MS in Fashion Design Technology

Our MS in Fashion Design Technology program offers a forward-thinking, customizable curriculum to prepare students for the fashion industry's future. With a flexible learning model and innovative areas of study, students and working professionals can tailor their experience to match their career goals and creative vision.

The program emphasizes the intersection of design, technology, sustainability, and e-commerce, equipping students to lead industry change. Through immersive coursework, students will explore brand strategies, aesthetic development, and multi-platform product assortments, while engaging with cutting-edge tools and methodologies shaping the next generation of fashion.

Key areas of exploration include:

• Artificial Intelligence in Fashion Design — Leveraging AI to inform design processes, predict trends, and optimize production workflows.
• Sustainable Biomaterials — Researching and integrating next-gen eco-conscious materials into fashion development.
• The Metaverse and Virtual Fashion — Designing and merchandising for digital platforms, virtual environments, and avatar-based wearables.
• 3D CLO — Industry standard for virtual design, pattern making, and fabric manipulations

Required Courses:

• Social Media Metrics in Design
• A.I. in Fashion Design
• Sustainable BioMaterials for Fashion Design
• Brand Identity in Fashion
• 3D CLO Virtual Fashion Design
• Strategic Design & Merchandising/PLM
• Textile Design and Approval Process
• Fashion in the Metaverse
• Capstone Independent Study

This curriculum empowers students to become innovative leaders who push boundaries in physical and digital spaces, keeping sustainability and inclusivity at the forefront.