The fashion industry is rapidly evolving: technological developments, global influences and shifts in consumer behaviour mean that there has never been a more exciting time to study Fashion Business.

 

You will study fashion business models and strategies, marketing, buying, data analytics, with digital transformation, sustainability and responsible business practice being overarching principles.

 

With access our award-winning facilities, you are able to experience a ‘hands on’ approach to learning about fashion product through our textile labs. This makes our Fashion Business a unique course that also offers an option to transfer to the Fashion Buying with Marketing or Merchandising course after the first year. Expert subject staff are on hand to guide students in their progression through a strong tutoring system and network of opportunity.

• Connect with external Associations and trade organisations such as Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) and Association for Fashion Business Employability (AFBE) to grow your skills and confidence and your network.
• Engage with industry partners to learn exciting insights that could inspire you, feed into your work, and connect you with your future role.
• Learn fashion finance – the budgets, trading forecasts, effective sales analysis and planning.
• Develop industry-recognised merchandising expertise through an understanding of range building, sales forecasting, critical path management and presentation skills.