- The department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors offers two areas of study under the Ph.D. degree: Polymer, Fiber & Textile Sciences and International Merchandising. The Ph.D. Emphasis in Polymer, Fiber & Textile Sciences provides opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue research in this area of science at the frontier of the discipline.
- The Ph. D. Emphasis in International Merchandising provides opportunities for concentrated study in international apparel and textiles retailing, international production and trade, global sourcing, international business practices and e-commerce in a global setting.