Overview

Job opportunities are excellent in consumer relations, advertising, marketing, market research, sales, publicity, and merchandising analysis. The Department of Consumer Science also hosts a career fair each fall, drawing more than 60 employers to campus.

The optional concentration in Apparel Design and Technology provides the opportunity for creative expression and critical thinking in all aspects of apparel design including pattern making, draping, fashion illustration, computer applications and creative design. Students learn the creative process from conception to finished products using technical apparel industry standards and industrial machines and software.

Supplement your plan of study by applying to attend a program abroad or the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City during your junior year. These courses may be applied to degree requirements at Purdue and the FIT program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree in either Fashion Business Management or Fashion Design upon satisfactory completion.

Students at the Purdue University also gain real-world experience through a required retail internship or field experience, have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at locations such as the London College of Fashion or Hong Kong Polytechnic Institute, and participate in the National Retail Federation or YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund case study competitions.

Careers in Retail Management

Buyer
Corporate Recruiter
Human Resources Manager
Marketing Director
Merchandiser
Sales Manager
Sales Promotion Specialist
Store Manager
Stylist
Supply Chain Manager
Visual Merchandiser

Programme Structure

Courses include:

CSR
Professional Development In Consumer Science
Retail Management
Textile Industry
Customer Relations Management
Leadership Strategies
Visual Merchandising
Consumer Behavior
Cross-Cultural Marketing And International Retailing
Personal Finance
Fundamentals Of Negotiations
Buying Of Merchandise
Strategic Issues For Sales And Retailing
E-Retailing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Apply Online: $60 Application Fee
Secondary School Grades
Official SAT or ACT Score: SAT or ACT scores with writing is strongly encouraged for international citizens.
Proof of English Proficiency
Letter of Recommendation: Though not required, a letter of recommendation is strongly encouraged, especially for students eligible to be considered for scholarships, for the Honors College or for those who are applying to highly competitive programs.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32104 USD / year

≈ 32104 USD / year
Out-of-State

28794 USD / year

≈ 28794 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9718 USD / year

≈ 9718 USD / year

Living costs

West Lafayette

United States

1096 - 1774 USD / month

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

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Careers in Retail Management

Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

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General requirements

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