The Art Institute of Houston organizes a wide range of educational courses. The various courses offered at the institute include baking and pastry, culinary arts, fashion and retail management, graphic design, interactive media design, interior design, kitchen and bath design, media arts and animation, and restaurant and catering management. The institute also provides financial aid and offers career services to enable students to find part-time and full-time employment. The courses are designed to provide employment in various organizations, such as restaurants, bakeries, retail outlets, cruise ships and interior design firms. The institute, located in Houston, is a part of the nationwide Arts Institute network, which operates more than 30 similar institutes throughout the United States.