Hospitality and Retail Management (CONSCI-HRM-MS-A)
Consumer Sciences
Hospitality and Retail Management

Master of Science in Consumer Sciences – Hospitality and Retail Management Specialization – Plan A
Core Requirements (4 hours)
- CONSCI 6000 Introduction to Research in Consumer Sciences (3)
- CONSCI 7900 Graduate Seminar in Consumer Sciences (1)
Research Methods and Statistics (choose two, 6 hours)
Common selections: PSYCH 6810, 6811; STAT 5301, 5302; AEE 8850, 8860, 8870; SOCIOL 6649; ESQREM 6625, 6641, 7627, 7648, 7651
Specialization Requirement
Choose minimum three, 9+ credits; unselected courses can be used as electives
- CSHSPMG 8630 Services in the Hospitality and Retail Industries (3)
- CSHSPMG 8640 Managing Hospitality and Retail Operations (3)
- CSHSPMG 8660 Recent Developments in Hospitality and Retail Management (3)
- CONSCI 6010 Individual and Family Behavior in the Marketplace (3)
- CONSCI 7991 Research Practicum in Consumer Sciences (HRM Focus) (3)
- CSFRST 7574 Aesthetics, Appearance Management, and Self Presentation (3)
- CSFRST 7575 Psycho-Social and Cultural Aspects of Dress (3)
Major and Supporting Course Electives (6+ hours)
- CONSCI 6020 Theories and Models in Consumer Sciences (3)
- CONSCI 7193 Individual Studies (1-4; repeatable)
- CONSCI 7194 Group Studies (1-4; repeatable)
- CONSCI 7880 Interdepartmental Seminar
- CONSCI 7992 Teaching Practicum in Consumer Sciences (1-4; repeatable)
- CONSCI 8193 Individual Studies (1-4; repeatable)
- CONSCI 8280 Advanced Quantitative Methods in Consumer Sciences (3)
- CONSCI 8894 Special Topic Seminar: Fashion and Retail Studies
- CONSCI 8896 Special Topic Seminar: Hospitality Management
- CSFRST 7472 History of American Dress: Issues, Theory and Method (3)
- CSFRST 7478 Textiles: A Global and Cultural History (3)
- CSHSPMG 7630 Advanced Food Service Systems Management (3)
- CSHSPMG 8610 Human Resource Management in Hospitality & Retail Industries (3)
*Additional elective courses from other departments and colleges determined by student and advisor
Thesis Research (minimum 5 hours)
- CONSCI 7999 Research for Thesis
*Course may not double count as research methods/statistics and major courses.
Master of Science in Consumer Sciences – Hospitality and Retail Management Specialization – Plan B
Core Requirements (4 hours)
- CONSCI 6000 Introduction to Research in Consumer Sciences (3)
- CONSCI 7900 Graduate Seminar in Consumer Sciences (1)
Research Methods and Statistics
Choose one, 3 hours
Common selections:
- PSYCH 6810
- STAT 5301
- AEE 8850
- SOCIOL 6649
- ESQREM 6625, 6641
Specialization Requirement
Choose minimum three, 9+ credits; unselected courses can be used as electives
- CSHSPMG 8630 Services in the Hospitality and Retail Industries (3)
- CSHSPMG 8640 Managing Hospitality and Retail Operations (3)
- CSHSPMG 8660 Recent Developments in Hospitality and Retail Management (3)
- CONSCI 6010 Individual and Family Behavior in the Marketplace (3)
- CONSCI 7991 Research Practicum in Consumer Sciences (HRM Focus) (3)
- CSFRST 7574 Aesthetics, Appearance Management, and Self Presentation (3)
- CSFRST 7575 Psycho-Social and Cultural Aspects of Dress (3)
Major and Supporting Course Electives (14+ hours)
- CONSCI 6020 Theories and Models in Consumer Sciences (3)
- CONSCI 7193 Individual Studies (1-4; repeatable)
- CONSCI 7194 Group Studies (1-4; repeatable)
- CONSCI 7880 Interdepartmental Seminar
- CONSCI 7992 Teaching Practicum in Consumer Sciences (1-4; repeatable)
- CONSCI 8193 Individual Studies (1-4; repeatable)
- CONSCI 8280 Advanced Quantitative Methods in Consumer Sciences (3)
- CONSCI 8894 Special Topic Seminar: Fashion and Retail Studies
- CONSCI 8896 Special Topic Seminar: Hospitality Management
- CSFRST 7472 History of American Dress: Issues, Theory and Method (3)
- CSFRST 7478 Textiles: A Global and Cultural History (3)
- CSHSPMG 7630 Advanced Food Service Systems Management (3)
- CSHSPMG 8610 Human Resource Management in Hospitality & Retail Industries (3)
*Additional elective courses from other departments and colleges determined by student and advisor *Course may not double count as research methods/statistics and major courses.
Degree Type: Research Focused Master of Science Degree
Minimum hours: 30 credits beyond a bachelor degree
Application Requirements: GRE or GMAT TOEFL