Apparel and Textiles Management Degree

The Apparel and Textiles Manager role is defined as a person possessing the capacity and willingness to manage, develop, and organize resources of a business to create clothing for a defined demographic or consumer either by locale or region. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer apparel and textiles management degrees.

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Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest)

100 E Normal Avenue, Kirksville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in Maryville, MO and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Northwest has an annual student enrollment of around seven thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Northwest offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Northwest Missouri State University. A score within the range of 950 - 1200 on the SAT, or 20 - 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Northwest has an admissions rate of around 69% of which only 34% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at nwmissouri.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $6,500 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $12,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,000 each year. Northwest may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Northwest Missouri State University "Bearcats" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.nwmissouri.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Marketing Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, marketing managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.4% from 2014 to 2024

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Description

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).