Business of Art & Design C.S.

Department: Business, Science, Education, Math & Computer Science

Total Credit Hours: 15

Employment of art and design occupations is projected to grow approximately 4% between 2016 and 2026 – lower than average for all occupations. 

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Salary Outlook

In 2018, employees working in the art and design field earned between $27,200-$92,780 per year, depending on education, experience and employer.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Business of Art and Design Careers

Depending on job experience and additional education, graduates with a Business of Art & Design Certificate of Specialization are employed in a broad range of careers including, but not limited to: art director, fashion designer, graphic designer, art designer, interior designer, multimedia artists and animators, and craft and fine artists.

Required Courses

		Course	Title	Credits
Core Course Requirements (9 credits)
Choose 1 Option:	Option 1: Studio Art	ART 2999	Sophomore Studio Art Seminar	3
		BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3
		Any Upper Level Art Studio Course		3
	Option 2: Graphic Design	ART 2199	Portfolio Design & Professional Practices	3
		BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3
		ART 1105	Introduction to Business
		Any Upper Level Art Studio Course		3
Elective Course Requirements (6 credits)
Choose 2 Courses:		Any Upper Level Art Studio Course (For Art Studio Option Only) or		6
		Any Upper Level Graphic Design Studio Course (For Graphic Design Option Only) or
		ACT 101	Applied Accounting
		ACT 110	Financial Accounting
		BUS 105	Business Ethics
		BUS 208	Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management
		BUS 270	E-Marketing
		BUS 272	Social Media Marketing
Total Required Hours: 15 credits