Overview

Welcome to the Textiles, Apparel Design & Merchandising programme at Louisiana State University. If you are interested in fibers, fabrics, color and design; have a creative flair, or enjoy the retail and business atmosphere; we have a program for you. The textile and apparel industry is a diverse, highly competitive, global industry.

Our department curriculum offers concentrations in:

Textile Science – textile scientists work with fibers, yarns, and fabrics; exciting developments in these areas have an impact on all of our lives and the apparel products we purchase.
Apparel Design - apparel designers focus on creative and technical skills; many of our graduates have succeeded in fashion centers such as New York City, Dallas and Los Angeles.
Merchandising - the retailing of products is a dynamic and challenging career; our graduates in this concentration hold positions with most of the major retailers in the country

The common theme among all of our concentrations is the textile/apparel complex, the third largest industry in the country and a major global industry. Continuous change and challenging environments are the benchmarks of this industry.

Career Opportunities:

Visual Merchandiser
Store manager
Department manager
Personnel manager
Apparel designer
Fashion coordinator
Pattern maker
Sales representative

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Digital Illustration for Apparel Designers
Apparel Structure and Fit
Textile Science
Special Topics in Textiles, Apparel & Merchandising
History of Textiles
Consumer Behavior in the Apparel Merchandising Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Commerce View 32 other Masters in Commerce in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade-point average (GPA) for all undergraduate work taken prior to receiving a degree and a minimum 3.0 GPA for all previous graduate work for which a grade is given;

satisfactory academic standing at the last institution attended

acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE); and

acceptance into a departmental program

Tuition Fee

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International

29456 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29456 USD per year during 24 months.
National

29456 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29456 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

12541 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12541 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Baton Rouge

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Textiles, Apparel Design & Merchandising.

Available Scholarships

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