Washington State University offers a dynamic Master of Science Program in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles. Opportunities available with the AMDT master鈥檚 program include individualized, in-depth programs of study; nationally and internationally recognized faculty; faculty research grants to support students; publications in refereed research journals; designs and creative work in juried exhibits; competitive assistantships; and graduate internships. The master鈥檚 program provides students with opportunities to pursue research through the completion of a thesis or project. Research areas for a thesis or project include Apparel Product Development; Textile Product Development, Consumer Studies; Creative Scholarship and Design; International Trade, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Electronic Commerce.
Student Learning Outcomes:
All graduates will be able to:
Assimilate, integrate, and evaluate scholarship in our multi-disciplinary field.
Understand basic research design, and varied research methods.
Develop expertise and conduct and publish research in one or more specific areas of the discipline.
Describe the impact of current trends and forecasting in our field.
To expand creative thinking skills.
Make strategic and ethical decisions and develop effective solutions for organizations.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates compete in a dynamic and expanding marketplace. The state of Washington is ranked fourth in the nation in apparel and textile industry productivity, which creates considerable opportunity for industry-related scholarship and career development (Enterprise Seattle). The AMDT masters program helps students become competitive when entering the apparel and textile industry and for those students interested in continuing on to a doctoral program a strong research foundation is created.
Graduates of the Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles have many career opportunities including:
University Faculty
Fashion Design,
Technical Design
Retail Management
Retail Buying
Doctoral Studies
Marketing
Merchandising
Product Development
Textile Researcher
Entrepreneur Development
September 2025
Washington State University
370 Lighty Student Services Building,
PULLMAN,
Washington,
99164, United States
Prospective international students must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor鈥檚 degree from an approved institution. Usually this is a minimum of four years of study beyond grade 12.
A grade point average equivalent to a U.S. grade of 鈥淏鈥� or better is required.
Applying to the Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles program requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.
Minimum TOEFL Scores: Paper Old score 550/New score 60; Computer 213; Internet 80;
MELAB: 77
Priority deadline:
Fall: January 10
Spring: July 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
