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Bachelor of Fashion Merchandising
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 02411J
Enter the fast-paced, exciting world of fashion retail with our fashion merchandising course. You'll develop skills and knowledge focusing on the fashion business and a broad range of opportunities and career paths including that of a fashion buyer, stylist, fashion blogger, event manager, product developer, visual merchandiser, fashion publicist and marketer.If you're creative, business minded and enjoy using digital media and technology, this course will inspire you to pursue your ultimate fashion retail career.Develop your skills as a buyer by studying trend research and analysis, understand how to forecast trends, create fashion ranges and use computer-aided design programs to create your own fashion range and undertake promotional planning in a virtual retail storeGain insights into digital merchandising and get an understanding of marketing with a focus on current and emerging technologies that are relevant to the constantly changing retail landscape in Australia and the global supply chainBenefit from completing an internship in a high-profile fashion company where you'll gain a well rounded understanding of day-to-day operations and roles. Examples of internships undertaken include with MYER, Cotton On, Kmart and Designworks Experience a supportive learning environment where teachers have industry experience and mentor students on all projectsComplete a capstone industry project in third year in collaboration with a fashion retail company where you research, plan and develop a comprehensive merchandising solutionDevelop a portfolio of works to show potential employersGain experience in event management and the running of the end-of-year Fashion Parade, which includes students, parents, teachers industry and VIPs Like Box Hill Institute - Fashion on FacebookFollow Box Hill Institute - Fashion on Instagram Enter the fast-paced, exciting world of retail fashion with the Bachelor of Fashion Merchandising at Box Hill Institute. You'll develop skills relevant to a range of career roles, such as a fashion buyer, stylist, fashion blogger, event manager, product developer, visual merchandiser, and fashion publicist and marketer. Gain insights into digital merchandising and marketing, with a focus on current and emerging technologies relevant to the Australia fashion landscape and global supply chain. You'll also complete an internship and capstone industry project in collaboration with a fashion retail company.
Designed for
Applicants with higher education studyApplicants with higher education are those who have completed some or all of a higher education course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. This includes study undertaken by applicants at either non-university higher education providers or university some time ago or recently, such as applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute.Applicants with higher education study will be required to attend an interview. Applicants may receive subject credit on the basis of higher education studies.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course, and are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) studyApplicants with VET study are those who have completed some or all of a VET course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider and applicants who have other qualifications such as Year 10 or a Year 12 secondary school certificate.Applicants with VET study will be required to attend an interview. Applicants may receive subject credit on the basis of diploma studies.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course, and are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.Applicants with work and life experienceApplicants with work and life experience have left secondary education more than 2 years ago (i.e. applicants who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.‘Experience’ could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature-age entry, professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped them prepare for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.Applicants with work and life experience will be required to attend an interview.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course, and are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.Applicants with recent secondary educationApplicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is based primarily on completion of Year 12 undertaken at school, TAFE or other VET or higher education provider (this includes both Australian or overseas equivalent) that was completed (or will be) in the current year or within the previous 2 years.Year 12 Applicants must have successfully completed VCE (or equivalent) with a study score of at least 20 in English.Applicants with recent secondary education will be required to attend an interview.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course, and are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.
Structure
You are required to complete a total of 24 core subjects to graduate.
Subjects
- communications 102
- presentation and marketing 104
- consumer behaviour 106
- business planning & finance
- managing production flow 206
- special event management and marketing
- social media marketing 108
- aesthetics and design of websites 204
- web design and application 208
- styling and content creation
- fashion merchandising project 1 304
- fashion merchandising project 2 308
- design principles 101
- textiles and garment construction 105
- fashion range design 201
- fashion range development 205
- workplace internship 1 301
- workplace internship 2 305
- entrepreneurship and innovation 302
- fashion futures 303
- the global market 306
- fashion theory, history and culture 103
- retail buying 107
- merchandising maths 203
- visual merchandising 207
- supply chain management 307
Standard entry requirements
VTAC application and direct entry availableApplicants completing secondary education (Year 12) or equivalent must: Complete a VTAC application Book an interviewAll other applicants must: Book an interviewRecognition of Prior Learning is available.. International students please apply through:an authorised representative in your countrya Box Hill Institute booth at an education exhibitionor direct to Box Hill InstituteSee how to apply or contact the international office for more information.
Recognition
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes. Our Bachelor of Fashion Merchandising course can prepare you for further postgraduate study, such as a Master of Marketing.If you have completed an Advanced Diploma of Fashion or Associate Degree, you are eligible for up to 66%% credit (2 years).
Study pathways
After successful completion, employment opportunities you may consider include:fashion buyermerchandiservisual merchandiserproduct developerretail managermarketing assistantstylistself-employed as a fashion boutique or online retailer
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