Think fashion is only about looking good? Think again. The fashion industry is fast-paced, dynamic, and global.
Fashion professionals need to be prepared in a variety of skills and areas of study to be successful in a creative industry that is always pushing for change.
As a student in this program, you will gain competencies in various aspects of the industry including merchandise and assortment planning, product development, consumer behaviour, sourcing, distribution channels, communication, and sustainability. Industry complexities offer fertile ground for impactful research, critical thinking applications within the classroom, and collaborations with corporate partners. Understanding the global platform on which the fashion industry is based is central to our program content.
AREAS OF STUDY
Product Development
Textile Science
Buying and Planning
Brand Management
Consumer Behaviour and Retailing
Global Industry
CAREER OPTIONS
Buying/Planning
Product Development
Marketing/Public Relations
Sourcing
Textiles/Raw Materials
Stylist/Visual Merchandising
Quality Control
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
MS Fashion and Apparel Studies
MS 4+1 Program
Certificate in Socially Responsible and Sustainable Apparel Business
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Delaware,
4 Kent Way,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who
English proficiency test scores:
Direct Admission
Academic Transitions Pathway
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network