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Master of Science (M.S.) in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design

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What will I learn?

Graduate studies in apparel, merchandising, and design (AMD) extend knowledge and research beyond the basics to take a close look at industry-wide issues, such as:

Consumer behavior
Design — creative, technical, and functional
History and cultural studies
Merchandising, management, and entrepreneurship
Outsourcing and sustainability
Textile science

Master of science (on-campus or distance (hybrid) learning)

Thesis option
Non-thesis option

Which department am I in?

College of Human Sciences

Study options

Full Time (30 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$31,576.00 per year
USD $15,788 per semester for 9 or more credits
Start date

August 2025

Venue

College of Human Sciences

E262 Lagomarcino Hall,

901 Stange Road,

AMES,

Iowa,

50011, United States

Online/Distance with attendance (36 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$25,776.00 per year
USD $716 per credit
Start date

August 2025

Venue

College of Human Sciences

E262 Lagomarcino Hall,

901 Stange Road,

AMES,

Iowa,

50011, United States

Entry requirements

For students from Hong Kong

Iowa State requires a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university prior to beginning graduate studies. International degrees must be comparable to a US bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university regionally accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education in that country. A minimum cumulative grade point average equivalent to at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B grade) is required for admission. The minimum scores accepted by the Graduate College are: Internet Based TOEFL (iBT): 79 TOEFL Paper (PBT): 550 IELTS: 6.5

For international students

Iowa State requires a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university prior to beginning graduate studies.

International degrees must be comparable to a US bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university regionally accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education in that country.

A minimum cumulative grade point average equivalent to at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B grade) is required for admission.

The minimum scores accepted by the Graduate College are:

Internet Based TOEFL (iBT): 79
TOEFL Paper (PBT): 550
IELTS: 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 53
Duo Lingo English Test: 105

Application Deadlines: On-campus student applications for fall semester admission are due March 1 but by February 1 for the best chance at scholarships and assistantships; hybrid student applications for summer cohort admission are due March 15. On-campus and hybrid student applications for spring semester admission are due October 15.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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