Design and Merchandising

The Department of Design and Merchandising is well known for its commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, its infusion of current technologies, and research based design. This program emphasizes the development of research skills needed to address problems in the apparel and merchandising and interior design disciplines.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) IN DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING

AREAS OF STUDY

• Apparel and Merchandising
• Apparel and textile design
• Apparel production
• Computer aided design/multimedia
• Computer applications in merchandising
• Consumer behavior
• Design for special groups
• Design process and theory
• Global and cross-cultural perspectives
• Historic costume and textiles
• Historical interiors and decorative arts
• Housing
• Interior Design
• Interior design education
• Merchandising
• Product development
• Small business development
• Social, psychological, and cultural aspects of dress/appearance
• Textile science
• Visual merchandising

 A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.

• APPLICATION – you must apply and be accepted into a degree program.
• APPLICATION FEE – $60 (U.S. citizen/permanent resident), $70 (international) non-refundable application fee
• GRE/GMAT SCORES – Contact the academic department to verify whether the GRE/GMAT is required. For program contact information, please visit our program pages. The GRE department code can be found at www.ets.org.
• OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS/CREDENTIAL & CERTIFIED TRANSLATIONS – Official transcripts or mark sheets and any certificates, diplomas, or degrees from each college or university attended is required regardless of the length of attendance, including courses in progress. Final records will be required upon completion of the course or degree. ALL records submitted must be in the native language; any credentials written in languages other than English MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation (Colorado State University transcripts are not required).
• LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION – There is no standardized format unless specified by the academic department. For programs listed in Group 1 Colleges below, letters of recommendation will be submitted through the application. For applicants applying prior to the Fall 2016 term and for programs listed in Group 2 Colleges below, letters of recommendation are collected outside of the application.
• ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS – Please contact the academic department to which you are applying to, as it may require additional supplemental information.
• FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – in addition to the above requirements:
  • ENGLISH PROFICIENCY – Regardless of citizenship, applicants may be required to demonstrate proof of English proficiency. Request that examination scores be reported to Colorado State University. The institution code is 4075. Photocopies are not accepted.
    • Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based).
    • Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.
    • Minimum PTE score for admission without condition is 58.
    • Your department may have higher TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score requirements.
  • REQUIRED ITEMS FOR IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT INSURANCE – These items are required if officially admitted.
    • For certified proof of financial support, print and complete the Immigration Document Request form. International Student and Scholar Services will issue an I-20/DS-2019 only after the form has been received and accepted by Colorado State University.
    • Passport Copy

Scholarships

• McPherson Graduate Scholarship
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarships
• Global Education