Various public and private schools in Minneapolis offer fashion-related education programs. Students interested in fashion design will find a great option at the University of Minnesota, which offers a bachelor of science degree in clothing design. For students more interested in the business and marketing side of fashion or in starting their own fashion-related business, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers a bachelor of science degree combining art and business and offering specializations in marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, and project management.
For those most interested in the art of fashion design and merchandising, the outlook for jobs in Minneapolis is good. Over 1,400 fashion designers and merchandise displayers were employed in the Minneapolis area in 2004, and job growth within the art and design area is expected to increase 17.8% between 2002 and 2012.
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