Purdue University offers the Master of Consumer Science as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in West Lafayette , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for consumer science and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.
The Division of Consumer Science is dedicated to graduate education and research in consumer-oriented social sciences. It is an exciting time for our field as our studies focus on the world today and the relationship between individuals, families, communities, businesses, and the environment in which we all live.
The Division of Consumer Science is expanding, with new faculty and programs in Consumer Behavior, Consumer Health, and Family and Consumer Economics.
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