Diploma of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)

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Fashion and Global Brand Management

Stand-alone Diploma or a pathway to a bachelor's degree at ICMS

Stand-alone Diploma qualification

or your pathway to a Bachelor degree at ICMS

The Diploma of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management) is designed to equip students with business skills, combined with an introduction into the exciting, trillion-dollar fashion industry. 

This qualification will equip you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge for a successful career in fashion and retail management. You will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of business – and have the practical skills for an immediate contribution to the specialised area of fashion.

Aimed at meeting the growing demand for qualified entry-level graduates within the Australian fashion and retail sector, the Diploma of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management) produces professionals who are confident, competent and capable of taking their place in a competitive global environment. 

The Diploma of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management) offers you a stand-alone diploma qualification through the Aspire Institute or, should you wish to further your studies, you could choose to use your diploma qualification as a pathway into the second year of a Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management) at the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS).

Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Business you will receive advanced standing for subjects which are part of a bachelor degree at ICMS.

All Aspire diploma students are part of the greater ICMS student community, with lectures held at our Northern Beaches Campus or at our new City Campus, subject to availability. Aspire students receive dedicated academic support, including study skills.

What You Will Learn

  • Develop technical and theoretical business knowledge and concepts with some depth
  • Develop basic academic and applied research skills in a fashion and global brand management project brief
  • Identify appropriate sources of data for problem solving in a fashion and global brand management context
  • Explain the importance of ethical and sustainable business practices in a global context
  • Describe solutions to routine fashion and global brand management business situations
  • Name specialist fashion and global brand management business technology
  • Present project findings in both written and personal presentation forms to diverse audiences in business contexts
  • Apply technical business knowledge to a range of fashion and global brand management contexts
  • Use business management principles and motivational factors to diverse individuals and teams
  • Appraise performance of self and others in business environments

Career Opportunities

The Diploma of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management) positions graduates for roles such as: Fashion Brand Coordinator, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Marketing Assistant, Assistant Planner Fashion, Digital Coordinator, Assistant Retail Manager or Assistant Stylist.

Quick Facts

Course NameDiploma of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)Diploma of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)
Pathway OptionsInternational College of Management, Sydney (ICMS)International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS)
CRICOS Code106409E106409E
UAC Code530519
530518
Accreditation StatusActiveActive
AQF Level55
CampusNorthern Beaches Campus, Manly*
(core business subjects may be offered in the City Campus, subject to availability.)
Online*
(core business subjects may be offered in the City Campus, subject to availability.)
Duration1 Year (or part time equivalent)1 Year (or part time equivalent)
FEE-HelpYES Domestic studentsYES Domestic students
Study Modeon campus | online*on campus | online*
StartMain Intakes: February, May, August
Mid-Term Intakes: March, June, October & December
Main Intakes: February, May, August
Mid-Term Intakes: March, June, October & December
Annual Indicative Student Enrolments4 Diploma students + 84 ICMS Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management) students in 20224 Diploma students + 84 ICMS Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management) students in 2022
Entry RequirementsDomestic Students

International Students

Domestic Students

International Students

Pathway optionsInternational College of Management Sydney (ICMS)International College of Management Sydney (ICMS)

* In accordance with the Australian Government ESOS National Code international students on a student visa can only undertake 33% of their total enrolment load online and must be enrolled in at least one (1) on-campus subject in each compulsory study period. Learn more

Course Structure

TermSubject TypeSubject CodeSubject Name
T1COREBUS101APathway to Success
COREACC101AFinancial and Commercial Literacy
SPECIALISATIONFBM101AIntroduction to the Fashion and Retail Industry
COREMGT102AGlobal Citizenship
T2CORESTA101AData Informed Decision Making
COREMKT101AMarketing
COREMGT101AManagement Solutions for a Changing World
SPECIALISATIONFBM102AStyling and Creative Direction

Sample subjects

Introduction to the Fashion and Retail Industry (FBM101A)

Retailing is the process of selling merchandise to consumers that offer value and engagement through a successful exchange of goods and services.

The retail industry has transformed and evolved over the last several decades, spearheaded through technological development. This encompasses traditional bricks and mortar stores, e-commerce and online retailers.

The fashion retail industry shapes and influences what we wear, what we look like and how we live, with its increasingly sophisticated consumer demanding more. Fashion retailing activities need strategic planning, and analytical methodology viewed from several perspectives; the consumer, the competition, the category and the retail company. Across these four perspectives, we examine the functions of retailing, consumer buying behaviour, external influences affecting retail operations as well as the key thinking needed to be a successful player in the industry.

The aim of this subject is to provide students with an overview of the nature and scope of fashion retailing. Topics covered include; types of retailers, fashion categories, operations and management, retail pricing, inventory, corporate social responsibility (CSR), along with the elements required to develop and maintain fashion retail operations that are critical in this constantly evolving environment.

Styling and Creative Direction (FBM102A)

Having a clear creative message is a vital requirement for any fashion retailer or brand. Delivering products that reflect the brand image that is well loved by consumers, requires buyers and stylists to demonstrate an understanding of not just the latest trends, but insight into the needs and wants of their customers’ buying behaviour and lifestyles.  Knowledge of how customers work, eat and live in your range, along with effective styling techniques delivers to a consumer’s lifestyle, drives intrigue and leads to the eventual purchase of products.

The aim of this subject is to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of working in the fashion and trend focused retail environment including clothing and accessories. This subject examines creative development including fashion stories and range plans. Topics covered include creative and brand direction, case studies of style icons, personal and commercial styling techniques, fashion history, trend forecasting, merchandising and visual storytelling.

This Diploma leads to the following Bachelor’s Degree

International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS)
International College of Management Sydney
Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)
CRICOS: 106411M