PhD in Textile Technology Management at North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University

United States of America, Raleigh

University Rank:#272

North Carolina State University offers the PhD of Textile Technology Management as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Raleigh , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for textile technology management and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About PhD in Textile Technology Management

The Ph.D. in Textile Technology Management program is designed to educate students for research and management careers in textile technology management in the fiber, textile, apparel, retail and related industries complex, as well as for positions in government and academe.

Numerous competitive challenges are facing the global textile complex. There is a need for industry and government leaders who can provide knowledge of products, processes and business strategies to effectively position companies to compete in this global marketplace. The Ph.D. in Textile Technology Management program is designed to educate students for research and management careers in textile technology management in the fiber, textile, apparel, retail and related industries complex, as well as for positions in government and academe.

The graduates of this program are expected to play several roles in industry, government, and other institutions, including:

Carrying out research on issues that relate to the technologies of design, characterization, and manufacture of fibers and fibrous products, management of production and sourcing activities, marketing and distribution of products, international trade, and information requirements. The plethora of raw materials and product specific technologies extant in the industry coupled with the rapid rate at which these technologies are changing challenge students in the program to be innovative in approaches to product development, processes, and strategic business practices. Graduates assume positions in the industry with prime responsibilities for developing policy alternatives for strategic and long range planning.
Contributing to the teaching and research in institutions concerned with fiber, textile, apparel, and retail programs.
Developing policies at the highest level where broad technical and managerial expertise is required to ensure proper decision-making.

The educational objectives of the TTM Ph.D. program are two-fold:

To prepare managers for the research and technological enterprises within the fiber, textile, apparel, retail and related industries. To achieve this objective, the programs of study will be designed for each student to acquire and integrate knowledge of the materials and technologies used in the industrial complex by applying those quantitative, qualitative, and analytical techniques of management that would be most useful for their career goals.
To prepare graduates to be faculty members in the numerous international colleges and universities.

Admission Requirements

Students with a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in a related field may apply to the Textile Technology Management program. Typically the minimum acceptable overall grade point average (GPA) is a 3.0 out of 4.0, based on most current U.S. universities. Students without a master's degree may also apply if met the following conditions:

the undergraduate degree from a well-known and robust research active program with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above;
strong recommendation letters from faculty adviser(s) indicating research experience or suggesting research potential; and
strong publication record/experience or extensive industry experience in related industry/profession.

Applicants should plan to take the GRE or GMAT examination, which is required for all applicants. The GRE/GMAT scores should be sent to NC State University electronically and be available online.

For International students, TOEFL or IELTS is required for the application. Students must rank in a competitive percentile in order to be considered for acceptance into NC State University and our department.

TOEFL: A total score of 80+ on IBT. Minimum scores of 18 points for each section: or
IELTS: An overall band score of 6.5+. Minimum scores of 6.5 points for each section

Scholarships and Assistantships

Competitive scholarships and assistantships from the program as well we as the University are available to incoming new students. All incoming students will be considered for the funding opportunities. No separate application for assistantships/scholarships is needed.

Disciplines

Wilson College of Textiles

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Textile Technology Management at North Carolina State University

Entry Requirements

Our admissions rules require that an applicant have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency. These accrediting agencies define bachelor’s degrees, in the U.S. custom, as requiring four years to complete. In reality, it may take longer or shorter to complete the degree, but the amount of work involved is typically the same. In the past few years, confusion has arisen as to the equivalence of the three year bachelor’s degrees offered in some countries. Some are treated as equivalent to the U.S. bachelor’s (see below) where others may require outside evaluation.

The Graduate School only accepts three-year bachelors degrees from member institutions within the Bologna Process. If the institution is not part of this organization, the applicant will be asked to provide the Graduate School with an evaluation of their higher education background by an international credential evaluation company. If the evaluation results show that the background is not equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree, admission will be denied. If the academic background includes a master’s degree, that should be evaluated along with the three-year degree to see if the combination is equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. If any part of the master’s degree is needed for equivalency, the student will not be entitled to the 18 hr allowance toward a PhD program granted to holders of a previous master’s degree. On the other hand, they will be afforded the extra two semesters under the Graduate Student Support Plan for students without a previous master’s.
We accept international credential evaluations from members of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators). Others may be acceptable as well, but please check with the Graduate School if a question as to the appropriateness of the evaluation arises.
The University of Wisconsin hosts a directory of foreign institutions describing their institutional academic environment and the expectations UW has for applicants from these institutions. This should only be used as a guide.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Textile Technology Management at North Carolina State University

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for PhD in Textile Technology Management at North Carolina State University

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Step 2: Review application deadlines

Applications and all supporting documents must be received on or before the Program Deadline or the Graduate School priority deadline, whichever is earlier. International applicants typically have earlier deadlines to allow time to process necessary visa documentation. Applicants applying for financial aid usually have earlier deadlines, too.

Step 3: Prepare your application materials

All applications must include the following:

Application Fee ($75 for domestic and US permanent residents, $85 for international, $25 for certificates)
One unofficial transcript from each previously attended college or university
Three recommendations, submitted via the online application
Proof of English Proficiency (non-US citizen applicants only)
Personal Statement

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PhD in Textile Technology Management at North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University

United States of America, Raleigh