Study textile and apparel management in an intercultural setting and gain a broad perspective of the field. Immerse yourself in another culture as you learn from international experts and engage with diverse groups of people. You will broaden your skill set and enhance your cross-cultural competency while developing a better understanding of varied approaches to textile and apparel management.

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Textile and Apparel Supply Chain in El Salvador

Learn about the entire textile and apparel supply chain and earn three credits while studying abroad in El Salvador. Spend your spring break touring mills, factories and government agencies on this program led by MU faculty. Enroll in one of these MU courses:

• TAM 4549
• TAM 7999

Regent’s University London

Learn from industry practitioners — including designers, illustrators and trend forecasters — at a university known for providing custom-made design education. Explore your own unique style as you are surrounded by the world-class design, art and architecture of London. Enroll in three courses (15 U.S. credits) on topics like fashion styling and photography, marketing research, fashion journalism, buying and merchandising and more.

John Cabot University

An American university located in the heart of Rome, John Cabot University offers courses in business, communications and marketing with an international outlook. You can also take advantage of internship opportunities with Rome-based United nations agencies, multinational companies, museums and more.

Florence University of the Arts

Located in the center of the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Florence University of the Arts offers small classes taught by Italian and European professors who are experts in their fields. Take courses in art and design, communications, business and more that use the city of Florence as a core part of the curriculum. Optional Italian courses allow you to start or continue learning the language.

IES Abroad: Fashion Design and Merchandising in Milan

Spend a semester in one of the world’s fashion capitals! Encounter the sources of global trends in business, design, tailoring, fabrics and materials, modeling and marketing. Learn about the business of fashion from local experts and professors from the best universities in Milan. Diversify your fashions studies with an elective course on Italian history, politics or literature.

Global Internships

With more than 10 locations around the world, including Cape Town, London, Milan and Shanghai, Global Mizzou Internships help you gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in another culture. You’ll make professional connections and apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while improving your cross-cultural communication skills and gaining the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate another country.