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Master of Fashion Industry Studies
- Kent, United States
- 2 years
- English
- Online
- Master
About the program
The Master of Fashion Industry Studies is offered by the School of Fashion Design and Merchandising in the College of the Arts at Kent State University and is delivered online.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Fashion Industry Studies. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Designer
- Creative Coordinator
- Digital Media Designer
- Art Director
- Content Designer
Curriculum
- Minimum 30 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Research Methods in the Fashion Industry
- Global Consumer in the Fashion Industry
- Entrepreneurial Leadership and Sustainability in the Fashion Industry
- Historic Textiles
- Individual Investigation in the Fashion Industry. The programme includes an internship
- Practicum or clinical placement course and offers thesis or dissertation credits.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale unless the programme sets more; Transcripts and department documents (resume
- Goal statement
- Recommendations) vary by programme; English proficiency proof required.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 94
- PTE Academic 65
- Duolingo 120
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Degree certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
How to apply
- Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Fashion Industry Studies. Prepare degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Language evidence
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,169, $21,919 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kent Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of the Arts |
| Department | School of Fashion Design and Merchandising |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60,30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,169, $21,919 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,328 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 94, PTE Academic 65, Duolingo 120. A portfolio is required.

