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The Bergen campus is located in northern New Jersey in Paramus, the shopping capital of the state. It enjoys the distinction of being the only Berkeley campus where the interior design program is offered.
This 33-contact hour, non-credit course will prepare participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent AutoCAD users. The course has been designed for interior designers, architects, technicians, and engineers interested in formal training in computer-aided design.
The fashion marketing and management program is designed for those who want the most comprehensive fashion curriculum in two academic years. The program draws heavily upon the resources of New York's fashion world and cultural centers; includes field trips to trade shows, museums, designers and showrooms; and incorporates a full-time fashion internship.
The interior design program is designed to develop technical skill, creativity and an understanding of all aspects of interior design that affect the health, safety and welfare of the general public. The program includes an internship and provides design fundamentals, theory, interior elements, visual communications, business practice and history, as well as basics in color, computer-aided design and drafting, textiles, model building and other exciting topics.
The fashion marketing and management major integrate the creative and business aspects of the fashion industry, combining a specialized education in fashion with a solid background in marketing and management. The program draws upon the resources of New York's fashion world and cultural centers and includes visits to trade shows, museums, designers and showrooms. A full-time fashion internship allows students to incorporate what they have learned in the classroom with what they experience in the workplace.
The Bachelor's degree program in Interior Design Management emphasizes business fundamentals including accounting, marketing and management. Graduates of the Bachelor's degree program are prepared to enter the workforce as entry-level project managers in construction, interior design, and architectural firms. Both programs include a required internship where students have an opportunity to exercise their skills in a professional environment.