M.S. in Fashion Curriculum
Learn about the structure of the M.S. in Fashion Merchandising and Design curriculum, including credit requirements, delivery format, concentration options and examples of key courses that prepare students for careers in the evolving fashion industry.
Credit Hour Requirement
A total of 30 credit hours of graduate-level coursework is required. The FMD 604 core course constitutes three of these credits. The remaining 27 credits are fulfilled with concentration-specific courses. Of those, a maximum of 6 credits will be applied to Advanced Internship, Creative Scholarship or Thesis work.
Delivery Format
The program is an on campus program, offered primarily through face-to-face courses. A few courses in the curriculum are also available in an online/hybrid format.
Concentrations
Our M.S. in Fashion Merchandising and Design program features a forward-thinking, flexible curriculum designed to prepare you for the future of the fashion and design industries, and offers three specialized concentrations:
- Human-Centered Design
- Fashion Technology
- Fashion Marketing
Our program provides greater flexibility and enhanced pathways for students to prepare for specialized careers in fashion, retail, design, and academia.
Key Courses
3D Printing and Fashion – Creatively explores 3D printing as a tool for fashion product innovation and development.
Apparel Presentation Technology – Explores Software applications specific to apparel presentation in retail and virtual environments.
Electronic Textiles – Offers fundamentals of developing smart textiles by integrating textiles and electronics.
Fashion Retail Technology – Offers in-depth study of technologies and innovations in fashion retailing.
Human-centered design – Explores the application of human-centered design methods in conceptualizing problems, generating ideas, and re-evaluating objects, environments, and systems to enhance people’s lives.
Luxury Fashion Brand Management – Provides an in-depth understanding of the international luxury fashion industry and the unique aspects involved in managing luxury fashion brands.
