Fashion Business

Program Description

As a student of Fashion Business, you’ll be prepared to enter the fashion industry, one of the most exciting areas of business in Canada today. Course work will be delivered in a mixed mode of lab–based activities as well as theory– based formats that include guest lecturers from the industry. You’ll learn to manage an apparel store on campus by applying knowledge gained in many subjects across the curriculum. Your studies will be complemented by Work Study opportunities in fashion store operations and at fashion events such as Toronto Fashion Week.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)

Applicant Selection:

• In the event of oversubscription, a skills test and questionnaire may be completed by all applicants, normally during a College orientation session. The results of the test, in combination with academic achievement (i.e. grades in pre–requisite subjects or their equivalents), will provide the basis upon which selection of applicants is determined.

Desirable:

• Although not required for admission, business, computer and fashion studies, would be an asset. Work experience in the field is also beneficial.

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well–organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

Fees

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Your Career

Toronto is one of the largest fashion centres in Canada, thus providing many exciting and rewarding careers in the fashion industry such as buying, merchandise allocation, wholesale sales, merchandising, and store operations management.

Affiliations and Associations

• Apparel Affinity Group
• Costume Society of Ontario
• Fashion Group International
• Retail Council of Canada
• Textile Society of Canada

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject (from any category) for which EAC150 is a pre-requisite.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

Toronto

Ontario

U.S.

Curriculum

* WORK STUDY (WST400) Students are required to work a total of 150 hours in the field in order to gain exposure to key functions in the fashion retail industry. They may begin accumulating these hours once semester one has been completed.
** Offered in semesters 3 and 4.

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