Overview

The Associate Degree in Fashion and Textile Merchandising has been designed to help you develop the high-level business acumen and creative thinking required to succeed within the fast-paced fashion industry.

In this intensive, industry-led associate degree, you will learn to research, analyse, interpret and transmit solutions to unpredictable and complex problems in the fashion and textiles industries. Building skills in teamwork, autonomy and work-readiness, you will connect theory and practice with hands-on projects in marketing, product ranging, distribution, product development, and more.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to develop, analyse and launch successful strategies for products, brands and retail, and navigate buying and merchandising practices to find your place in this global and competitive industry.

Why study fashion and textile merchandising at RMIT?

Led by industry

Study at the forefront of the industry with material focused on actual issues and problems facing the fashion sector.

Strong network connections

Work alongside major Australian retailers and industry players, gaining insights and feedback from the best.

World-class facilities

Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities at our Brunswick campus, enabling the best outcomes for face-to-face learning

Career

As a fashion and textiles merchandiser, you bring fashion from the designer to the consumer. Your understanding the consumer helps guide design, product development, promotion and distribution.

The global focus of this course allows you to set your sights on an international career that spans roles such as:

• product developer
• trend forecaster
• merchandise planner or allocator
• range coordinator
• design assistant
• production assistant
• digital marketing specialist
• buying assistant
• stock manager
• buying administrator, or
• online merchandiser.

Graduates of this course have been employed by companies including Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, French Connection, Calvin Klein, Sussan, Rodd and Gunn, Jockey Australia, Mitch Dowd, Kmart, Sportsgirl, Cotton On, Diana Ferrari, Just Jeans, Jag, Spotlight, and LOFFT Fashion Agency.

Some graduates have also developed their own fashion labels and boutique businesses.