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The Style Institute of Innovation is presenting its very first associate degree program for appeal.
Beginning in fall 2026, the school will release a partner in used science degree in cosmetics and scent marketing. The two-year program provides an alternate, more structured path than FIT’s existing bachelor’s degree in cosmetics and scent marketing.
” The AAS in cosmetics and scent marketing highlights FIT’s objective to form the future of a market where imagination and company development fulfill,” stated Shannon Maher, dean of FIT’s Jay and Patty Baker School of Company and Innovation, in a declaration.
The program will train trainees in appeal brand name advancement and business of the market, likewise providing access to FIT’s Scent Laboratory and the Appeal Center at FIT proving ground.
” The launch of [this program] shows FIT’s management in appeal education– preparing trainees with the abilities to be successful, while serving the developing requirements of this vibrant market,” stated Virginia Bonofiglio, chair, Cosmetics and Scent Marketing.
Upon graduation, trainees will be qualified to pursue other bachelor’s degree degrees at FIT’s Jay and Patty Baker School of Company and Innovation.
FIT likewise provides a CFMM masters degree, whose 2025 finishing class provided capstone discussions last June offering techniques to resonate with Gen Alpha and lean into appeal customers’ look for science-powered options.
Previously this year, long time FIT president Joyce Brown stepped down from her function at the close of the 2024-25 academic year. Brown was FIT’s very first woman and very first African American president. Her follower has yet to be called.
Source: WWD.
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