Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates work in a variety of positions including:

Belk, assistant product manager

The Limited, national products manager

Fruit of the Loom, designer

HanesBrands, senior apparel development engineer

Levi Strauss and Co., director of sales and retail marketing

Lands’ End, manufacturing specialist/quality/sourcing

National Wholesale Co., buyer

Tommy Hilfiger, CAD designer

Wrangler, designer

The Student Experience

All students in the Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies major are required to complete an internship to help them become aware of industry hiring trends and to ensure that students feel prepared for the role of professional business person.
The CARS Industry Advisory Board, comprised of industry leaders, assists the department with industry issues and provides students with professional development opportunities.
The University of North Carolina Greensboro student organization THREADS provides guest speakers to address current practices in the field, field trips to facilitate professional development, and opportunities to develop leadership skills. The organization also produces an annual fashion show that showcases student design work and a retailing case study competition.
CARS majors interact with industry leaders through professional development opportunities like the Internship Poster Competition and the Annual CARS Industry Summit.
Global competencies are infused throughout the curriculum and enhanced through affordable study abroad opportunities.
Students can receive scholarship support from industry organizations.

Accreditation

American Apparel and Footwear Association
National Retail Federation
Young Menswear Association Fashion Scholarship Fund
AACSB

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Principles Applied to Textile Products

Textile Science: From Fiber to Finish

Culture, Human Behavior, and Clothing

Apparel and Related Industries: From Concept to Consumer

Consumer Behavior in Apparel and Related Industries

Quality Analysis of Consumer Goods

Social Psychology of Dress

Professional Development: Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Industries

Internship: Consumer, Apparel, & Retail Industries

Global Sourcing of Apparel and Related Consumer Products

Contemporary Professional Issues in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Retail Management View 156 other Bachelors in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed International Admissions Application

A nonrefundable application fee of $65 USD

Essay/statement of purpose (optional but strongly encouraged)

Official English language proficiency score report

Official transcripts from each college/university attended

Official secondary education / high school transcripts or GED certificate, in English

For freshman applicants or transfer applicants with less than 24 credit hours, or where necessary

Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only)

Copy of valid F1 visa (photo/signature page only) – for transfer-in students coming from a U.S. institution only, or, copy of valid other visa types (ex: H4, E2, L2)

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

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Tuition Fee

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International

24012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24012 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24012 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7661 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7661 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Greensboro

1001 - 1540 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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