You must have successfully completed:
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a minimum of 65% average or a grade point average of 2.5 (out of 4.0)
OR
an Australian four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any disciplinewith a minimum of 65% average or a grade point average of 2.5 (out of 4.0).
You may also be considered if you have completed a minimum of 5 years' fashion industry experience.
If you have a GPA lower than 2.50 you may still apply but selection will be merit based and assessed on your experience, a one page personal statement and an interview.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
The Master of Fashion (Entrepreneurship) is an internationally-recognised course designed to provide you with specialist skills, knowledge, and confidence to be a leader in the global fashion industry.
Whether you want to create a fashion enterprise or work within the global marketplace, this master’s degree offers you the opportunity to hone your skills and amplify your passion for this global industry.
Growing up, I was always creative. I enjoyed painting, making cards and altering my clothes. I completed a Bachelor of Fashion, worked for a year then decided I wanted to do a Masters. I researched my options on the Business of Fashion website and RMIT was one of the top universities."
- Meher Dang, Master of Fashion Entrepreneurship at RMIT
Entrepreneurs provide leadership while continuously questioning the status quo to create added value. This course will advance your skills as an independent and motivated thinker to recognise opportunities, take calculated risks, and to be resourceful, passionate and understand your role within a dynamic environment.
As entrepreneurs learn by doing, the Master of Fashion (Entrepreneurship) encourages you to take charge of your learning through industry engagement projects. Such projects develop business and entrepreneurial acumen while embedding practical and theoretical of the fashion system.
Upon graduation, you will have advanced knowledge and skills suited to a variety of careers within the global fashion industry. This course also offers a pathway to further learning, which may include DR213 PhD (Fashion and Textiles).
CRICOS Code: 079302M
Program Structure
To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester.
Year One of Program
Option 1-For students who do not have a Fashion and/or Textiles Degree: Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title
Fashion Entrepreneurship
Fibre to Fabric Essentials
Fabric to Fashion Essentials
Fabric to Fashion Innovation Studio
OR{Option 2 - For students who have completed a Fashion and/or Textiles Degree: Semester One - Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
Course Title
Fashion Entrepreneurship
Fabric to Fashion Innovation Studio
ANDComplete Two (2) of the following program option courses:
Course Title
Fashion Forecasting and Analytics
E-Commerce for Fashion
Luxury Fashion Business Management
Digital Communication for Fashion
Fashion Retail Management Strategies
Fashion Business Management
Semester Two
Semester Two - Complete the following Two (2) Core Courses:
Course Title
Research Strategies for Fashion Ventures
Marketing for Fashion Entrepreneurs
ANDSelect and Complete Two (2) Courses from the program options list below:
Course Title
Fashion Business Management
Fashion Forecasting and Analytics
Advanced Textile Materials and New Technologies
Fashion Buying and Merchandise Management
E-Commerce for Fashion
Luxury Fashion Business Management
Digital Communication for Fashion
Fashion Retail Management Strategies
Fashion Brand Management
Global Fashion Enterprise
Global Fashion Supply Chains
Year Two of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Two (2) Core Courses:
Course Title
Ethical and Sustainable Practices for Fashion and Textiles
International Entrepreneurship in Fashion and Textiles
ANDSelect and Complete Two (2) Courses from the program options list below:
Course Title
Fashion Business Management
Fashion Forecasting and Analytics
Advanced Textile Materials and New Technologies
Fashion Buying and Merchandise Management
E-Commerce for Fashion
Luxury Fashion Business Management
Digital Communication for Fashion
Fashion Retail Management Strategies
Fashion Brand Management
Global Fashion Enterprise
Global Fashion Supply Chains
ANDSemester Two - Complete the following Core Course:
Course Title
Fashion Venture Creation
ANDSelect and Complete Thirty Six (36) Credit Points from the program options list below:
Course Title
Fashion Business Management
Fashion Forecasting and Analytics
Advanced Textile Materials and New Technologies
Fashion Buying and Merchandise Management
E-Commerce for Fashion
Luxury Fashion Business Management
Digital Communication for Fashion
Fashion Retail Management Strategies
Fashion Brand Management
Global Fashion Enterprise
Global Fashion Supply Chains
Fashion Entrepreneurship - Major Project
Upon graduation, you will be able to effectively and strategically manage a fashion and textile enterprise within the global fashion industry. It will enable you to manage teams in various environments, as well as lead your own fashion business. You will develop advanced entrepreneurial skills and industry acumen, combined with an in-depth knowledge of the fashion system, suited to a variety of careers.
The program also offers a pathway to further learning into a PhD.
Graduates of this course have found work at fashion companies including:
Forever New
Australian Fashion Council (AFC)
Zimmerman
Otto & Spike
David Jones
Myer
Australian Defence Apparel Pty Ltd
Ethical Clothing Australia
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COS
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
