Study Master of Science in Design and Merchandising - Apparel and Merchandising Specialization at Colorado State University in the USA, College of Health and Human Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Apparel and Merchandising specialization will offer you the opportunity to critically explore how fibers and apparel products are designed and developed, distributed, and merchandised as well as the ways in which consumers interact with and use those products in various socio-cultural and historic contexts. Emphasis is placed upon fostering cultural/global awareness and a commitment to social responsibility. Major areas of emphasis for graduate study and research in Apparel and Merchandising include: Apparel Design and Production, Consumer Behavior, Historic Fashion and Textiles, Merchandising, Product Development, Social-Psychological and Cultural Aspects of Dress and Appearance, Textile Science.

Which department am I in?

College of Health and Human Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$31,556.00 per year

Housing: $8,029, Food: $9,479, Transportation: $2,400, Personal Expenses: $1,728, Books & Supplies: $720.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Fort Collins

711 Oval Drive, Fort Collins,

Fort Collins,

Colorado,

80521, West, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$31,556.00 per year

Housing: $8,029, Food: $9,479, Transportation: $2,400, Personal Expenses: $1,728, Books & Supplies: $720.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Fort Collins

711 Oval Drive, Fort Collins,

Fort Collins,

Colorado,

80521, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of a bachelors degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelors degree from an institution that is recognized by a governmental national higher education authority (at the time the degree was earned). Transcripts of all collegiate work completed. In general, the minimum cumulative GPA for non-provisional admittance is a 3.000 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) to be admitted by the Graduate School. Departments may require a higher GPA. For admission of international applicants, the minimum grade for non-provisional admittance is a B grade equivalent. The grade equivalency is the recommended U.S. grade equivalent, not the GPA equivalent.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.