Overview

Students in this cutting-edge program move beyond the hand-crafted approach to fashion, to focus on design as a strategic function, along the cycle of research and design, product development, branding and distribution.

Reasons to Study Fashion Design Technology at Thomas Jefferson University

Create your own path: customize your experience to focus on Fashion Design Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, or Technology
Emphasis on Global Fashion allows students to study international fashion regions alongside influential industry leaders
Industry engagement and partnerships with top brands create exclusive networking connections
Explore fashion design in a lens of industry importance and how it drives economic and social transformation
Develop a clear understanding of generating and developing a wide variety of design ideas that uphold a professional standard
Explore multidisciplinary topics in STEM, such as science, technology, engineering and digital design

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Media Metrics in Design
Designing within Brand Parameters
Building Brand Identity
Capstone Independent Study
3D Virtual Fashion Design
Diversity in Design
Strategic Design & Merchandising
Textile Design and Approval Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

31 - 37

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Fashion Design View 58 other Masters in Fashion Design in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent upon evaluation of international transcripts prior to the start of the program.
A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is preferred.

Supporting materials:

Applicants are required to submit an official transcript for their highest earned degree.
Submit a statement of purpose outlining your interest in the program, how the course of study relates to your desired career path, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.
Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic and/or professional competence.
A current professional résumé is required.
Submitting a portfolio of previous work in a design-related discipline is recommended but not required for admission to the program.

Tuition Fee

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International

41168 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1328 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

41168 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1328 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

41168 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1328 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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