Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs with Specialization in Consumer Services Management
South Dakota State University
USA,South Dakota
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 13,751/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 20 FREE
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, South Dakota
Type: University
Location Type: Rural
Founded: 1881
Total Students: 11,405 +
Int. Students: 606 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1451 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD 57007, United States
Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs with Specialization in Consumer Services Management
Program Overview
Students majoring in Consumer Affairs who pursue the Consumer Services Management specialization are usually interested in marketing, communication, human development, planning principles and working with individuals to develop personal management skills. Required courses for the Consumer Services Management specialization focus on the application of resource management concepts for families of varying structures, consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer behavior in making decisions, the impact of the marketplace on problem solving and implementation strategies for working with diverse audiences.
Completion of the Consumer Affairs major and Consumer Services Management specialization prepares students to engage in a variety of careers such as: management of non-profit organizations, management of retail businesses, Extension, credit/financial counseling, human resources, marketing and sales.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will apply the consumer decision-making process to improve consumer well-being.
- Students will demonstrate effective resource management skills. (Cross-curricular Skill: Inquiry and Analysis; Foundational Lifelong Learning Skills)
- Students will integrate knowledge of policy and community resources to solve consumer issues. (Cross-curricular Skill: Information Literacy; Problem Solving)
- Students will increase knowledge, awareness, and understanding of individual and social differences in consumer behavior. (Cross-curricular Skill: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity)
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 20 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 13,751 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in South Dakota State University
CAD 9,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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