Campus
Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential
Ontario College Diploma

About the Program

Are you excited about fashion and have a great sense for business? Do you want to study in an engaging learning environment, connecting with supportive and experienced faculty?

In this program, you will gain the specialized job skills that the fashion industry demands. As a graduate, you will be ready to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in buying, wholesale selling, marketing, visual merchandising, retail operations and more.

You will also gain a solid foundation in business and fashion studies through engaging teaching practices delivered by experienced professionals. The Boutique — our fashion retail lab — provides a unique experience for you to apply knowledge gained across many courses in the real-world context of a multi-channel retail operation.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • forecast fashion trends
  • build winning marketing tactics
  • foster sustainable practices
  • gain confidence in using math for decision making
  • develop creativity in visual communication
  • strengthen ability to work in a team
  • operate a profitable omni channel retail business

Program Availability

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • merchandise assistant
  • showroom co-ordinator
  • assistant buyer
  • retail store manager
  • brand representative
  • visual merchandiser
  • client adviser
  • entrepreneur

Affiliations/Associations

Canadian Apparel Federation
Textile Museum of Canada
Perclers Paris
Fashion Takes Action

Seneca Fashion Resource Centre

The Seneca Fashion Resource Centre is a unique academic research collection and experiential learning tool that showcases how fashion has been designed, made, purchased and worn by people living in Canada. With over 15,000 items, it showcases fashion history by highlighting historical artifacts, Canadian designers, Indigenous craft, international luxury brands and examples of fashion design traditions from around the world.

Sustainability

Sustainability

Our School of Fashion is committed to promoting and advocating sustainable development. As a member of Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Canada, we integrate sustainable practices into our teaching and initiatives.

Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity

Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity

As a student in this program you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement. Gain a global perspective and develop new skills for personal, professional, and academic growth – at Seneca or abroad.

Student Works and Experiences

The Boutique at Seneca is a one-of-a-kind fashion retail learning lab for students in Seneca’s Fashion Business and Fashion Business Management Programs in the School of Fashion.

Explore our photo gallery to see the latest creations from our Fashion Business students.

Highlights from Fashion Business on Flickr

What Our Graduates Say

360° Virtual Tours

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