Imagine travelling the world to discover the next big thing in fashion and textiles. Imagine developing looks and trends to suit the market's culture and taste. This program is the perfect blend of creativity and business. Its international focus helps you pursue a global career in buying, product development, fashion marketing, retail management, retail planning and allocation. You will learn how to develop, analyse and implement product and brand strategies; explore buying and merchandising practices; and plan and execute successful retail strategies. You will bring fashion from around the globe to the local retail outlet. A major highlight of this program is working in teams on industry-based projects such as the Young Essentials Project (YEP) with some of the biggest names in fashion, including Sportsgirl, Country Road, Myer and Bardot Fashion Australia. Throughout these projects you will work with and be mentored by fashion industry professionals. If you are both creative and business minded, enjoy fashion and thrive on challenges, this program will help you develop your potential and achieve your goals.

Fashion merchandisers influence retail businesses’ purchasing, advertising and financial decisions. As a fashion merchandiser you will: attend trade and fashion shows to scout the latest trends analyse the market to forecast the latest trends create a shopping environment that is dynamic, that increases sales and sells the company brand and image. Your goal is to get fashion from the designer to the consumer. Your understanding of and connection to the end consumer helps dictate the direction of design, product development, promotion and delivery. Careers Graduates of this program are currently employed by major companies including Hugo Boss, French Connection, Calvin Klein, David Jones, Myer, Country Road, Sussan, Jockey Australia, Mitch Dowd, Kmart, Sportsgirl, Diana Ferrari, Target, Just Jeans, Jag and Spotlight. You may find employment as a: product developer assistant buyer sales representative range coordinator store manager service assistant visual merchandiser marketer design assistant quality assurance officer production assistant. Graduates of this program have also developed their own fashion labels and boutique businesses. Professional recognition and accreditation This program is recognised and supported by the Australian Light Manufacturing and Training Advisory Board (ALMATAB).