M.S. in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design
Overview
The Master of Science in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design degree will help you gain the skills needed to succeed in an advanced career within this dynamic industry. This degree, which is offered in either a thesis or non-thesis option, affords you the opportunity to specialize in one of three areas, including fashion business, textile science, and the nationally recognized textile and apparel conservation, history, and exhibition program.
Rigorous course work combining qualitative and quantitative research coupled with experiential learning will expand your knowledge and practical skill set. URI’s library archive of over 40,000 commercial patterns as well as the department’s Historic Textile and Costume Collection of some 20,000 items—one of the best university collections in the country—serve as outstanding resources for hands-on learning.
The Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association.
Accelerated B.S. to M.S. in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design