Program Description
Centennial College's Fashion Business and Management program will help students develop the skills and knowledge to become a future business leader in the fashion industry. Courses in this business diploma program are unique to the field and will cover topics such as:
- The product development and manufacturing process
- The evolution of fashion and design, and their relationship to designers, producers and retailers
- Ethical, sustainable and innovative practices for leadership in a global fashion industry
- Current design trends and technologies to predict sales dynamics for fashion products and services
- Marketing and retail promotional strategies based on contemporary consumer psychology concepts
- Creative concepts for fashion products and services
- Business management fundamentals
- Financial practices utilized in the fashion industry;
- Computer applications for fashion, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- E-commerce platforms, web and mobile development, digital photography and copy writing
Through practical exercises, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of fashion industry-specific business management practices, which they will apply in a field placement during the final semester.
