The concentration in Global Apparel and Retail Management provides a non-thesis option for the M.S in Retail Studies. The concentration requires 30 credit hours of online coursework and provides state-of-the-art skills for decision making in global apparel management with a consumer focus. Additionally, the concentration requires an applied industry practicum which serves as a capstone experience. In addition, students in this concentration have two tracks to choose from: Merchandising and Brand Management and Retail and Consumer Data Management.