Missouri State University

Department Of Fashion and Interior Design

College of Business Administration
FMD 306-1 & 2

Fall 2014
Course Title: Merchandising Mathematics

Instructor
Ms. Jenifer Roberts
E-mail: JeniferRoberts@MissouriState.edu
PCOB 322A
Contact Phone: 836-5493
FID Phone: 836-5136
Office Hours
TTR 9:45 to 11:00 AM
TTR 1:45 to 3:00 PM
Class
Lecture:

TTR 11:00 to 12:15 PM (Section One)

TTR 12:30 to 1:45 PM (Section Two)
PCOB: 324
Required Material
Easterling, Flottman, Hernigan & Marshall, (2008). Merchandising Mathematics for Retailing (4th ed.).
New York, NY: Prentice Hall.
Course Description
Prerequisite: FMD 301 with grade of C or better; and General Education mathematics requirement. Basic
retail and buying formulas are examined for the purpose of understanding six month merchandising plans
and open-to-buy calculations. Case studies include vender relations and negotiation strategies. 3(3-0) F
Course Overview
This course is to familiarize students with principles and terminology important to understanding
profitable merchandising. This knowledge is important in preparing students for entry-level positions in
retailing and eventual careers as buyers, merchandising managers, upper-level executives and
entrepreneurs. The course is divided into the following two primary subject areas: merchandising
mathematics calculation and case study analysis.

Course Objective
After successful completion of this course a student should be able to do the following:
a)
examine current fashion industry principles and practices by applying the case study
method of analysis.
b)
develop critical thinking and communication skills by constructing and defending alternative
solutions to actual business challenges through case development, and computer applications.
c)
explore moral and ethical issues that face businesses today.
d)
strengthen communication skills through class presentations and written assignments.
e)
understand merchandising calculations used in merchandise, to include assortment planning, sixmonth budgeting, and open-to-buy preparation in merchandising.
f)
learn to work effectively as part of a team through group projects.
Attendance Policy
The following absentee policy applies to FMD 304, FMD 305, FMD 306, FMD 362, FMD 460, FMD 560
classes. Because the classes listed above are upper-level or senior level classes you will be held to a
higher standard concerning your absences in these classes.

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You are encouraged to attend all scheduled class times. If you need to make a doctors appointment
because of an illness, or a yearly checkup, you will need to do so at a time you are not scheduled to be in
class.
There will be no points given for attendance, but 10 points will be deducted for every class missed over
two absences. I do realize that extenuating circumstances do arise and missing class is unavoidable and
these circumstances will be evaluated on a needed basis.
Extra Credit points will be given throughout the semester which can be used towards missed points from
an absence or raise your over all grade. YOU MUST be in class the day extra credit points are given or
you will not receive the points.
This policy is not to penalize students, but to reiterate the importance of attending class and participating
in class discussions and group projects, as well as to prepare you for the workforce you will soon be
joining.

Make-Up Or Late Assignments

NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
It is the responsibility of the student to check Blackboard weekly. If there is an
assignment that has not been posted or class participation points are missing, you have
one week after the posting to bring the error to my attention. After that time the grade
posted will not be reevaluated. Especially class particaption, as time passes it is hard to
remember if a student was in attendance or not.
If you are going to be absent, be prepared to turn in your assignments by email or Blackboard before or
during the scheduled class time.
Student Performance Evaluation Grading
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF

PERCENTAGE
100- 96%
95- 90%
89- 87%
86 - 83%
82- 80%
79- 77%
76 - 73%
72- 70%
69- 67%
66 - 63%
62- 60%
59% and below

DESCRIPTION
Excellent

Above Average

Average

Below Average

Failing

Course Schedule
Attached is the semester schedule. The schedule is subject to change at instructors discretion. You will
be tested after each chapter in the book. The final is not a comprehensive exam, and will cover the last
chapter in the book.

Dropping Class
It is your responsibility to understand the Universitys procedure for dropping a class. If you stop attending this class
but do not follow proper procedure for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade and will also be financially
obligated to pay for the class. For information about dropping a class or withdrawing from the university, contact the
Office of the Registrar at 836-5520.

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See Academic Calendars (www.missouristate.edu/registrar/acad_cal.html) for deadlines.

Other Information
Tobacco, cell phones, and food are not permitted while in the classroom or laboratory.
Disabilities
To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact the Director of the Disability Resource Center, Plaster
Student Union, Suite 405, (417) 836-4192 or (417) 836-6792 (TTY), www.missouristate.edu/disability. Students are
required to provide documentation of disability to the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations.
The Disability Resource Center refers some types of accommodation requests to the Learning Diagnostic Clinic,
which also provides diagnostic testing for learning and psychological disabilities. For information about testing,
contact the Director of the Learning Diagnostic Clinic, (417) 836-4787, http://psychology.missouristate.edu/ldc.

It is the responsibility of the student to initiate this process and bring it to the instructors
attention at the beginning of the semester.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, and maintains a grievance procedure
available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. At all times, it is your right to address
inquiries or concerns about possible discrimination to the Office for Equity and Diversity, Park Central Office Building,
117 Park Central Square, Suite 111, (417) 836-4252. Other types of concerns (i.e., concerns of an academic nature)
should be discussed directly with your instructor and can also be brought to the attention of your instructors
Department Head. Please visit the OED website at www.missouristate.edu/equity/.

Emergency Response Syllabi Statement

Students who require assistance during an emergency evacuation must discuss their needs with their professors and
the Disability Resource Center. If you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special
arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.
For additional information students should contact the Disability Resource Center, 836-4192 (PSU 405), or Larry
Combs, Interim Assistant Director of Public Safety and Transportation at 836-6576.
For further information on Missouri State Universitys Emergency Response Plan, please refer to the following web
site: http://www.missouristate.edu/safetran/erp.htm

Academic Integrity
Missouri State University is a community of scholars committed to developing educated persons who accept the
responsibility to practice personal and academic integrity. You are responsible for knowing and following the
universitys student honor code, Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures, available
at www.missouristate.edu/policy/academicintegritystudents.htm and also available at the Reserves Desk in Meyer
Library. Any student participating in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to sanctions as described in this
policy.

Policy on Use of Cell Phones in Classes

As a member of the learning community, each student has a responsibility to other students who are members of the
community. When cell phones or pagers ring and students respond in class or leave class to respond, it disrupts the
class. Therefore, the Office of the Provost prohibits the use by students of cell phones, pagers, PDAs, or similar
communication devices during scheduled classes. All such devices must be turned off or put in a silent (vibrate)
mode and ordinarily should not be taken out during class. Given the fact that these same communication devices are
an integral part of the Universitys emergency notification system, an exception to this policy would occur when
numerous devices activate simultaneously. When this occurs, students may consult their devices to determine if a
university emergency exists. If that is not the case, the devices should be immediately returned to silent mode and
put away. Other exceptions to this policy may be granted at the discretion of the instructor.

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