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PhD of Apparel, Merchandising, and Design
- Ames, United States
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Research doctorate offered on campus and as a distance hybrid.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Knowledge and skills relevant to Apparel
- Merchandising
- And Design. Official learning outcomes require confirmation.
Career outcomes
- University teaching
- Research positions
Curriculum
- Highly interdisciplinary programme tailored to the student's background
- Doctoral graduates gain teaching experience and learn to apply multiple research methods. Course requirements
- Credit totals and thesis or non-thesis options are set by the programme and listed on the Graduate College programme page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree equivalent to a US bachelor's with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Programme may set higher
- GRE/GMAT in most programmes
- English proficiency proof
- Financial statement.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree equivalent to a US degree, Per programme.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 53
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.
How to apply
- Check the Graduate College minimum requirements and your programme's requirements and deadline. Create an Admissions MyAccount and apply online with a permanent international mailing address
- Pay the 100 USD application fee by credit card. Upload transcripts
- Statement of purpose. English test scores
- GRE/GMAT if the programme requires it
- 2-3 letters of reference. Accept your offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,439 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $425 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Ames |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Human Sciences |
| Department | Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 150 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
Tuition is $34,439 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $425 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,332 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 53.