The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies Program prepares students for the demands of business and professional life by developing strong reasoning and communication skills. This program's broad curriculum encourages lifelong learning by providing students with a foundation upon which to build a multidimensional understanding of the physical, cultural, and socio-economic environments in which they will live and work.
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies With a Specialization in: – Beauty Industry Management – The Business of Denim – Entertainment Set Design & Decoration* – Fashion Design* – Film & TV Costume Design* – International Manufacturing & Product Development – Menswear* – Theatre Costume Design*
What Our Students Learn In our program, students learn how to integrate effective research, analytic ability, and creative imagination. Students develop attributes that are highly valued and widely sought by employers—perspective, depth of insight, and skills in selecting useful information to support conclusions.
Why FIDM The Professional Studies Program allows third-year FIDM graduates to earn a Bachelor's degree quickly. This unique program teaches students to make innovative connections by adapting and transferring information—a vital skill in any industry. As a result, students have the opportunity to become more resourceful, adaptable, and promotable professionals. The availability of many courses online makes the program flexible for working students.
Required classes for BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) (for students with a prior FIDM degree)
BUMT 3100 Ethics in Business+
GNST 2370 Applied Statistics
GNST 2530 Principles of Kinesiology+
GNST 2530L Principles of Kinesiology Lab+
GNST 2570 Microeconomics+
GNST 2630 Principles of Chemistry+
GNST 2870 Macroeconomics+
GNST 3000 World Political History+
GNST 3050 Writing for Business Professionals+
GNST 3150 Research on Topics of Design History
GNST 3400 Social Psychology+
GNST 3450 Applied Mathematics
GNST 3450 Applied Mathematics GNST 3500 Professional Presentation+
GNST 3700 Multicultural Perspectives Through the Short Story
GNST 3800 Icons of Culture: The Context of Meaning
GNST 3900 Issues in Contemporary Society+
Total Units of Credit 46
+ Available as an online (distance learning) course
This program starts each quarter on the Los Angeles and San Francisco campuses, with many courses offered online.
Prerequisites: The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies program is open to students who have earned an Associate of Arts degree and an Associate of Arts Advanced Study degree from FIDM.
* All FIDM Art and Design majors are accredited by NASAD.
