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Master of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Design

Central Michigan University

USA,Michigan

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 18,522/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65

Application Fee

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USA, Michigan

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1892

Total Students: 15,465 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48859, United States

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Scholarships
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Master of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Design

Program Overview

Clothes may make the person — but we'll help make your career. We give you hands-on experience in all aspects of the industry, from concept development to retail distribution. And you won't have to wait to use cutting-edge technology — our apparel labs are some of the most advanced in the country.

What will I learn with a fashion merchandising degree?

Fashion changes every day. Your education should be ahead of the trends. Whether your interest is human-centered design, fashion technology or marketing in fashion, our graduate program will help launch your career.
Hands-on research is the core of our fashion merchandising program. You won't just study developments after they happen — you'll work with manufacturers and retailers to bring them to life.
That may mean working with Cotton Incorporated on a virtual selling space; or helping Lululemon test thermal fabrics with one of our sensor-equipped manikins; or putting Polartec fabric through its paces while filming runners with infrared cameras.
This collaborative approach is an integral part of our program. It means that when you graduate, you'll have the experiences that will make you competitive in the job market.
You'll gain much of that experience in on-campus labs featuring technology you'll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. We're the only university in Michigan to have a 3D body scanner and thermal manikins (adult and baby form). And we're the first public university in the Midwest to have a MakerBot 3D Printing Innovation Center.
Yet as important as technology is, people are even more important. Our experienced faculty will prepare you for executive-level positions in apparel and textile development, merchandising, or to go on to pursue a doctoral degree and teach at the college level.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed
sep 2025		Not Available
jan 2026		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 65

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,522 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Central Michigan University

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in fashion merchandising and design or closely related areas.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.