PhD Textile and Apparel Management at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The PhD in Textile and Apparel Management prepares students to become leading scholars and educators in a dynamic and global industry shaped by innovation, sustainability, and evolving consumer trends. This highly regarded program explores cutting-edge research topics such as apparel product development, supply chain management, consumer behavior, digital technologies, and sustainability. Students receive rigorous research training and benefit from close faculty mentorship, an interdisciplinary curriculum, and opportunities for teaching and research assistantships.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Department: Textile and Apparel Management | Duration: 78 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The PhD in Textile and Apparel Management degree requires a minimum of 78 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, with at least 15 credit hours at the 8000 level or above exclusive of research, problems, and independent study. It is expected students will have a minimum of 9 credits in Research/Qualitative/Quantitative methods, with at least 3 credits in Research Methods and 3 credits in Statistics.

Career pathways

Graduates are well-prepared for careers in academia as well as research and leadership roles in major organizations across the textile and apparel sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Must meet the minimum admission requirements set by the Graduate School (see more from https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/eligibility-process/ ) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in textile and apparel management or related field. Those with unrelated majors will need to do make-up work Minimum TOEFL scores (international students): Please refer to the University of Missouri’s official English language requirements: https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/international/english-language-requirements/ Official transcripts from every college or university you have attended

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.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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