Business of Fashion Concentration

The Business of Fashion program was designed to bridge the gap between creativity and business acumen. It is for artistic individuals who want to solidify their understanding of business, as well as for business students who want to learn how to apply solid business practices to the arts industries.

The Business of Fashion concentration is available for Rutgers Business School students enrolled in the Undergraduate-Newark program. The concentration consists of three courses (9 credits).

Students can choose from the courses below:

Specialty Courses (9 credits required)

Course # Title CR
29:134:496 Business of Fashion Internship* 3
29:390:475 Finance for Fashion and Other Creative Pursuits
(prerequisite: 29:390:329 Finance)
3
29:134:475 Industry of Fashion I 3
29:134:476 Industry of Fashion II 3
29:799:475 Supply Chain Management I for Fashion and Other Creative Pursuits
(prerequisite: 29:620:301 Introduction to Management)
3
29:799:476 Supply Chain Management II for Fashion and Other Creative Pursuits
(prerequisite: 29:799:475 Supply Chain Management I for Fashion and Other Creative Pursuits)
3
29:630:475 The Branding of Fashion and Other Creative Pursuits
(prerequisite: 29:630:301 Introduction to Marketing)
3

*Requires Program Director’s approval

I had an awesome time at NYFW! I worked back-of-house as a dresser for the Turkish Designers show. I got to meet a few celebrities like Dave East, Cyn Santana, Lil Mama and many other influencers. It was hectic but a good experience. I would love to do this again one day, hopefully, next season.
—  Johnathan Christie, Finance Major, Social Justice Minor, May 2020 Graduate