DIPLOMA IN FASHION BUSINESS

MQA/FA9545 | KPT/N/340/4/0750 (02/2028)
Awarded by Raffles College of Higher Education, Kuala Lumpur

Intakes: January / May / September
Duration: 2 years 4 months, Full-time

Course Fees:
RM 47,000 (International)

MALAYSIA

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
SPM / IGCSE / GCE O-Levels: 3 Credits; or
Senior Middle 3 (UEC): Grades BBB; or
International High School Equivalent

International

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
IGCSE / GCE O-Levels: 3 Credits; or
International High School Equivalent

ENGLISH COMPETENCY
IELTS 5.0
Other Equivalent English Competency

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COURSE OVERVIEW

The Diploma in Fashion Business is specifically tailored to today’s fashion industry, equipping students with relevant business skills and creative elements to succeed in the fast moving fashion industry.

The program allows students to explore their potential in the fashion industry and experience how the industry works, investigating areas such as fashion buying, brand marketing and promotion, lifestyle and trend prediction. At the end of this programme, students will be able to:

  • Acquire and apply knowledge of fashion business to fashion industry.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive technical expertise in fashion business.
  • Identify, formulate and provide creative, innovative and effective solution to fashion business problems.
  • Communicate effectively both in written and spoken form with peers, other professionals and community.
  • Function individually or in teams, effectively, with a capability to be a leader.
  • Understand and commit professionally, ethically and with humane responsibility, in line with the fashion industry code of conduct.
  • Recognize the need for and to engage in life-long learning and professional development.
  • Self-motivate and enhance entrepreneurship skills for career development.
  • Realize and demonstrate effective leadership responsibility.

COURSE MODULE

  • Colour Theory for Fashion
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Academic Reading and Writing
  • Contemporary Fashion, Styles and Trends
  • Management Essential
  • Textile
  • Market Research
  • Introduction to Retail Management
  • Introduction to Brand Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Garment and Composition
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Business Communication
  • Digital Strategies
  • Supply Chain and Inventory Management
  • Principals of Economic
  • Human Resource Management
  • Retail Buying
  • Fashion Promotion
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Internship
  • Retail and Merchandising
  • Fashion Business Project

MPU (Compulsory General Studies Modules)

  • U1: Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)
  • U1: Philosophy and Current Issues
  • U2: Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Malaysian without Credit in Bahasa Melayu)
  • U2: Entrepreneurship
  • U3: Moral Issues in Malaysian Society
  • U4: Co-curricular

INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS

We produce graduates who are well respected and successful in their creative careers. All our students leave as young professionals, ready for industry and the workforce. You can expect a vibrant and dynamic nurturing learning experience that will see your transformation into a world-class professional.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A diploma in fashion business can fetch a variety of career opportunities. They can be employed both in the retail and manufacturing sectors of the fashion and textile industry. One can work as a fashion brand manager, marketer, buyer, merchandising manager, product manager, business development manager and retail manager.

  • Fashion Merchandiser
  • Fashion Marketer
  • Fashion Buyer
  • Retail Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Digital Marketer
  • Event Manager

FURTHER STUDY PATHWAY

Students who are enrolled in Raffles benefit from a quality education with a well-rounded hands-on experience relevant to the industry. This enables them to improve their career opportunities.

Studying in a multi-national environment enables our students to expand their personal network, be exposed to international perspectives, and greatly enhance career opportunities beyond their home country.

RAFFLES SINGAPORE
BA (Hons) International Fashion Business (Top-Up) – Awarded by Coventry University, United Kingdom.

The BA (Hons) International Fashion Business course is designed to offer an opportunity to study international fashion business in a creative environment to students with a range of ambitions and interests in fashion who do not, however, aspire to be fashion designers. Students will reflect on global and regional trends in their work and will develop a style that reflects the Asian market, but also allows true global employability.

Course Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Bridging Modules
Fashion Coordination and Promotion
Fashion Journalism
Sensorial Marketing
Core Modules
Future Fashion Innovators
Final Major Project
FutureProof: Personal Development Planning
Elective (Choose 1)
Design Promotion
Global Experience in Art and Design
How to Set Up a Freelance Business

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