About the course

The Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design major with an Apparel Studies option allows students flexibility in developing their program of study. The curriculum requires students to tailor an interdisciplinary program of study by combining apparel, retail merchandising and design with a minor based on the student?s personal interests. For example: students with interest in the promotional aspect of the fashion business can select a minor in hospitality and tourism management or strategic communication, students loving theatrical and historical costume may choose a theatre arts or history minor, students who are makers and love hand?s-on learning may opt for a visual art minor, and students wanting to develop a start-up business can take an entrepreneurship minor. Other areas can be selected based on their career path. Those with well-defined career goals may combine an apparel studies major with a second minor or second major that builds upon their interests and moves them r to their goals. Digital technology for the apparel industry is introduced and reinforced in several courses.

　　The world?s textile and apparel industries are made up of companies that produce fibers, yarns, textiles and apparel, and accessory products for industrial, wholesale and individual consumers around the world. These industries are some of the largest and most productive in the world. Because of the size and nature of the apparel textile industry, and the interconnectedness with many other industries, the career opportunities are limitless. Graduates have an in-depth understanding of the fashion marketplace as a result of the apparel studies option of the apparel, retail merchandising and design degree. They develop a trained eye and skills to develop, showcase and sell styles to a fashion-conscious public. Graduates have a solid education foundation to provide them flexibility in a quickly changing work environment. Graduates are able to have challenging careers that build on their particular interests. For example, graduates have accepted positions in production development and management, visual merchandising, technical design, fashion writing and editing, quality control, sourcing, social media marketing, fashion styling and museum collection management. Other graduates have used their skills to successfully run their own businesses. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fargo
Summer (May), 2024	Fargo
Fall (August), 2024	Fargo
Spring (January), 2025	Fargo
Summer (May), 2025	Fargo
Fall (August), 2025	Fargo
Spring (January), 2026	Fargo
Summer (May), 2026	Fargo

　　

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Entry requirements for North Dakota State University

All applicants should have an educational background in the core curriculum of: laboratory science, mathematics, social science and English to be considered for admission. A secondary/high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (4.0 scale) or the equivalent in core subjects, is recommended. Students who do not meet these minimum guidelines will still be considered for admission if there is evidence in the student's academic record that demonstrates a high probability of success. An ACT composite score of 22 or higher is recommended, or an SAT score of 1100 or higher (combined score of Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing). TOEFL: 71 IBT or 525 PBT, IELTS: 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

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