1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

2. English Composition I

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Clear and strategic communication with others is a central feature of all careers connected to Business. The skills learned in ENGL 101 are foundational for later coursework and beyond.

3. Math Course Recommendation

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• BTECA 117 Business Mathematics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Business Mathematics offers applications in banking, merchandising, inventory, depreciation and promissory notes. You will also be introduced to simple statistics and the metric system.

• MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Today’s business world relies on data to make sound business decisions. Introduction to Statistics will orient you to the art and science of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. By the end of the course, you will see how data can be used in powerful ways.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Use your Success Network!  In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.  

4. Productivity Software

• CIS 130 Productivity Software (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Required technological skill sets in the world of work include word-processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and cloud storage at a minimum. And technology is continually changing. We need to know how to work in and problem-solve with technology.

5. Accounting Course Recommendation

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• ACCT 101 Survey of Accounting (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Basic knowledge of accounting is critical for all aspects of business as financial misunderstanding is one of the leading causes of business failure. This course explores the fundamental theories and concepts of accounting.

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Basic knowledge of accounting is critical for all aspects of business as financial misunderstanding is one of the leading causes of business failure. This course will introduce you to accounting concepts and procedures. 

6. Introduction to Fashion Merchandising

• FASH 160 Introduction to Fashion Merchandising (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course is a survey of the fashion industry from early development to present. You will analyze the interrelationships of the many different industries involved in the design, production, and distribution of all types of apparel and accessories.

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

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7. Fashion Design and Clothing Construction Analysis

• FASH 162 Fashion Design and Clothing Construction Analysis (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will provide you a working knowledge of the design and construction skills valued in today’s fashion marketplace. 

8. Consumer Textiles

• FASH 163 Consumer Textiles (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will help you develop the knowledge of textiles as part of the professional pre-requisites of the retail/fashion industry. 

9. Sales and Customer Relationship Management

• MNGT 182 Creative Sales and Customer Relationship Management (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Arguably, nearly all positions require some kind of “selling” skills. Creative Sales and Customer Relationship Management develops skills and knowledge to help you have the confidence and credibility to deliver a positive service culture that values diversity.

10. Professional Development

• MNGT 186 Professional Development (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Professional Development sets the stage for workplace success by providing career success strategies and tools. Move from “I can’t…” or “I think I can…” to “I can!” Dig deep in to who you are in terms of strengths and personal qualities/characteristics. 

11. Introduction to Visual Promotion

• MNGT 275 Introduction to Visual Promotion (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will provide you with skill sets necessary for planning, creating and implementing visual promotion including advertising, print media, visual display and special promotions.

12. Retailing and Merchandising

• MNGT 293 Retailing and Merchandising (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will provide you with the fundamentals of retail buying and the management of retail inventories.

Total Credits: 58

Program Code: 251