Graduate Pathway in Fashion Design and Merchandising
An INTO Illinois State University Graduate Pathway program in Fashion Design and Merchandising will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.
Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.
Degree program components
1-Semester:
- 39 credit-hour program
- 9 credit hours apply from the Pathway
- 30 credit hours remaining towards degree
2-Semester:
- 39 credit-hour program
- 12 credit hours apply from the Pathway
- 27 credit hours remaining towards degree
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176 or Password 7. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising or related field. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 7 January 2019 | 10 May 2019 |
1 Semester
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* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6 or Completion of AE Level 4. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 7 January 2019 | 13 December 2019 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$25,000 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176 or Password 7. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising or related field. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2019 | 13 December 2019 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 6 January 2020 | 8 May 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6 or Completion of AE Level 4. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2019 | 8 May 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 6 January 2020 | 11 December 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176 or Password 7. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 11 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2021 | 7 May 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6 or Completion of AE Level 4. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 7 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176 or Password 7. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising or related field. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 7 January 2019 | 10 May 2019 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6 or Completion of AE Level 4. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 7 January 2019 | 13 December 2019 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$25,000 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176 or Password 7. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising or related field. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2019 | 13 December 2019 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 6 January 2020 | 8 May 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6 or Completion of AE Level 4. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2019 | 8 May 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 6 January 2020 | 11 December 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, IELA 176 or Password 7. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of undergraduate degree with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 11 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2021 | 7 May 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 169, Password 6 or Completion of AE Level 4. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of an undergraduate degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 7 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-12 hours per week |