Overview

Students participate in a study abroad/away experience, which includes opportunities to study for a semester in New York City and Florence, Italy, as well as through collaborative partnership programs with the Paris American Academy, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Regent's University in London.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this Fashion Merchandising program from Kent State University will be able to:

Understand the fashion industry, fashion markets, fashion products and services

Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the fashion industry through reflective experiential learning.

Apply integration of the key knowledge of various segments of industry from fiber to finished product, products/services, consumer markets and technology in relation to the fashion industry.

Articulate conceptual and critical thinking applicable to the fashion industry.

Employ research processes and practices employed in the fashion industry.

Demonstrate their professionalism and communication skills required in the fashion industry through visual, oral and written forms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fashion Visuals

Fashion Visuals Laboratory

Fashion Fabrics

Fashion Fabrics Laboratory

Sustainable Fashion Thinking

Sustainable Fashion Thinking Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Commerce View 163 other Bachelors in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

New first-year applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.). A student who has previously enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution is required to apply as a transfer student.
Admission to the Fashion Merchandising major is selective. Prospective applicants must have a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average (on a 4.0 scale); and a minimum 21 ACT composite score or a minimum 1060 SAT score.

Tuition Fee

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International

22904 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22904 USD per year during 48 months.
National

22904 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22904 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13054 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13054 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Fashion Merchandising.

Available Scholarships

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