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MS in Consumer Sciences, Fashion and Retail Studies

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A master’s degree in Fashion and Retail Studies prepares you for leadership roles and opportunities in both academia and the industry. Students in Fashion and Retail Studies investigate the fashion industry and related retail operations from local and global perspectives. Through a social justice lens the curriculum includes courses in ethics, sourcing, history, merchandising, fashion theory, environmental issues, and corporate social responsibility. Our graduates move into leadership positions including, but not limited to, industry (corporate offices, entrepreneurship, etc.) doctoral programs, and academic teaching positions.

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Student Opportunities

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Fashion and Retail Studies graduate students are encouraged to participate in student organization activities including (but not limited to) student membership in the International Textiles and Apparel Association (ITAA), the Student Association of the National Retail Federation, BRAG (Black Retailers Apparel Group) and the National Honor Society Phi Upsilon Omicron

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Cost

Graduate program costs can depend on a variety of factors such as residency, number of credit hours, and number of semesters enrolled. The Graduate Admissions website provides an estimate of annual costs for Ohio residents, domestic non-residents, and international students. The Registrar’s Office provides more in-depth information about Tuition and Fees.

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Program Tracks

Academic track (thesis option)

Prepares you for academic research and continued study at the doctoral level

Professional track (non-thesis option) 

Develop the advanced business skills needed to match your goals for the hospitality and retail management C-suite 

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Career Paths

Our graduates start their careers at companies such as Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Macy's, Anthropologie, Target, Ross, GAP Chico's and Abercrombie & Fitch.

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Degree Requirements

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Program Start

Autumn Semester
Spring Semester

Deadline to Apply

December 1

For funding consideration, rolling admission after priority deadline

Prerequisites

3.0 undergrad

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Minimum program hours

30 credit hours

Mode of Instruction

While some courses may be offered online, this degree requires in-person learning on the Columbus campus.

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