Apparel and Textiles

Description

The apparel and textiles program at K-State emphasizes the importance of sustainability in understanding the production, distribution and consumption of apparel and textile goods. Students are encouraged to integrate sustainabilaty concepts into all stages of the apparel supply chain. K-State’s apparel and textiles program has been developed to give its graduates a competitive advantage.

Two specializations are offered in the apparel and textiles program: apparel marketing and apparel design and production. Students learn about all aspects of the apparel and textile industries from the manufacture of fibers to apparel design, production, distribution and marketing.

Careers

K-State apparel and textiles graduates have great career prospects. Both apparel manufacturing companies and retailers have a history of seeking out K-State graduates because of their creativity, product knowledge, interpersonal skills and willingness to diligently apply themselves to their work.
Most new graduates earn salaries of $35,000 to $45,000. Depending on their career path, they can earn six figures within 10 years if they are successful in their position.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline February (for scholarships), May (for Fall intake), October (for Spring intake) Tuition fee

• USD 275 Module (National)
• USD 728 Module (International)

*Tuition fee per credit hour

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 125 credit hours
Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Apparel and Textiles Core Courses (32 credit hours)

• Apparel and Textiles Orientation
• Apparel and Textile Industry
• Textiles
• Apparel Consumers and Society
• Aesthetics of Apparel and Textiles
• History of Apparel Fashion: Renaissance to Present
• Professional Development
• Apparel and Textile Evaluation
• Global Apparel and Textile Production and Distribution
• Apparel and Textile Internship
• Principles of Forecasting

Choose one or both of the specializations in:

• Apparel Design and Production or
• Apparel Marketing.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

Admission to the apparel design and production specialization is selective and based on performance criteria. Students applying to the specialization first are admitted to apparel and textiles.

Those who have completed prerequisite courses may apply for advancement to the apparel design and production specialization.

International admission:

• Online international student undergraduate application
• $80 USD application fee
• A copy of your passport photo page
• Affidavit of Financial Support (pdf) and bank statement
• High school and university transcript.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Kansas State University.

Funding

Earn part of the $21 million K-State awards each year in scholarships. They're awarded based on academics, activities, service and financial need.
Students are awarded only one academic or leadership scholarship, where the highest eligible dollar amount is given. Supplemental awards can increase these awards, but the prestigious Presidential Scholarship replaces any other award.

Accreditation

The apparel design and production specialization is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.