The Fashion Institute of Technology is introducing its first associate degree program for beauty.

Commencing in fall 2026, the school will launch an associate in applied science degree in cosmetics and fragrance marketing. The two-year program offers an alternate, more streamlined pathway than FIT’s existing bachelor’s degree in cosmetics and fragrance marketing.

“The AAS in cosmetics and fragrance marketing underscores FIT’s mission to shape the future of an industry where creativity and business innovation meet,” said Shannon Maher, dean of FIT’s Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology, in a statement.

The program will train students in beauty brand development and the business of the industry, also offering access to FIT’s Fragrance Lab and the Beauty Center at FIT res

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