Are you passionate about fashion and interested in exploring the business side of the industry? The Fashion Business program offers a dynamic learning environment where you can develop the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this fast-paced field.
In this program, you will gain the specialized job skills and expertise that today’s fashion industry demands. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to pursue a variety of career opportunities in areas such as buying, wholesale, marketing, visual merchandising and retail operations.
You will build a strong foundation in both business and fashion studies, guided by experienced faculty who bring real-world insights into the classroom. A key feature of the program is The Boutique, Seneca’s on-campus fashion retail lab, where you will apply your learning in a practical, multi-channel retail setting. You will also benefit from experiential learning opportunities that take you beyond the classroom. These include guest presentations from industry professionals, visits to factories and corporate offices, and hands-on retail experience focused on customer service and store operations.
Ontario College Diploma
4 Semesters (2 Years)
September
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
Through the Fashion Business program, you will build a diverse and industry-relevant skill set, including the ability to:
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
Our School of Fashion is committed to promoting and advocating sustainable development. As a member of Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Canada, we integrate sustainable practices into our teaching and initiatives.
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| COM101 | Communicating Across Contexts | 3 |
| or COM111 | Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) | |
| FAB101 | Fashion and Trends | 3 |
| FBF100 | Business of Fashion | 3 |
| FEX100 | Fashion Experiences | 3 |
| RBC152 | Business Communications I | 3 |
| RRM153 | Omni Channel Retail Management | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AMA411 | Applied Marketing I | 4 |
| FDC300 | Foundations in eCommerce and Digital Marketing | 3 |
| FSH200 | Evolution of Fashion | 3 |
| RBC261 | Business Communications II | 3 |
| RCS255 | Exceptional Customer Experience | 3 |
| REM200 | Retail Mathematics | 3 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| FAB421 | Fashion Styling and Merchandising | 3 |
| FTX300 | Textile Fundamentals | 3 |
| RMC300 | Fashion Marketing Communications | 4 |
| RSO354 | Omni Channel Retail Operations | 4 |
| RSO364 | Boutique Work Experience | 3 |
| RSO454 | Applied Omni Channel Retail Operations | 3 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CAM400 | Career Management | 3 |
| FCA454 | Fashion and CAD | 3 |
| FPD451 | Product Development for a Circular Economy | 3 |
| FTX400 | Textiles for Sustainable Fashion | 3 |
| RFB353 | Fashion Buying | 4 |
| plus: General Education Course (1) | 3 | |
Completion of an Experiential Learning Activity is required.
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may satisfy the English and/or mathematics requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.
International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.
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