The M.S. in Retail Studies program will transform your passion for fashion and retail into a successful, lifelong career. Develop key retail business skills that position you for career advancement with this innovative curriculum created with input from industry leaders.
Program Distinctions
- Students in the Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies program have a high rate of placement in the field — many even before graduation.
- The Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies program is accredited by the Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission of the International Textile and Apparel Association.
The Student Experience
- Two tracks available: Merchandising and Brand Management; and Retail and Consumer Data Management.
- Our online program provides you the flexibility to stay in your current location and job while earning your degree.
- The program helps students develop the academic, experiential, and networking skills they’ll need to reach their goal.
After Graduation
- Graduates position themselves for advancement at their current apparel or retail companies and gain access to higher-level positions in the fashion industry.
- Careers in international business include: assistant buyer, marketing manager, merchandise manager, material developer, design specialist, buyer, senior allocator, fabric inventory manager, retail analyst, business consultant, and enterprise planner.
- Graduates go on to work with organizations such as: VF Corporation, Neiman Marcus, Renfro, Nike, Belk, Global Brands Group, Oracle, and Nordstrom.
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