Academic Program Proposal

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Academic
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MHEC Final
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Maryland Institute College of Art
Proposal
Upper Division Certificate (U.D.C.)Design Business1/18/2025
Design Business Program Description
The Upper Division Certificate in Design Business designation is distinguished from MICA’s current Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) majors. The certificate curriculum will focus on the distinct and essential disciplinary characteristics of the professional design industry; addressing the unique theory, ethics and practice of design. Specifically, the Upper Division Certificate in Design Business offers more options for studio courses and professional practice courses and less Liberal Arts content than MICA’s BFA programs.