Overview

The Consumer Sciences program from The Ohio State University concentrates on learning and conducting research about consumers, their consumption patterns and behavioral, economical and psychological decision-making processes.

Early on in your studies, you will work directly with expert faculty on research projects. This first-hand experience will deepen your knowledge of consumer sciences and help to improve consumer experiences in the marketplace.

Key Facts

As a student in this program, you will enter a core program that covers research methodology and theories and models in consumer sciences; or the behavior of individuals and families in the marketplace.

Additionally, you will focus in one of three areas leading to a Master of Science in Consumer Sciences:

Family Resource Management focuses on how consumers make decisions related to the use of limited resources, with a focus on time and money. You can build emphasis areas in consumer and family finance, consumer health, economics of aging, financial wellness, consumer policy, family economic policy, consumer behavior, or global consumer issues.
Fashion and Retail Studies focuses on the investigation of textiles and clothing products and their use by consumers from historical, behavioral and social-psychological perspectives. You will study body image, appearance management behaviors, or consumer responses to phenomena in the retail sector.
Hospitality Management focuses on the hospitality-tourism industry, the largest employer in the world. You will undertake a systematic examination of the various functional areas of hospitality firms and their contribution to the greater community. The professional master's program is designed to offer the management and leadership skills needed to advance your career in hospitality and service-oriented industries. An academic master's program provides rigorous research-oriented ciurriculum to prepare you for successful careers in academia.

Career Paths

The Consumer Sciences Graduate program has a proven track record of successful placement of graduates. Our graduates are employed in managerial and administrative positions in financial services, hospitality and retail industries. This includes: The Federal Reserve System, Hyatt Corporation, Morningstar, Target, The Limited Corporation and Under Armour.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Solutions to Consumer Problems

Topics in Consumer Sciences

Family Financial Management Applications

Measurement & Analysis of the Economic Status of Consumer Units

Theories and Models in Consumer Sciences

Normative Approaches to Consumer Sciences

Behavioral Approaches to Consumer Sciences

Managing Consumer Risk

Advanced Quantitative Methods in Consumer Sciences

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Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-22 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods View 207 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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General requirements

A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.

A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the last degree earned.

Prerequisite training that will enable you to pursue your program. Evidence usually comes in the form of transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.

Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT) if the score is required by your program. Scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency; faxed or emailed scores are not considered. Note: Scores are valid for five years after your test date.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44310 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44310 USD / year

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In-State

14318 USD / year

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Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / month

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