School: George Brown College
Program: Fashion Studies
Program | International Fashion Management
| Faculty | Fashion Studies |
Credential | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | Duration | 1 year |
Starting Month | September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The International Fashion Management program is a one-year graduate certificate program* designed for the student or industry professional with a serious interest in the international apparel business.
The program provides you with the skills essential to succeed in the international apparel business. As new communication technologies make the world a smaller place, more possibilities for the fashion industry emerge on an international scale, along with many related career opportunities.
You are exposed to world trade through the study of economic, legal and cultural factors that affect international trade policies. Specifically, the focus of study is on the understanding of business practices, global marketing, logistics and supply chain management as they relate to the fashion industry worldwide. The program content combines analytical and management skills, along with knowledge of world culture and understanding of the global economy, to enable success in the international apparel industry.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in business or fashion with a minimum grade point average of 2.7
OR
Diploma or Bachelor's degree with three years of directly related career experience (resume required)
Preference will be given to applicants who have some academic background in economics, marketing and logistics.
Please note:
Applicants without a background in Fashion or Business may be required to take an introductory course in these subjects as a condition of acceptance.
Applicants without a fashion background will be required to take FASH1082 World of Fashion in semester 1. If this is a requirement, you will be advised of this in your OFFER letter.
Applicants without a business background will be advised to take a preparatory business course prior to start of class. Applicants who are recommended to take this course will be contacted by the Fashion department.
English Proficiency
Applicants with international transcripts where English proficiency results are not supplied must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Graduates will develop skills to work in various areas of the fashion industry, including:
apparel suppliers
wholesale distribution companies
major retailers
import and export
traffic and customs
logistics
Depending on their previous academic and work experience, graduates may find careers related to:
sourcing
logistics
product development
private label development
quality
business analysis
planning and allocation
marketing
e-commerce
import/export
wholesale distribution and sales
Link to George Brown Official Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/F412-2017-2018/