The new Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship is the nation's first stand-alone entrepreneurship school outside of a college of business at a public university offering a Retail Entrepreneurship program.
The major of Retail Entrepreneurship, starting in Fall of 2018, is an undergraduate program which offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Retail Entrepreneurship (RE), which integrates an understanding of merchandising strategy, consumer research and behavior, design principles and product development, buying, store organization including e-commerce, visual merchandising, inventory management and sales —the necessary components in bringing products from concept to consumer. The Retail Entrepreneurship (RE) major prepares students for executive training programs and other entry-level retail merchandising and product development positions within a diverse range of retail and retail-related businesses. Be sure to check out the FSU Retail and Innovation Center, which creates partnerships between retail and retail-related businesses and FSU students and faculty.
For requirements on applying to the program, curriculum, and academic map, please contact the contacting advising office for the Jim Moran School by emailing advising@jimmoranschool.fsu.edu or by phone at (850) 644-7158.
Students must complete the following prerequisites required in preparation for the upper division major. All prerequisite courses must be completed with C or higher (a C minus is NOT sufficient). Students are encouraged to contact the department with questions about completing these requirements.
Students must also have at least 60 hours of coursework with an adjusted FSU GPA of 2.0 and at least half the hours required in General Education, including freshman English composition and mathematics, or an A.A. degree. Students must also have completed the required prerequisites for the major, each with a grade of C or better (a C minus is NOT sufficient).
Students must complete requirements in place at the time they enter the major. As advising is critical to successful program completion, students should consult with a departmental advisor as early as possible.
All required coursework listed below, including electives, must be completed with a grade of C or higher (a C minus is NOT sufficient).
An internship is required to complete this program. An FSU cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
Oral Communication Competency (0-3 hours): Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through with an approved college-level course.
*Note: RMPD majors should select ECO 2013, ECO 2023, and one of PSY 2012/SYG 1000/ SYG 2010 to fulfill the Social Science area, and MAC 1105 and STA 2023 to fulfill the requirement for Mathematics.
The New Retail Entrepreneurship Internship Program is based on over 35 years of successfully placing interns in real-world work experiences with an amazing list of internship partners that includes over 250 outstanding companies across the nation and around the world.
As a required course in the Retail Entrepreneurship (RE) major, your internship experience will be coordinated by Ms. Roxanne Parker and Mr. Jim McLaughlin. The internship is carefully structured to ensure a meaningful experience and is also faculty-supervised for your protection.
The opportunities are endless to prepare for a successful career – from retail operations to sourcing, to buying and planning, to public relations, media, and product development service and industry organizations. You can pursue opportunities at both the corporate and business field levels.
The RE Internship Program has enjoyed a 100% placement rate over the years – with many interns accepting permanent positions as a result of their internship placement, or with the offer of their internship position.
We would love to talk to you about internship and career opportunities in the exciting world of Retail Entrepreneurship. Contact Ms. Roxanne Parker or Mr. Jim McLaughlin for an internship application.
Representative Job Titles: Executive Trainee or entry-level Manager leading to a variety of positions including: Department Manager, Asst. Store Manager, District or Regional Manager, Assistant Buyer, Buyer, Quality Assurance Assistant, Quality Assurance Manager, Product Development Assistant, Product Development Manager, General Merchandise Manager, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Assistant Planner, Planner, Assistant Allocator, Allocator, Vendor Representative, Salesperson, Visual Merchandising Manager, Advertising Manager, Sales Promotion Manager, Distribution Center Manager, Recruiter, Trainer, Human Resource Manager, College Relations Manager, Stylist, Vendor Rep/Showroom Rep, and E-Commerce.
Representative Employers: Department Store Retailers, Mass Merchandisers, Discount Merchandisers, Large and Small Specialty Stores, Electronic Shopping Networks, Fashion Publications, Food Retailers, Fiber and Fabric Manufactures, Entertainment Retailers, U.S. and State Governments, Online Retailers, Distribution Centers.