Program Overview

M.S. in Design and Merchandising

The master’s program in Design and Merchandising focuses on creatively solving problems related to sustainability, health and wellness, and social responsibility. With an M.S. degree in Design and Merchandising, students can choose to focus their studies on one of two specializations: Apparel and Merchandising or Interior Design.

Specializations

• Apparel and Merchandising: Focus on scientific discovery and creative scholarship in the fields of apparel design and production, consumer behavior, historic fashion and textiles, merchandising, product development, social-psychological and cultural aspects of dress, and textile science supporting well-being.
• Interior Design: Focus on design research, person-environment relationships, and evidence-based design scholarship for interior architecture environments to support user health and wellness and environmental sustainability.

Program Details

The graduate student population ranges from 20-30 students, allowing for small class sizes and focused mentoring from faculty.

Career Opportunities

The M.S. in Design and Merchandising prepares students for various career paths, leveraging their graduate degree to advance in their chosen field.

Research Areas

• Faculty Research and Creative Scholarship
• Connected and Mediated Environments Laboratory
• Fashion Sustainability Research Collaborative
• Inclusive Innovations Laboratory
• Smart Textiles and Nanotechnology Research Group
• Spatial Perception and Cognitive Experience Laboratory
• Student Research Theses

Program Structure

The program includes various resources and opportunities, such as:

• Assistantships, Fellowships, and Scholarships
• Career Opportunities
• Graduate Program Application Process
• Internship Opportunities
• Study Tours and Education Abroad

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the program, including application requirements and funding opportunities, students are encouraged to explore the program's resources.