MS Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree guided by expert faculty, with the opportunity to work side by side with faculty who will guide in thesis research on a topic of the student's choice. Students will conduct an in-depth research study in one of several specialization areas in conjunction with supporting coursework.

Faculty: College of Family and Consumer Sciences | Duration: 35 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

35 credit hours total. Required courses include STAT 6210 Introduction to Statistical Methods I; STAT 6220 Introduction to Statistical Methods II; TXMI 4520/6520 Apparel and Textile Economics; TXMI 7010 (6 hours) Supervised Research/Industry Project; TXMI 7300 (6 hours)^ Master's Thesis.

Career pathways

Recent graduates from the M.S. program hold a variety of positions in industry, academia, and museums. Some graduates of the master's program go on to pursue a Ph.D.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: - Evaluation of transcripts – GPA of at least 3.0 - Three letters of recommendation - Applicant's statement of goals including research interests - Resume (summary of educational background and relevant experiences) GRE scores are not required for admissions in TMI graduate programs due to holistic standards of admissions. International students - official TOEFL or IELTS scores. Note: As of July 1, 2023, the Duolingo English Test will no longer be accepted as a test of English proficiency in graduate admissions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 35 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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