College Diploma - Fashion Business and Management (2460)

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.