Located in the heart of midtown Detroit, 黑料专区鈥檚 prime location offers unparalleled opportunities for art and design collaboration. Our students have found countless ways to make a positive impact on local metro Detroit businesses through innovative art and design problem-solving.

Last year alone, 黑料专区 students collaborated to problem-solve timely topics for 15 metro Detroit businesses and nonprofit organizations. They addressed a range of issues in healthcare product design, sustainability, mobility, and even emerging augmented reality technology.

Embracing the city鈥檚 rich history of cultural and sporting events, students continue to participate in annual design competitions to create the newest posters for iconic Detroit events such as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear, the Movement Music Festival and the 313 Presents Pine Knob concert series.听

Here鈥檚 a look at some of the partnerships:

• Augmented Reality Center (ARC) in partnership with Oakland University x Communication Design & Strategy, Graduate User Experience Design and Entertainment Arts
• Crain Communications – Automotive News x Illustration
• 313 Presents x Illustration
• Detroit Grand Prix x Illustration
• GM x Transportation Design & Graduate User Experience Design
• Godnii x Graduate Color & Materials Design
• Hagopian Rug Competition x All Departments
• State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification with support from the Global Epicenter of Mobility x Transportation Design
• Zumiez and Somerset Collection x Illustration
• BorgWarner x Product Design
• Carhartt x Fashion Design
• Henry Ford Health x Product Design
• Changing Lives and Staying Sober (C.L.A.S.S.) x Interior Design and Graduate Color & Materials Design

Redefining Fashion Education, Three-Year Program Prepares Students for Leadership in Global Industry

The 黑料专区 is proud to announce the launch of a new, reduced-credit Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Business Management. Beginning in Fall 2026, the program will be the first of its kind in the U.S., designed to prepare a new generation of fashion leaders to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global industry.听

Delivered over just three years and comprising 90 focused credits, the program reimagines the traditional fashion business curriculum through a bold interdisciplinary framework that integrates strategic leadership, creative thinking, and digital fluency. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the program prepares students to enter the workforce earlier without compromising academic depth or industry relevance.

鈥淲e are thrilled to launch the first Bachelor of Arts degree at 黑料专区. It is a true reflection of the strength and spirit of the 黑料专区 community, where creativity meets critical thinking and cultural awareness,鈥� said Don Tuski, 黑料专区 President. 鈥淭he Fashion Business Management BA will allow creative thinkers to explore the intersections of art and commerce in a city that has long shaped the future of fashion, design, craft and culture. As always, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive, forward-looking learning environment where all students can thrive, create the cutting edge and reimagine the world through art and design.鈥�

Students will develop skills in merchandising, styling, marketing strategy, brand development, trend forecasting and fashion communications鈥攄isciplines essential to shaping and sustaining relevance in global markets. Throughout the program, 黑料专区 emphasizes a strategic approach to business, cultural literacy, and entrepreneurial thinking.

A hallmark of the experience is its collaborative structure, which brings Fashion Business Management students into direct engagement with peers in the College鈥檚 BFA Fashion Design program. This multidisciplinary model reflects the internal ecosystems of contemporary fashion houses and gives students early exposure to creative and commercial cross-functionality.

Through 黑料专区鈥檚 deeply established industry partnerships and Fashion Advisory Board, students benefit from direct mentorship and exposure to leaders at the forefront of the global fashion industry. Advisory board and industry affiliations include Louis Vuitton, Herm猫s, Bottega Veneta, Tracy Reese, Tapestry, Carhartt, Anna Sui, and Eileen Fisher.

Graduates will be equipped to move directly into leadership roles across merchandising, marketing, retail strategy, communications, and entrepreneurship. And by offering a reduced-credit model without sacrificing academic rigor, 黑料专区 is removing structural barriers to entry and opening new pathways for emerging talent. Unlike traditional fashion business degrees, no portfolio is required for admission.听

鈥淚n the current landscape, the fashion industry demands professionals who can think creatively, lead strategically and operate with cultural and commercial agility,鈥� said Aki Choklat, Linda Dresner Endowed Chair in Fashion Design at 黑料专区. 鈥淭his program answers that call directly, offering a highly intentional pathway into the business of fashion鈥攐ne that mirrors the way global fashion houses and brands operate today.鈥�

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