BS Merchandising at Indiana University Bloomington

Programme overview

The BS in Merchandising covers the full retail cycle and builds creative and analytical skills, examining the consumer-oriented and aesthetic sides of retail.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences; Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design | Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

Product basics and current industry trends, plus a minor from the Kelley School of Business or another minor approved by the School's Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Career pathways

Retail buying and management, product development, consumer services, visual merchandising, fashion promotion, brand management, sourcing, product manufacturing and merchandise analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

IU Bloomington (all undergraduate freshman applicants): admission is selective and based on academic performance and preparation; an official high school transcript and a full senior-year schedule are required. Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores may be submitted at the applicant's choice. Early action deadline November 1; regular deadline February 1; application fee $65.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Freshmen can start in the fall or spring semester; freshmen applying for the spring semester should apply by November 1 (priority deadline).

Transfer students can start in fall, spring (January start) or summer.

Freshman early action (non-binding) deadline is November 1 (response January 15); regular decision deadline is February 1 (response March 15); after February 1 applications are considered on a space-available basis. The enrollment deposit of $100 is due May 1. IU Bloomington is test-optional (SAT, ACT and CLT scores are optional). Apply with either the Apply IU application or the Common Application.

Transfer priority deadlines: fall start June 1, spring (January start) November 1, summer start March 1; School of Nursing applicants for fall must apply by April 1 and Kelley School of Business applicants by June 1. Apply with either the Apply IU application or the Common Application.

The undergraduate application fee is $65 (US citizen and international); the Jacobs School of Music application fee is $95.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.indiana.edu/apply/index.html

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