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The University of Houston's Retailing and Consumer Science (RCS) program offers a distinctive hybrid on-campus/online undergraduate experience for students passionate about consumer behavior and retail dynamics. This program emphasizes customer-centric business strategies across retail, tech entrepreneurship, e-commerce, sales, customer relations, and PR. Understanding consumer needs is central to driving business growth and success.
RCS coursework prepares graduates to combine consumer insights with merchandising expertise, applying these skills to tech-driven retail environments, entrepreneurial ventures, e-commerce platforms, sales/service roles, and workforce training initiatives.
Students can specialize in Retail & Consumer Science, Technology Entrepreneurship, e-Commerce, Training & Development, or Professional Studies. The Professional Studies track caters to those with associate degrees or substantial prior coursework, allowing them to expand their knowledge in merchandising, consumer research, sales techniques, and training methodologies while completing their bachelor's degree.