University of Missouri
Programs: Textile and Apparel Management
University of Missouri
Founded in 1839 and located in Columbia, Missouri, this public research university of 34,000 students is the first public institution of higher education west of the Mississippi River and the largest university in Missouri. It has a 1,200-acre campus which maintained as a botanical garden.
The Department of Textile and Apparel Management is a global leader focusing on the apparel and textile supply chain.
TAM’s award winning faculty is internationally recognized.
Ranked as one of the top programs of its kind, it prepares students for a wide variety of career options.
Such as merchandising, buying, sourcing, product development, technical design, e-retailing or retail operations.
Leadership Curriculum
The curriculum focuses on leadership, the global supply chain, sustainability, creativity/innovation and technology. Through course work, field study experiences, internships, leadership conferences and student organizations, students develop the skills they need to be a top recruit for industry positions. The program provides an excellent foundation for leadership development.
Students grow their leadership skills through critical thinking, communication, teamwork and networking skills. Further, the curriculum integrates across the supply chain and builds knowledge on brand management, e-commerce, sourcing, product development, marketing strategies and operational management.
Rethinking Sustainability
Students are challenged to rethink how and in what ways sustainability can be integrated into the textile and apparel supply chain. They also learn that creativity and innovation are tools that can be developed and fostered. Through exploration, observation, and imagination, students are challenged to think outside the box, react with vision and produce creatively. Available to them are great tools and facilities.
The Kellwood Apparel Technology Laboratory and the Kitty Dickerson Technology Laboratory are equipped with the latest industry technology including Optitex, the KX-16 Body Scanner, a Mutoh Digital Printer and leading industry software. TAM also has a psychophysiology lab for conducting human behavioral research.
Conclusion
Finally, the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection which was established in 1967 supports the teaching mission of the department. The collection has over 5,500 artifacts ranging from 16th century to the end of the 20th century. The University of Missouri was ranked 97th in the 2014 U.S. News & World Report among the national universities.
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