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Master of Science in Fashion Studies		Graduate Certificate in Socially Responsible and Sustainable Apparel Business
The Master of Science in Fashion Studies is designed to prepare students to be effective professionals in the global fashion industry. The growth and dominance of large multinational apparel brands and retailers has created a need for professionals who are globally oriented, innovative, have both apparel product design and consumer behavior expertise along with an understanding of social responsibility and sustainability, and strong communication skills. Graduates will be able to serve as integrators who can create value for a firm by integrating knowledge about consumer research, product design, product merchandising, product sourcing, and product presentation. Read more.		The Department of Fashion & Apparel Studies offers a graduate certificate in Socially Responsible and Sustainable Apparel Business that addresses labor and environmental problems in the global supply chains for the apparel, textile, and footwear industries. The certificate is comprised of nine, one-credit courses that are offered through the Internet. Students select a Labor or Environment track. A set of seven core courses are taken by all students and two specialized courses are taken for each selected track. Read more.