Learning Fashion Online

Fashion education is heading online. The Art Institute Online (www.aionline.edu), a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, has launched a new online program in fashion and retail management. The 180-credit bachelor’s program includes courses in fashion history, textile and apparel construction and trends, elements of retail operation, visualmerchandising, event and fashion show production, buying, and marketing and promotions. Advanced courses are also being offered in global marketing and e-commerce operations, emerging technology, business ownership, business law, product development and marketing research, international marketing, and Web marketing.