Fashion Management Program (F102)
Program Description
Leadership Claims
The Fashion Management program is the only academic program in Canada endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA).
Program Overview
The Fashion Management two-year diploma program offers a comprehensive and hands-on approach to learning about the fashion industry. By gaining knowledge in marketing, merchandising, textiles, manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics, students will develop the skills needed to succeed in the apparel industry. The opportunity to manage an on-campus retail store and participate in a field education experience will provide valuable real-world experience. Join us at the School of Fashion and Jewellery, where you will experience a diverse, hands-on learning environment, including many engaging extracurricular opportunities.
Full Description
The Fashion Management, two-year diploma program, prepares you with the essential knowledge and skills required to meet the core business needs of today's Canadian fashion industry. This program is designed to meet the demands of the current market, incorporating sustainability and technological advancements with an emphasis on marketing, merchandising and manufacturing.
You will investigate the full product life cycle, from conception to retail, learning about development, sourcing, quality assurance, logistics and effective marketing. Students will collaborate to develop buying, merchandising and marketing plans. As the capstone project, you will develop and manage a retail store.
The Fashion Management program is the only academic program in Canada endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) as an affiliate school. This means you will benefit from an up-to-date curriculum, industry connections and industry research materials exclusively available to members.
The structure of this program gives you flexibility in your career choice. Your field education experience can be in fashion buying, production, distribution, retailing, wholesale or a related marketing area. You'll also network with potential employers at our FashionWorks industry event.
Note: January intake students will continue their studies over the summer (May to August), enabling them to graduate in a sixteen-month period. January intake students complete semester 2 from May to August, along with their field education hours and continue into semester 3 in September of the same academic year.
Program Requirements
All classes are in-person. However, this program requires you to have access to a personal laptop or desktop computer and reliable Internet access to maximize your learning experience.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Graduates with a minimum 2.7 GPA may be eligible for admission to George Brown postgraduate programs, including International Fashion Management (F412).
Students who successfully complete this program with an established minimum grade may be eligible for articulation to other programs or for course exemptions at other institutions in Canada, internationally and at a number of universities in the United States whose apparel programs are recognized and endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). The Fashion Management program is the only fashion program in Canada endorsed by the AAFA.
For further information, see Transfer Guide.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM 2000 | Communicating Across Contexts* |
| FASH 1008 | Visual Merchandising |
| FASH 1036 | Basic Accounting Principles |
| FASH 1082 | World of Fashion |
| FASH 1083 | Introduction to Sewing and Drafting |
| FASH 1107 | Fabric Science: Textiles |
| STS 1044 | Strategies for Student Success |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMP 1174 | Adobe Illustrator |
| FASH 1031 | Fabric Analysis |
| FASH 1045 | Field Education Experience** |
| FASH 1145 | Retail Excellence |
| FASH 2003 | Fashion Merchandising and Buying |
| FASH 2004 | Apparel Marketing |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FASH 1052 | Apparel Manufacturing |
| FASH 1068 | Apparel Buying Simulation |
| FASH 2008 | Apparel Marketing – Advanced |
| FASH 2073 | Sales Management |
| BUS 1008 | Business Lab – College Creations |
| OR | |
| FASH 1139 | Fundamentals of Logistics |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| Choose one Program related elective from the list below | |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FASH 1066 | Apparel Sourcing |
| FASH 2007 | Product Development and Costing |
| MGMT 2009 | Fundamentals of Management |
| QC 1003 | Quality Assurance and Applications |
| BUS 1008 | Business Lab – College Creations |
| OR | |
| FASH 1139 | Fundamentals of Logistics |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| Choose one Program related elective from the list below | |
*Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM 2000. COMM 1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course. Please visit Assessment Centre for more information.
**For September start students, Field Education Experience is May to August. For January-start students, Field Education Experience, while in full-time classes, is July to December.
Electives
Program elective choices vary from semester to semester. These are examples of some of the program elective courses that may be offered:
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FASH 1033 | Technical Illustration |
| FASH 1086 | Adobe Photoshop for Fashion |
| FASH 1089 | Social Media for Fashion Marketing |
| FASH 1137 | Build a Design Studio |
| FASH 1187 | Colour and Trend Forecasting |
| FASH 2048 | Textile Laboratory |
| FASH 2050 | Draping |
| FASH 2054 | Portfolio Development |
| FASH 2055 | Fashion Show Production |
| FASH 2076 | Fashion Project and Event Planning |
| FASH 2082 | Fashion Journalism – An Introduction |
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify textile materials, assess their suitability and compatibility and select for end use.
- Use basic accounting concepts and financial analysis in order to interpret reports and make business decisions.
- Make optimal sourcing decisions based on research and analysis of domestic and global sources.
- Use merchandising concepts and retail math to develop merchandise, assortment and buying plans.
- Communicate visually by using appropriate tools and practices to create product development packages, sales materials and merchandising displays.
- Apply the principles of logistics and supply chain management to operate a successful fashion business.
- Use effective interpersonal and team skills to enhance leadership, management and sales expertise in a fashion business environment.
- Evaluate product by applying the principles of quality control to meet appropriate standards.
- Explain the organization and operation of the Canadian fashion industry, its role within the global economy and identify the forces that affect it.
- Distinguish the processes and systems used in garment manufacturing to make production decisions.
- Apply the product development process by preparing visual materials, technical specifications and cost analysis for a product(s) aimed at a specific target market.
- Develop, communicate and apply a marketing plan by combining marketing research, strategies and tactics.
- Analyze ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability principles to develop best practices in the fashion industry.
- Develop professional goals through industry exposure with an emphasis on lifelong learning and personal growth.
Fashion Management Information Session
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
+ Books and additional supplies are not included in tuition fees and must be purchased by the student separately.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
Basic computer literacy and skill level in Word and Excel are recommended.
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.
Please note: Students who start the program in January (Winter term) will be required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August)
George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Please note: Students who start the program in January (winter term) are required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Fashion and Jewellery
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4840
Email: fashionandjewellery@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered out of our School of Fashion and Jewellery and classes take place at our Casa Loma Campus, located at 160 Kendal Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
On-campus Open House sessions are held on a regular basis. Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up for an info session.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up for a campus tour today! You can also check out our virtual tour.
Fashion Management Program (F102)
Program Description
Leadership Claims
The Fashion Management program is the only academic program curriculum in Canada endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA).
Program Overview
The Fashion Management two-year diploma program will show you how to apply marketing and merchandising strategies to maximize product success in the market. You'll gain a deep understanding of textiles, manufacturing processes, and supply chain dynamics. You'll also develop expertise in managing the value, costing, and quality of apparel. Plus, industry knowledge will be at your fingertips through field education experience, alongside the unique opportunity to manage an on-campus retail store. Join us in the School of Fashion and Jewellery, where you'll experience a diverse, hands-on learning environment, including many engaging extracurricular activities.
Full Description
The Fashion Management two-year diploma program prepares you with the essential knowledge and skills required to meet the core business needs of today's Canadian fashion industry. This program is designed to meet the demands of the current Canadian market, with its emphasis on product development, niche markets, and omni-channel retail.
You'll delve into the full product lifecycle, from conception to retail, learning about development, sourcing, and effective marketing. As you test and problem-solve for quality assurance, you'll develop buying, merchandising, and marketing plans. Exploring logistics processes, you'll collaborate within a team to manage a retail store.
The Fashion Management program is the only academic program curriculum in Canada identified by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) as an affiliate school. This means you'll benefit from an up-to-date curriculum, connections with the industry, and access to industry research materials exclusively available to members.
The structure of this program gives you flexibility in your choice of a career path. Your field education experience can be in fashion buying, production, distribution, retailing, wholesale, or a related marketing area. You'll also get to network with potential employers at our FashionWorks industry event.
Note: Students starting in January will have an alternate order of courses, and will not graduate until their field education component has been completed. January intake students will complete semester two from May to August, and continue into semester three in September of the same academic year.
Program Requirements
This program requires you to have access to a personal laptop or desktop computer, and reliable Internet access for synchronous classes.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Graduates with a minimum 2.7 GPA may be eligible for admission to George Brown postgraduate programs, including International Fashion Management (F412).
Students who successfully complete this program with an established minimum grade may be eligible for articulation to other programs or for course exemptions at other institutions in Canada, internationally and at a number of universities in the United States whose apparel programs are recognized and endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). The Fashion Management program is the only fashion program in Canada endorsed by the AAFA.
For further information, see Transfer Guide.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
Printable Curriculum Planner 2024-2025
SEMESTER 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FASH 1008 | Visual Merchandising |
| FASH 1082 | World of Fashion |
| FASH1083 | Introduction to Sewing and Drafting |
| FASH 1107 | Fabric Science: Textiles |
| FASH 1036 | Basic Accounting Principles |
| STS 1044 | Strategies for Student Success |
| COMM 2000 | Communicating Across Contexts** |
SEMESTER 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FASH 1031 | Fabric Analysis |
| FASH 1045 | Field Education Experience* |
| FASH1145 | Retail Excellence |
| FASH 2003 | Fashion Merchandising and Buying |
| FASH 2004 | Apparel Marketing |
| COMP 1174 | Adobe Illustrator |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
*For September start, Field Education Experience is May to August. For January start, Field Education Experience is July to December.
SEMESTER 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FASH 1052 | Apparel Manufacturing |
| FASH 1068 | Apparel Buying Simulation |
| FASH 2008 | Apparel Marketing – Advanced |
| FASH 2073 | Sales Management |
| FASH | Program Elective (choose one) |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| BUS 1008 | Business Lab – College Creations |
| or | |
| FASH1139 | Fundamentals of Logistics |
SEMESTER 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FASH 1066 | Apparel Sourcing |
| FASH 2007 | Product Development and Costing |
| MGMT 2009 | Fundamentals of Management |
| QC 1003 | Quality Assurance and Applications |
| FASH | Program Elective (choose one)† |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| BUS 1008 | Business Lab – College Creations |
| or | |
| FASH 1139 | Fundamentals of Logistics |
**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 (Introduction to College Communication) before progressing to COMM 2000. COMM 1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course. Please visit Assessment Centre for more information.
Electives
†Program elective choices vary from semester to semester. These are examples of some of the program elective courses that may be offered:
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FASH1033 | Technical Illustration |
| FASH2082 | Fashion Journalism – An Introduction |
| FASH2054 | Portfolio Development |
| FASH1086 | Adobe Photoshop for Fashion |
| FASH1089 | Social Media for Fashion Marketing |
| FASH1137 | Build a Design Studio |
| FASH2048 | Textile Laboratory |
| FASH2050 | Draping |
| FASH2054 | Portfolio Development |
| FASH2055 | Fashion Show Production |
| FASH2076 | Fashion Project and Event Planning |
| FASH1187 | Colour and Trend Forecasting |
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify textile materials, assess their suitability and compatibility and select for end use.
- Use basic accounting concepts and financial analysis in order to interpret reports and make business decisions.
- Make optimal sourcing decisions based on research and analysis of domestic and global sources.
- Use merchandising concepts and retail math to develop merchandise, assortment and buying plans.
- Communicate visually by using appropriate tools and practices to create product development packages, sales materials and merchandising displays.
- Apply the principles of logistics and supply chain management to operate a successful fashion business.
- Use effective interpersonal and team skills to enhance leadership, management and sales expertise in a fashion business environment.
- Evaluate product by applying the principles of quality control to meet appropriate standards.
- Explain the organization and operation of the Canadian fashion industry, its role within the global economy and identify the forces that affect it.
- Distinguish the processes and systems used in garment manufacturing to make production decisions.
- Apply the product development process by preparing visual materials, technical specifications and cost analysis for a product(s) aimed at a specific target market.
- Develop, communicate and apply a marketing plan by combining marketing research, strategies and tactics.
- Analyze ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability principles to develop best practices in the fashion industry.
- Develop professional goals through industry exposure with an emphasis on lifelong learning and personal growth.
Fashion Management Information Session
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
+ Books and additional supplies are not included in tuition fees and must be purchased by the student separately.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
Basic computer literacy and skill level in Word and Excel are recommended.
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.
Please note: Students who start the program in January (Winter term) will be required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August)
George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Please note: Students who start the program in January (winter term) are required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August).
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Fashion and Jewellery
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4840
Email: fashionandjewellery@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered out of our School of Fashion and Jewellery and classes take place at our Casa Loma Campus, located at 160 Kendal Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
On-campus information sessions are held on a regular basis. Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up for an info session.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up for a campus tour today! You can also check out our virtual tour.
