Fashion Business Industry Program in George Brown College, Canada

Fashion Business Industry Program in George Brown College

This two-year diploma program is designed to allow students to develop a working knowledge of business management and technical skills necessary in the small to medium-sized business sector of the apparel fashion industry.

FULL DESCRIPTION

The small to medium-sized business enterprise is a flourishing sector of the fashion industry and represents a great opportunity for entry into the fashion world. Smaller companies require employees who possess a variety of management skills to manage a business from the start-up stage to more developed business models. Students will be prepared for the roles and develop skills essential for the operation of a successful small fashion business. The entrepreneurial aspect of this program guides students through the process of developing a comprehensive business plan, which is essential to start a new business or manage an existing business.

Students will gain an understanding of textiles, garment construction, quality criteria and apparel merchandising. They will also learn to apply marketing, accounting, financial and other business concepts necessary for the decision-making they will encounter in their future careers.

PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Use basic apparel drafting and construction skills and industrial sewing machines to complete apparel products.
• Use standard fashion industry computer software for business and for design development.
• Manage daily operations, resources, visual merchandising and customer relationships to ensure profitability in a retail enterprise.
• Develop a business and finance plan for a small apparel enterprise that reflects awareness of market conditions, resources required and cash flow.
• Apply appropriate buying, merchandising and accounting practices to support small business operations in the fashion industry.
• Apply supply chain management and logistics to operate a successful fashion business.
• Develop, communicate and implement a marketing plan by combining marketing research, strategies and tactics.
• Analyze economic, fashion and industry trends to make business decisions in small and medium-sized apparel enterprises.
• Evaluate products by applying quality control processes to meet appropriate standards.
• Identify textile materials, asses their suitability and compatibility, and select accordingly for end use.

YOUR CAREER

Graduates of this program will have acquired the necessary skills to be employed in various fashion industry positions in preparation for starting their own small fashion business.

Graduates are employed in positions leading to careers such as:

• Entrepreneur
• Store Manager
• Production Planner
• Operations Manager
• Sales Analyst
• Visual Merchandise Coordinator
• Marketing Assistant
• Pre-production Coordinator
• Transportation Coordinator
• Warehouse Assistant
• Wholesale Sales Agent
• Customer Service Associate

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