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College of Health and Human Sciences

Design and Merchandising M.S. in Design and Merchandising

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M.S. in Design and Merchandising Specializations

We offer one master’s degree with two areas of specialization: Apparel and Merchandising and Interior Design (post-professional degree; a bachelor’s degree in interior design or a related design discipline is required). The number of graduate students in our department typically 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 appearance, and textile science to support human and environmental 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/wellness and environmental sustainability.

Design student drawing

M.S. in Design and Merchandising Learn More

The coursework you undertake in the Masters in Design and Merchandising program will prepare you for a successful career as a designer or merchandiser across multiple industries.

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Interior Design class

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.