.S.)
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Kansas State University is a member of the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA), an online multi-institution degree program. The program offers a 36-hour master’s degree through online education, allowing students to do course work at times convenient to their lives. In addition to the 36 credit hours a culminating experience is required. The inter-institutional program draws on knowledge and expertise of graduate faculty from five universities: Colorado State University, Kansas State University, Oklahoma State University, North Dakota State University, and South Dakota State University. All institutions are members of the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance and have a history of success in distance education. The program is taught entirely via the Internet. Students completing the master’s degree program from Kansas State University will earn an M.S. in Apparel and Textiles with a specialization in Merchandising.
Graduates of the program are prepared to work in product development, promotions and retail management. For professionals in the industry who lack the theoretical background of merchandising, the expertise offered through the Merchandising master’s degree may provide for diversification or career advancements.
For further information contact the campus coordinator at gpideacc@ksu.edu and refer to the Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design or the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance websites.
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Core Courses (30 credit hours)
Electives (6 credit hours)
Select two electives (6 credit hours) from the list below. Choose a focus in Education, Business, or Research. Other electives must be approved by a student’s supervisory committee. Other Courses
Students may take up to three credit hours of the following courses upon permission to enroll in by the major professor and completion of required paperwork outlining objectives. Culminating Experience
K-State distance merchandising students are required to complete a culminating experience in the form of a written examination during their final fall or spring semester of enrollment. The culminating experience will take place according to the following schedule:
• Fall graduates: First full week of November
• Spring and summer graduates: First full week of April
During the first week of the student’s final fall or spring semester, students must contact their major professor and K-State Campus Coordinator at gpiacc@ksu.edu notifying their intent to complete the culminating experience. The Campus Coordinator will submit an Approval to Schedule Final Exam form on the student’s behalf. The Approval to Schedule Final Exam form must be on file with the Graduate School two weeks prior to the date of the exam. Missing this deadline may jeopardize the planned graduation date.
Students are responsible for contacting their major professor at least four weeks in advance of the exam to discuss any relevant and/or specific details. This timeline is strictly enforced. Exams typically consist of analyzing an assigned case study, report, or research paper and to respond to questions regarding the particular reading. Students should draw from the knowledge gained throughout their coursework and appropriate supporting materials. Sources of information must be referenced and cited according to APA style. The student has one week to complete the assigned culminating experience.
The faculty comprising the student’s supervisory committee will have two weeks to review the exam responses. The student will be notified of the outcome shortly thereafter. Students who do not receive a passing grade will retake the exam the next semester according to the schedule. K-State requires that students be enrolled during their final semester. |
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