48 Master's in Fashion Design in North America

The M.Sc. in Fashion Design and Merchandising at Mississippi State University is a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme. Students engage in advanced research and specialised study within the global apparel industry. This campus-based course offers pathways in product development or retail merchandising strategies.

The Masters of Fine Art in Fashion Merchandising and Management program from Academy of Art University provides the in-depth knowledge and specialized skill set required for today’s fashion merchandising and management environment.

The MFA Costume Design program at Academy of Art University  provides graduates with key technical skills and opportunities to practice their craft at an advanced level in active production environments. 

The Master of Fine Arts in Fashion Collection and Communication at Pratt Institute will offer a dynamic trans-disciplinary pedagogical approach that spans design, theoretical analysis, and critical examination. 

The Fashion Marketing M.A. program at Academy of Art University offers future fashion marketers and managers a firm foundation to gain strategic consumer and market insights and knowledge on the fast-changing fashion industry, and to identify emerging trends in fashion business, marketing, technology and consumer in a global context.

The Graduate Costume Production program from Carnegie Mellon University produces leaders and innovators who are capable of working collaboratively and interdisciplinarity in the fields of modern costume making and management. These artisans work at the intersections of time-honored techniques, innovative methodologies, and emerging technologies as prolific contributors to the industry.

Study in the area of Costume Design and Technology at West Virginia University takes the student through an introduction to the elements of design, drawing and costume history. 

The Master's Jewelry and Metal Arts programme at Academy of Art University offers advanced creative training for aspiring designers. This public study mode course focuses on refining technical skills and artistic voice. Students engage with professional facilities to master intricate metalwork and contemporary jewelry design.

The Costume Design master programme at Academy of Art University offers advanced creative training in San Francisco. This professional course focuses on developing a high-level portfolio through hands-on studio work. Students engage in a public study mode, mastering the technical and artistic skills required for the industry.

The Merchandising Online graduate certificate at the University of North Texas is a specialised 12-credit programme. Delivered entirely online, this flexible course is designed for professionals seeking advanced expertise in digital retail. Students complete four comprehensive classes to gain high-level research and analytical skills.

In the MFA Fashion Design and the Arts at The New School, you develop sustainable and inclusive approaches to fashion innovation through studio-based projects that are closely linked to the fashion industry and cultural institutions of Paris. 

The Masters of Arts in Fashion Merchandising program at Academy of Art University  provides students with the professional skill set necessary for success in today’s fashion merchandising and management environment. 

The Master of Fine Arts program in the Design, Concentration in Fashion Design Department of Design at University of North Texas seeks to create an educational experience that provides students with an understanding of the pedagogy of teaching and focused research and design within the academy that supports the burgeoning needs of their profession.

The Fashion Studies M.Sc. at Kansas State University offers advanced training in merchandising and sustainable fashion business. This public programme provides flexible study modes, including a 100% online option for merchandising. Students complete 30 to 36 credits to master global fashion systems and industry ethics.

The groundbreaking MS in Fashion Design Technology program at Thomas Jefferson University is developed to create the next generation of fashion professionals for a complex global fashion system.

The Fashion Design Master’s programme at Academy of Art University offers a professional creative environment in San Francisco. This postgraduate course focuses on advanced technical skills and portfolio development. Delivered via onsite or online study modes, it prepares students for high-level roles in the global industry.

The Costume Design MFA Program at California Institute of the Arts CalArts encourages students to break with traditional notions of costume design—and think instead in terms of garments that expand or otherwise reshape the physical space of performers.

The Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware offers a Master of Science in Fashion and Apparel Studies. The program is designed to prepare students to be effective professionals in the global apparel industry. 

The Costume Studies and Library and Information Science dual degree at New York University offers a unique M.A. and M.S. qualification. This 61-credit programme is available for full-time or part-time study in a public mode, combining fashion history expertise with professional library and information science training.

The Apparel Design and Production programme at Oklahoma State University offers advanced training in fashion innovation. This postgraduate degree focuses on technical mastery and creative excellence. Delivered via a public study mode, the curriculum prepares students for leadership roles within the global textile industry.