Overview

About the program

The Department of Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising at Louisiana State University works to expand its scope and continue to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed in the contemporary job market.

Graduates are sought after to fill design and merchandising management positions in the fashion industry. Many students after participating in national and international internships choose to stay in Louisiana to use their skills and increase the recognition of Louisiana as an important player in the fashion world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Apparel Design Through Draping
History of Textiles
Synthesis: Textile and Apparel Product Processes
Entrepreneurship in Textiles, Apparel & Merchandising
History of Fashion: Ancient World to 1850
History of Modern Fashion
Fashion Technologies
Social-psychological Theories of Dress, Appearance and Fashion
Apparel Merchandising and Global Expansion
Consumer Behavior in the Apparel Merchandising Environment
Merchandise Trends and Practices in Apparel and Textile Industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

80 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor degree based on a four-year curriculum from an institution accredited by one of the regional associates of the Commission on Institution of Higher Education or equivalent.
A minimum composite score of 300 on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Three Letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your preparation and/or qualifications for your desired graduate degree program.
Evidence of adequate financial resources to pay the cost of your education.
A Current Resume.
A statement of purpose (also known as a letter of intent) that includes: (1) research interest, (2) faculty members(s) the applicant is interested in working with, (3) future goals related to the program of interest, (4) reason for seeking this degree, and (5) prior work-related experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29770 USD / year

≈ 29770 USD / year
Out-of-State

29770 USD / year

≈ 29770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12854 USD / year

≈ 12854 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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