Thomas Jefferson University: Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce
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Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce

About the College

The Kanbar College is comprised of two schools: the School of Business and the School of Design and Engineering. Click the buttons to the leftabove to explore the unique experience each School has to offer.

Professionals from day one

Professionals from day one

So you want to design the next great product line or creative campaign, engineer a solution to the global water or energy crisis, start your own company or be the next entrepreneur on the cover of Forbes? The Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce is for you.

Through the award-winning DEC curriculum, students gain the added value of expertise in related fields, as well as deep discipline-specific knowledge. The program retains the core learning of each major while forging new collaborations between designers, engineers and entrepreneurs.

Desirable, feasible, valuable ideas and the thinkers behind them are what Kanbar College is all about.

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Academic Programs

Academic Programs

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Accounting
Kanbar College-business

Accounting

The accounting program at Thomas Jefferson University prepares students to become professionals with a broad understanding of public accounting and financial management of corporate and nonprofit organizations. Jefferson's accounting program develops in-demand professionals with in-depth knowledge of accounting, and the professionalism to work effectively in any environment.

    Program Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in real-world industry project challenges

  • Travel with opportunities including: India, China, England, Australia

  • Collaborate with students in programs including design, architecture and health sciences

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Animation and Digital Media
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Animation and Digital Media

Immersed in the Jefferson design community, animation students use cutting-edge tools and techniques, hone their storytelling abilities and study every phase of production. Students collaborate with graphic, interactive, industrial and fashion students on industry projects and graduate equipped for leading creative roles in film, television, visual effects, and video games.

    Program Highlights

  • Focus on production, storytelling, typography, hierarchy, and image-making

  • Use professional tools to design, model, and animate compelling 3D characters and environments

  • Explore advanced 3D and 2D studies to plan and implement short films

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B.S.E. Engineering
Kanbar College-engineering

B.S.E. in Engineering

The ABET accredited B.S.E. in Engineering cultivates a breadth of engineering skills while facilitating technical depth in a unique field of concentration: architectural engineering, composites engineering, industrial and systems engineering, or textile engineering. Students choose a concentration in their sophomore year, and they graduate qualified to pursue Professional Engineering licensure (P.E.), industry careers, entrepreneurship, and graduate studies.

    Program Highlights

  • Learn to solve problems under constraints like manufacturability and sustainability

  • Conduct experiments in the lab and analyze and interpret data

  • Leverage our industry connections to land the perfect internship or job

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Fashion Design
Kanbar College fashiondesign

Fashion Design

Our fashion design program offers students a matchless introduction into the fast-paced, creative fashion industry. Students are taught by industry professionals and graduates are recognized as team-oriented designers who understand the relationship between design, technology, production and business in the global marketplace fashion marketplace.

    Program Highlights

  • Learning through hands-on experience with the latest design equipment

  • Study abroad with opportunities in major fashion centers, including London and Rome

  • Intern with companies including Betsy Johnson, Tommy Hilfiger, Urban Outfitters, and Vogue

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M.S. in Fashion Design Management
Kanbar College fashiondesign

M.S. in Fashion Design Management

Students in this cutting-edge international program move beyond the hand-crafted approach to fashion, to focus on design as a strategic function, along the cycle of research and design, product development, branding and distribution. Developed with Politecnico di Milano, students from both universities will work as a team in-residence in Philadelphia and Milan.

    Program Highlights

  • Work with international design teams on real world projects, entrenched in the European luxury market

  • Design within a corporate brand structure, incorporating technology into globalization and the brand building process.

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Fashion Merchandising and Management
Kanbar College fashionMerch

Fashion Merchandising and Management

Fashion has evolved into a billion-dollar business that offers many rewarding career opportunities, and our program emphasizes professional training from day one. This immersive, career-focused curriculum prepares students to contribute to all aspects of the burgeoning global fashion industry. Students take both core fashion courses and specialized courses depending on career ambitions.

    Program Highlights

  • First Year Experience: create, produce and merchandise a product

  • Study abroad in Paris, Beijing, Rome, Hong Kong, London and more

  • Get the chance to help produce StyleLine magazine and the Fashion Show

    Includes Career-Focused Specializations:

  • Global Brand Strategy

  • Value Chain and Innovation

  • Buying and Merchandising

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Finance
Kanbar College-business

Finance

The finance program at Thomas Jefferson University prepares students to become professionals with a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets and financial institutions. Jefferson's finance program develops in-demand professionals with in-depth knowledge of complex financial problems, and the professionalism to work effectively in any environment.

    Program Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in real-world industry project challenges

  • Travel with opportunities including: India, China, England, Australia

  • Collaborate with students in programs including design, architecture and health sciences

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M.S. in Global Fashion Enterprise
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M.S. in Global Fashion Enterprise

Expanding career horizons of forward-thinking professionals with diverse backgrounds in fashion design, merchandising, management, and other industries, the program focuses on global fashion development and a deep understanding of apparel ecosystems. Graduates possess the skills, knowledge and networks to develop value-added innovation and to manage a thriving global fashion enterprise.

    Program Highlights

  • Explore the career-focused customizable curriculum

  • Work directly with successful fashion and apparel companies

  • Take advantage of significant merit-based scholarships

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Graphic Design Communication
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Graphic Design Communication

Teaching students to think as design strategists, our curriculum focuses on collaboration, innovation and problem-solving. Our students regularly win national and international awards, and our graduates are sought after for their conceptual thinking, technical agility and their understanding of the Graphic Design industry's many complexities.

    Program Highlights

  • Collaborate with other disciplines for companies like QVC and the National Convention Center

  • Be recognized in major design competitions, exhibitions and publications like the Adobe Design Achievement Awards

  • Take advantage of our excellent study abroad and internship programs

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Industrial Design
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Industrial Design

The NASAD accredited industrial design curriculum focuses on networking, technical knowledge, communication, and strategic thinking necessary to create impactful designs. Students learn to create attractive, meaningful things that work well and support the mission of real world clients. Students graduate ready to advance 21st century innovation.

    Program Highlights

  • Work in a collaborative studio environment

  • Develop skills, network and communicate in traditional and digital media, bringing a product from concept to prototype

  • Learn to work in teams which can span countries and disciplines on real-world projects

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M.S. in Industrial Design
Kanbar College-msIndustrialDesign

M.S. in Industrial Design

Through research, cross-disciplinary collaboration, new technologies and the entrepreneurial drive to create products that improve lives, societies and the global economy, students apply design practices to every step of the process to create engaging, intelligent products for the 21st century. Students graduate able to work with product users, researchers, business people, engineers and manufacturers to create products that better serve users.

    Program Highlights

  • Collaborate with colleagues with diverse discipline backgrounds from economics to mechanical engineering

  • Design for global societies and manufacturing

  • Create real, credible work designing platforms and systems

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Innovation M.B.A.
Kanbar College-imba

Innovation M.B.A.

Heralded by The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company and Wired Magazine as the type of degree that top firms are seeking, the Jefferson iMBA can teach you to become a leader and entrepreneurial thinker. Take advantage of flexible scheduling, study abroad opportunities and merit-based scholarships as you advance your career

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Innovation M.B.A. Online
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Innovation M.B.A. Online

Thomas Jefferson University's Online Innovation MBA curriculum teaches leaders and entrepreneurial thinkers who discover valuable solutions for their businesses and careers. The flexible, innovative online options prepare you for the demands of the modern business world, with the flexibility to learn from anywhere.

    Program Highlights

  • Earn your degree in 18-24 months, online

  • Experience flexibility in full- and part-time scheduling options

  • Take advantage of distance learning to learn when and where is best for you

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International Business
Kanbar College-business

International Business

The international business program at Thomas Jefferson University prepares students to become professionals with a distinct understanding of business on a global scale. Jefferson's international business program develops professionals with international experience, foreign language skills, and the professionalism and cultural understanding to work effectively in any environment.

    Program Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in real-world industry project challenges

  • Travel with opportunities including: India, China, England, Australia

  • Collaborate with students in programs including design, architecture and health sciences

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Management
Kanbar College-business

Management

The management program at Thomas Jefferson University prepares students to become professionals with a broad understanding of business, keen leadership expertise, and flexible career options. Jefferson's management program develops leaders with experience aiding teamwork, communication, change management, human resources, and problem solving.

    Program Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in real-world industry project challenges

  • Travel with opportunities including: India, China, England, Australia

  • Collaborate with students in programs including design, architecture and health sciences

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Marketing
Kanbar College-business

Marketing

The marketing program at Thomas Jefferson University prepares students to become professionals with broad understanding of business, communication, sales and research. Jefferson's marketing program develops in-demand professionals with a dynamic understanding of communications and business, and the professionalism to work effectively in any environment.

    Program Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in real-world industry project challenges

  • Travel with opportunities including: India, China, England, Australia

  • Collaborate with students in programs including design, architecture and health sciences

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Mechanical Engineering
Kanbar College-mechengineering

Mechanical Engineering

Emphasizing the fundamentals of mechanical, thermal and fluid sciences, engineering design is part of the ABET accredited, Mechanical Engineering curriculum from day one. Students apply theory to design experiments demonstrating their understanding of laws in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and mechatronics.

    Program Highlights

  • Work within multidisciplinary teams on industry sponsored projects

  • Work in the lab to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

  • Work within the industry with our excellent internship opportunities and solve engineering problems

Kanbar College Surface Imaging
M.S. in Surface Imaging
Kanbar College Surface Imaging

M.S. in Surface Imaging.

Students in this program develop designs for various physical forms using a variety of printing technologies. Students work on interdisciplinary teams, enhancing creativity and design skills while learning valuable printing, business and applied engineering skills needed to lead in the imaging industry.

    Program Highlights

  • Work in interdisciplinary design teams on real world projects

  • Develop design skills in conjunction with advanced printing technologies

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M.S. in Taxation
Kanbar College-msTaxation

M.S. in Taxation

Designed for practicing accountants, lawyers, financial managers and planners, the M.S. in Taxation prepares students to become professional tax practitioners whether they are seeking to earn their degree, expand their expertise or maintain their CPA license.

    Program Highlights

  • Benefit from flexible scheduling options

  • Advance your career with focused customizable curriculum

  • Take advantage of merit-based scholarships

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Textile Design
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Textile Design

Textile design students learn how to turn innovative ideas into printed, woven and knitted products. Learn to turn innovative ideas into real products in preparation for careers as print designers for everything from home furnishings to high performance swimwear. Blending aesthetics with technology, our proven curriculum provides graduates with a competitive edge to secure careers in the global textile marketplace.

    Program Highlights

  • Work on industry-sponsored collaborative projects with industry professionals

  • Experience numerous study abroad partnerships

  • Intern with companies like Urban Outfitters and Abercrombie & Fitch

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M.S. in Textile Design
Kanbar College-textileDesign

M.S. in Textile Design

With an integrated, collaborative and proven curriculum, the M.S. in Textile Design program blends creative skills with emerging technologies. In studios and classrooms, students turn innovative ideas into original products with Jefferson's state-of-the-art facilities, industry partnerships and real-world experience.

    Program Highlights

  • Learn from active members of the textile design field

  • Participate in sponsored projects, national and international design competitions and exhibitions at international trade shows

  • Experience study abroad in textile and fashion international centers

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M.S. in Textile Engineering
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M.S. in Textile Engineering

Through diverse courses and an interdisciplinary approach, the M.S. in Textile Engineering curriculum helps students cultivate extensive, practical knowledge of the field. Graduates will be well-prepared to make significant contributions in advanced manufacturing technology or textile materials technology.

    Program Highlights

  • Collaborate with colleagues from textile engineering, textile chemistry, science or engineering

  • Make significant contributions in either advanced manufacturing technology or textile materials technology

  • Gain exposure to a wide range of professional education possibilities

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Ph.D. in Textile Engineering and Sciences
Kanbar College-textileEngineering

Ph.D. in Textile Engineering and Sciences

The program's goal is to educate textile engineers who combine theory, practice, scholarly research and application of knowledge in their professions. The curriculum emphasizes depth in fundamental textile engineering and science/mechanical engineering disciplines as well as interdisciplinary work and problem-solving.

    Program Highlights

  • Develop research in an environment steeped in a rich textile heritage

  • Further applied research in industry, government or university settings

  • Contribute original research and scholarly publications in the fiber and textile fields

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Textile Materials Technology
Kanbar College-textilemat

Textile Materials Technology

The program focuses on the innovative global textile industry, including fiber-engineered products for medical, geotextiles, architecture, fiber-reinforced composites, and traditional apparel and home applications. In this program students have the opportunity to select one of 5 career-focused concentrations and complete graduate level courses to transition into select Jefferson graduate programs.

    Concentrations

  • Sports and High Performance Materials

  • Product Safety & Materials Evaluation

  • Commerce

  • Textile Conservation & Forensics

  • Sustainability

Kanbar College-msInteractiveDesignandMedia
M.S. in User Experience & Interaction Design
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M.S. in User Experience & Interaction Design

Students in this curriculum learn to communicate well-designed, engaging, dynamic rich media experiences in a collaborative environment. Students work in interdisciplinary teams, develop technical skills and hone the critical thinking strategies essential to the rapidly evolving profession.

    Program Highlights

  • Work in interdisciplinary design teams on real world projects

  • Develop skills in digital technologies, analytics, information design, strategy and methods of usability

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Web Design and Development
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Web Design and Development

This field demands experts with a diverse combination of skills, including design principles, strategic thinking, technical and programming skills, and creative collaboration. The Jefferson curriculum develops graduates with the ability to visualize and produce work for more rich information environments and prepared them be dynamic leaders and anticipate what's next in the constantly changing industry.

    Program Highlights

  • Explore design in digital media and technology ranging from web design to user interface design.

  • Learn modern development languages and best practices including web and app development.

  • Participate in industry projects and our active internship program.