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Department of Design and Merchandising

Design and Merchandising M.S. in Design and Merchandising

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What is a Master’s Degree in Design and Merchandising?

Our master’s program in Design and Merchandising focuses on creatively solving problems on sustainability, health and wellness, and social responsibility. You can choose to focus your studies on one of our two specializations: Apparel and Merchandising or Interior Design. You will enjoy the luxury of small class sizes and focused mentoring from faculty. Our graduate student population ranges from 20-40 students.

Apparel and Merchandising

Focus on scientific discovery and creative scholarship in the fields of apparel design and production, consumer behavior, historic costume and textiles, merchandising, product development, social-psychological and cultural aspects of dress, and textile science supporting well-being.

Dress forms

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.

Design student drawing

Graduate Program Resources Useful Links

Asset 135 How to Apply

Our graduate program has slightly different application requirements. Get all the details for your application here.

Asset 106 How to Pay for Graduate School

There are a number of funding opportunities available for our graduate programs.

Asset 315 Career Opportunities

Learn how your graduate degree will lead to your next career.

Asset 248 Frequently Asked Questions

We have compiled a number of our most frequently asked questions, so you can get your questions answered.