Endorsement and Outcomes

Apparel, Merchandising, and Design

The apparel, merchandising, and design program is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). The design option in bachelor’s degree and master’s degree are accredited by the National Association of Schools in Arts and Design. There are 13 endorsed member schools — 11 in the U.S. — that offer bachelor’s degree programs. The following degrees are offered:

  • Bachelor of science (B.S.)
  • Master of science (M.S.)
  • Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Minor in apparel, merchandising and design
  • Certificate in merchandising

Apparel, merchandising, and design outcomes

Event Management

The event management program is one of a handful of such 4-year programs in the nation. The following degrees are offered:

  • Bachelor of science (B.S.)
  • Concurrent 5-year B.S. in event management and M.S. in hospitality management
  • Minor in event management

Event management outcomes
Event management review

Hospitality Management

The hospitality management program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), the accrediting agency for hospitality education programs. View a copy of the accreditation document (PDF) for more information. The following degrees are offered:

  • Bachelor of science (B.S.)
  • Master of science (M.S.)
  • Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Minors available in each area

Hospitality management outcomes