Fashion Business Management (B.A.)
Business-first approach inside a world-class creative institution.
The Program
The BA in Fashion Business Management at CCS offers a reduced credit curriculum (90 credits), completed in just three years. This program blends strategic business leadership with creativity, digital innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking. This bold approach to fashion business education is designed for the next generation of leaders driving the global fashion industry.Â
You will dive deep into merchandising, brand development, marketing, styling, trend forecasting, and fashion communications, gaining the expertise needed to navigate global markets. We combine a strategic approach to business with cultural awareness and creative problem-solving to accelerate your career.Â
With a multi-disciplinary approach similar to leading fashion houses and global brands, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with peers in the BFA Fashion Design program, helping build a powerful network for industry entry upon graduation.Â
Join us at CCS and start your journey to becoming a creative leader in the dynamic field of Fashion Business Management.
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Possible Career Choices
Graduates are prepared to step directly into leadership roles across every sector of the fashion industry. With advanced business savvy, global perspective, and creative adaptability, the career foundation you develop can lead to establishing brands, launching new ventures, and driving growth in emerging markets.
Experiential Learning in Fashion Business Management
At CCS, creativity seeps into every aspect of our curriculum, whether studying business or design. The Fashion Business Management program mirrors the multidisciplinary teams found at leading fashion houses and global brands, allowing students the opportunity to collaborate with peers in the Fashion Design program. Graduates of the program will have built a powerful network to support their entry into the industry.
Industry Access
It’s not uncommon to see industry leaders sitting on our Fashion Advisory Board, attending our fashion shows, or sharing their unique perspectives at fashion student critiques. Our small class sizes ensure each of our students has the unique opportunity to interact with industry experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 90-credit, 3-year Fashion Business Management degree?
This new degree format delivers a comprehensive business-focused fashion education in three years. Students graduate prepared for global careers while avoiding overloaded schedules, summer sessions, or additional tuition.
Why pursue a reduced credit program?
Our program focuses on industry essential courses, allowing students to complete a full bachelor’s degree in 3 years. The program maintains academic rigor and comprehensive industry preparation within a shorter time frame (3 years rather than 4).
What is the difference between CCS’s BA and a BFA?
 The BA (90 credits) focuses on business strategy, marketing, trend forecasting, merchandising, styling, and entrepreneurship, offering flexibility for interdisciplinary exploration. The BFA (120 credits) is studio-based and emphasizes technical design, construction, and creative development of apparel, shoe, and/or accessory fashion collections.
What career opportunities are available?
Graduates are equipped for leadership across merchandising, buying, branding, marketing, retail strategy, communications, and entrepreneurial ventures. Check out our possible career choices section above for more information.
How does Fashion Business Management differ from Fashion Design?
Fashion Business Management centers on the strategic, operational, and managerial dimensions of the fashion industry. Fashion Design focuses on the creative development and technical execution of apparel, shoe, and/or accessory fashion collections.
Is CCS a strong institution for fashion studies?
With deep industry partnerships, a highly accomplished advisory board, faculty expertise, and exceptional outcomes, CCS prepares students for successful careers across the global fashion landscape. CCS’s BFA Fashion Design program maintains an 86% placement rate (100% knowledge rate), with alumni at leading brands including Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Coach, Kate Spade, Ralph Lauren, Carhartt, and others.
Is a portfolio required for the BA in Fashion Business Management?
No portfolio is required for admission to the BA in Fashion Business Management. Your course work will focus on business, strategy, and marketing and not on design or fabrication.