Overview

About the program

Standard requirements and course work that Fashion Design and Merchandising students at Mississippi State University must complete to earn the M.S. degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising includes a minimum of 31 hours of coursework which will include a minimum of 6 hours of research techniques (of which there must be a minimum of 3 hours of statistics and a minimum of 6 hours of 7000 or 8000 credits.

Design & Product Development combines an overview of the fashion and retail industry, management, consumer patronage and purchase behavior, market analysis, product development, planning, buying, business operations, and entrepreneurship. Students also apply creative design with a focus on creativity, design process, product development theory, problem solving, juried design competitions, and an exhibition of a themed collection.

Merchandising provides both practical and theoretical knowledge in merchandising and retail, with an emphasis on consumer insights, product development, branding and promotion, and visual merchandising.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The leveling courses are areas of study that graduate students must show competency (through an undergraduate degree or industry experience) to earn their degree. Not all students require leveling courses.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

Commerce Fashion Design View 33 other Masters in Commerce in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas from your school. Mississippi State recommends all school credentials from non-U.S. institutions be submitted through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation.
An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).
English Language Proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

27637 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27637 USD per year during 12 months.
National

27637 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27637 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10052 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Starkville

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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