The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs.  These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.

Centennial College's Fashion Business and Management program will help you 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, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of fashion industry-specific business management practices, which you'll apply in a field placement during the final semester.

Program Highlights

• Courses in the Fashion Business and Management program examine all facets of the fashion industry, including finance, product development, budgeting, costing, sourcing, and working with manufacturers for production
• You will realize creative potential through practical exercises in class and within a retail setting
• The activities in the program help you build marketing, promotion and customer service skills
• You will connect with knowledgeable and industry-experienced faculty within small class environments
• The program teaches you to apply the principles of effective management, organization, employee and labour relations to the successful operation of a fashion business
• The final semester field placement will ensure you gain practical experience and invaluable networking opportunities
• Students may be eligible to participate in an experiential learning trip abroad

Career Outlook

• Buyer
• Visual Merchandiser
• Retail Manager
• Wholesale Sales
• Sales Analyst
• Brand Manager
• Merchandise Planner
• E-commerce Coordinator
• Omni-Channel Merchandiser
• Fashion Digital Media Planner
• Web Content Creator
• Product Developer/Manager
• Supply Chain coordinator
• Import Merchandiser
• Production Planner
• Sourcer
• Entrepreneur

Education Pathways

Start in a diploma program, end with a degree! Successful graduates of this Fashion Business and Management program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level.