Overview

Hands-on research is the core of the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology program. You won't just study developments after they happen you'll work with manufacturers and retailers to bring them to life.

That may mean working with Cotton Incorporated on a virtual selling space; or helping Lululemon test thermal fabrics with one of our sensor-equipped manikins; or putting Polartec fabric through its paces while filming runners with infrared cameras.

This collaborative approach is an integral part of our program. It means that when you graduate, you'll have the experiences that will make you competitive in the labor market.

You'll gain much of that experience in on-campus labs featuring technology you'll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. We're the only university in Michigan to have a 3D body scanner. And we're the first public university in the Midwest to have a MakerBot 3D Printing Innovation Center.

Careers & Outcomes

Take a look in your closet there's a good chance a CMU grad has something to do with the clothes in there.

Central Michigan University's alums have gone on to careers at Eddie Bauer, Adidas, Carhartt, Kohl's and many other designers and retailers. You might also go on to pursue a PhD and eventually teach at a college or university.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Scholarship in Textiles and Clothing

Creative Scholarship

Thesis

Advanced Internship in Textiles and Apparel

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mount Pleasant, United States

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Commerce General Engineering & Technology View 77 other Masters in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Along with the application, you’ll need to submit a $50 application fee

Submit a copy of your passport

Submit proof of English proficiency or your intent to study English upon arrival – unless you are from an exempted country where English is the primary language of instruction.

You also may demonstrate English proficiency by completing the English studies program through CMU's English Language Institute.

Applicants must provide a third-party course-by-course credential evaluation and document verification

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16978 USD / year

≈ 16978 USD / year
Out-of-State

13678 USD / year

≈ 13678 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13678 USD / year

≈ 13678 USD / year

Living costs

Mount Pleasant

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Mount Pleasant

Funding

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