Maricopa Community Colleges  TEC274AB   19986-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/24/98
TEC274AB     19986-20015 LAB 2 Credit(s) 10 Period(s)
Retail Marketing Study Tour
A tour of the retail merchandising industry outside the metropolitan Phoenix area. Includes a variety of experiences and activities to enhance awareness of this multifaceted career. Prerequisites: Department approval.
Cross-References:   MKT274AB
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
TEC274AB   19986-20015 Retail Marketing Study Tour
1. Describe "day to day" activities as well as "behind the scenes" activities of the retail merchandising industry. (I)
2. Identify and evaluate various career options in the field of the retail merchandising and marketing industry. (I, II)
3. Identify in a daily journal key points from each appointment that might aid a person in succeeding in a career related to retail merchandising and marketing. (II)
4. Demonstrate networking abilities by participation in roundtable discussions of daily appointments during tour and follow up session. (III)
5. Identify in an information file current trends in the marketplace. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
TEC274AB   19986-20015 Retail Marketing Study Tour
    I. Industry Appointments, Tours, and Interviews
        A. "Day to Day" activities
        B. "Behind the scenes" activities
        C. Presentation of career options
      II. Daily Journal
          A. Highlights of each appointment
          B. Analysis of career options
        III. Roundtable Discussions
            A. During tour
            B. Follow up sessions
          IV. Information File
              A. Trends in the marketplace
              B. Industry brochures, pamphlets
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