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Overview
Fashion Merchandising and Design program, recognized as the best in Michigan, uses industry technology to provide you with real-world skills. We know the fashion industry is going digital, so as a fashion merchandising and design major, you'll get hands-on experience working with CAD, 3-D printers, pattern digitization, and 3D virtual design merchandising software. You can test fabrics in the textile testing lab.
In the Center for Merchandising and Design Technology test your product prototypes using a body scanner and thermal manikins. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact with our corporate partners such as Carhartt, Target, and Adidas to help solve real-world problems.
Central Michigan University's courses will give you a foundation in both design and merchandising, resulting in a graduate that is prepared for a variety of careers available in the industry. Can’t decide? We offer minors in design and visual merchandising. We know you are busy and have many things going on, that’s why we offer courses on-campus, online, and hybrid.
In addition to gaining hands-on experience on campus, you'll get on-the-job training as part of your required internship experience. In recent years, students have interned at places such as A&F, Louis Vuitton, Target, and Bloomingdale's.
Careers & Outcomes
Whether you design clothing, manufacture it, or engage in marketing and retailing, a degree in fashion merchandising and design will prepare you for a wide range of careers.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fashion Fundamentals
- Textiles
- CAD for Fashion Design and Merchandising
- History of Western Dress
- Dress and Culture
- Fashion Industry
- Fashion Retail Management
- Preprofessional Seminar in Fashion Merchandising and
- Design
- Advanced CAD for Apparel
- Textile Analysis
- Internship in Fashion Merchandising and Design
- Apparel Product Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
National Fall start : Rolling admission
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
120 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Blended, Online
Disciplines
Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Commerce Fashion Design View 183 other Bachelors in Fashion Design in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.8
- If your GPA is at least 2.8, we will accept your application using the GPA you provide when you apply.
- If your GPA is below 2.8, a transcript is required.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- We take several things into consideration when evaluating applications for admission, including GPA, test scores (optional) and academic improvement over time.
- As part of the online application, you’ll need to pay a $40 application fee. If your family is experiencing financial hardship, speak to your high school guidance counselor to see whether you qualify for a fee waiver.
- You may submit an unofficial transcript with your application, or ask your school counselor to submit your official transcript. We can provide an admission decision and merit scholarship with either one. Keep us updated with new transcripts at the end of each semester. It may mean an upgrade in your scholarship.
- You don’t have to submit a test score in order to be admitted and earn a merit award.
Tuition Fee
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International
20400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20400 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
11376 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11376 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
11376 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11376 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Mount Pleasant
1000 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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