Overview
Emphasis is placed upon fostering cultural/global awareness and a commitment to social responsibility.
Opportunities, after you complete your M.S. in Design and Merchandising - Apparel and Merchandising at Colorado State University, include:
- Pursuing a doctoral degree
- Pursuing industry positions requiring critical thinking and analytical abilities and/or depth of knowledge in the field (e.g., creative/design director, computer aided design manager, market researcher, retail or product trend analyst, human performance evaluator, import/export specialist, prototype engineer, quality control specialist, sourcing agent, textile scientist)
- Teaching at the community college level
- Working in museum collections/as a museum curator
Programme Structure
Major areas of emphasis for graduate study and research in Apparel and Merchandising include:- Apparel Design and Production
- Consumer Behavior
- Historic Costume and Textiles
- Merchandising
- Product Development
- Social-Psychological and Cultural Aspects of Dress and Appearance
- Textile Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Design Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 645 other Masters in Design in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- An Updated Resume
- Interior Design Portfolio
- Apparel and Merchandising Portfolio
- Transcripts
- GRE Requirements
- Graduate Teaching or Research Assistantship Optional Application
Tuition Fee
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International
31766 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31766 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
31766 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31766 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
15568 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15568 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Fort Collins
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Funding
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