Master of Consumer Sciences, Family Resource Management
With a focus in family resource management, the Master of Consumer Sciences will equip you with the analytical tools to conduct insightful research about consumers, their consumption patterns and behavioral, economic and psychological decision-making processes when it comes to the use of limited time and money resources.
Program Features
Two tracks to focus your studies: research methodology in consumer sciences or consumer behavior
Begin to build on your area of interest in family resource management
Work directly with faculty on research projects
Coursework designed to deepen your knowledge of consumer sciences and help improve experiences in the marketplace
Get access to a variety of public and restricted data resources
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Career Paths
Our graduates have a successful track record of careers in managerial and administrative roles at internationally known businesses.
Funding Options
Key to teaching, research and learning in the college, associateships provide students with professional experience and financial support.
These financial awards are made by Ohio State to students based on academic merit through a university-wide competition.
The college annually awards scholarships to its students to support their academic goals.
Degree Requirements
Expected Time to Degree
1.5-2 years
Deadline to apply
December 1,
for funding consideration; then rolling admissions until cohort filled
Program start
Autumn Semester
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