Bachelor of Commerce – Fashion Management - Humber College

Our Program

Check out how a Fashion Management graduate achieved her dream career in the fashion industry.

Humber's four-year Bachelor of Commerce – Fashion Management degree is designed for students interested in the business of fashion. The Humber Fashion Management degree focuses on preparing you for the fashion industry with solid business management skills.

In the first two years of Humber's Fashion Management program you will develop general business management skills. This is a business degree, built on the platform of a solid business education – marketing, accounting, economics and law. In years three and four, complete your fashion management specialization. Learn key fashion business skills, including:

trend forecasting
retail operations management
store planning and merchandising
wholesale sales management
product development
global sourcing.

Gain practical skills through applied projects, such as developing business plans and working on case studies. Develop processes and products from the idea stage through to execution. Learn from experienced faculty, many of whom are active in the industry. Gain the fashion experience companies are looking for with a paid internship and be ready for your new career.

"My Humber education taught me about the retail industry and prepared me to succeed at my placement; I was hired by the company where I did my internship. My job involves logistics and co-ordinating clothing shipments. It's great having a job that I'm excited to go to each day."
Sylvie, 2011 graduate
allocation analyst, TJX Canada

Your Career

Make your passion for fashion into a career with the Bachelor of Commerce – Fashion Management degree from Humber College.

As the major fashion centre of Ontario and Canada, Toronto is a vibrant environment in which to pursue fashion management education. In 2011, retail stores sold $24.7 billion worth of women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and accessories. And there’s also the manufacturing sector of the industry where import and distribution activities are key.

Play a role in this fast-paced, growing industry as a:

retail or wholesale buyer
brand manager
distribution manager
product developer.

"The Humber Fashion Management program curriculum is fully aligned with retail business needs, and students learn the subjects and develop the skills needed by employers. Students learn first-hand the finer points of retail fashion, in areas such as buying, designing or store planning, which complements their classroom learning."

Connie McCulloch
senior V P, TJX Canada

Our Faculty

For information regarding faculty credentials for this program, visit humber.ca/faculty.

Work Placement

Humber Fashion Management students have one full semester of paid work placement in the summer between semesters six and seven that gives them the hands-on experience that is highly valued by employers.

Your Future Study Options

Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit humber.ca/transferguide.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12U English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 65 per cent. If English is not your first language, refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy
Any Grade 12U Mathematics. Students who do not possess Grade 12U Mathematics or who have achieved a mark below 60 per cent may be considered for admission. Students will be required to complete a math equivalency course during the first semester at Humber
Four Grade 12U or M courses in addition to those listed above with a minimum 65 per cent overall average

Note: For further information, refer to the Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Applicants who do not meet the above admission requirements should consider applying for Humber's Fashion Arts diploma program. Graduates of the Fashion Arts diploma program with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 75 per cent or more will be considered for admission to Humber's Bachelor of Commerce – Fashion Management degree program. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of five semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Graduates must also possess ENG4U, Humber's COMM 200/WRIT 100 or COMM 300/WRIT 200 with a grade of 70 per cent or more, plus any Grade 12U-level Mathematics or Humber's BMAT 220/BMAT 120 and BSTA 300/BSTA 200 with an average grade of 70 per cent or more.

Mature students (applicants 21 years of age or over) and/or transfer students (applicants with postsecondary education) should refer to the Mature and Transfer Student Admissions Regulations for admission criteria.

Fees / Scholarships

The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is

domestic $6,871.28
international $12,950.

Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year.

Fees are subject to change.
For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

Additional Costs

For information regarding fees for work terms, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

Alternative Course of Study

Upon completion of the first two years of a Humber Bachelor of Commerce degree program, students may specialize in one of the following areas instead of Fashion Management: Accounting, e-Business Marketing, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management Studies, Marketing or Supply Chain Management.

Curriculum (View the 2012/13 Curriculum)

Note: A one-hour non-credit course, Business Career Development, is delivered in Semester 5 to support students in obtaining a work placement.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name
ACCT 1000	Introductory Financial Accounting Introductory Financial Accounting Course Code: ACCT 1000 Accounting systems are the universal language for business worldwide. This introductory course covers the complete accounting cycle, from the recording of transactions in journals to the preparation of common types of financial statements used by businesses in Canada. Students examine how to record and summarize transactions into financial statements used by external stakeholders, prospective investors and businesses to manage internal operations.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
ECON 1000	Microeconomics Microeconomics Course Code: ECON 1000 Students are introduced to the concepts and analytical tools of microeconomics to examine how society and individuals use limited resources to meet their needs. Students develop an understanding of current events in the context of microeconomic theories including supply, demand, prices, incomes, markets, competition and market structures. Students examine the concepts of market failure and market power and the need for government intervention to achieve social and political goals.
LAW 1000	Business Law Business Law Course Code: LAW 1000 Students are introduced to the complex legal system in which businesses and consumers operate. The Canadian Constitution, as well statutory and common law relevant to business and consumer transactions are covered. Students receive an introduction to the laws of contracts and torts that form the basis of business relationships. Topics include sale of goods and consumer protection legislation, debtor-creditor relations, competition law, employment law, manufacturer?s product liability and intellectual property rights.
MKTG 1000	Marketing Marketing Course Code: MKTG 1000 This course provides an overview of all aspects of marketing as practiced by Canadian organizations today, both domestically and internationally. Students examine product, price, promotion and distribution frameworks as separate and integrated subsets of the marketing mix. These are explored as strategies to satisfy consumer wants and needs and to achieve organizational objectives. The course focuses on developing competencies in understanding the business environment and applying the tools and techniques of marketing research and analysis to develop effective marketing strategies. Legal, social, cultural and other elements of the marketing environment are considered in cases requiring research of current materials and practical application of concepts.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 1500	Business Information Systems Business Information Systems Course Code: BUS 1500 This course provides students with an overview of information technology and its use in the achievement of organizational goals and strategic objectives. Students examine the role of information technology in managing operations, achieving a competitive advantage, and on organizational structure and employees. They also study the dynamics of information technology systems specific to various industry sectors.
BUS 1501	Business Communications Business Communications Course Code: BUS 1501 Effectively presenting oneself is essential in contemporary business where people must negotiate in increasingly complex and diverse workplaces. Students explore and practice methods of creating clear written, oral and interpersonal communication for proposals and presentations in business. They study communication theories, types of communication, and methods and vehicles that have an impact on their performance. Students enhance their ability to organize information based on purpose and audience, express ideas clearly, precisely and effectively, and use up-to-date technology for presentations.
ECON 1500	Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Course Code: ECON 1500 Students examine the operation of the Canadian economy as a whole. The course provides the theoretical constructs for understanding aggregate Canadian production, spending, saving, unemployment, and trade. Students examine how governments conduct monetary and fiscal policies to stabilize the economy and achieve economic goals. They also consider interest rates, inflation, the exchange rate of the Canadian dollar, growth, and the open economy.
MGMT 1500	Organizational Behaviour Organizational Behaviour Course Code:
STAT 1112	Statistics for Business Statistics for Business Course Code: STAT 1112 This is an introductory course in statistics for business students. Emphasis is on the application of statistical methods in three business areas: human resources, international business, and fashion management. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-squared tests and analysis of variance.

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 2000	Ethics and Values Ethics and Values Course Code: BUS 2000 Students examine the ethical and evaluative issues in business and professional activities. They explore the role of ethics in a variety of business contexts and functions. Topics include the nature of values and ethical systems, duties and rights, private and public good, the consumer movement, social marketing, corporate governance, corporate social accounting, private rights, and professional ethics and responsibilities.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
HRM 2000	Human Resources Management Human Resources Management Course Code: HRM 2000 In this course, students explore the essential elements of human resources (HR) management and how it contributes to organizational goals. They examine the relationship between effective HR management, employee satisfaction and business strategy. Students receive an introduction to functional areas of HR including job analysis, selection and recruitment, orientation, training and career development, performance appraisals, compensation and benefits, labour legislation, health and safety requirements, human resource planning and workplace applications. Emphasis throughout the course is placed on the strategic role of HR in today’s business environment.
MKTG 2000	Customer Service Customer Service Course Code:
STAT 2112	Quantitative Methods for Business Quantitative Methods for Business Course Code: STAT 2112 This is an introductory course in quantitative methods for business students. Emphasis is on the application of quantitative methods in human resources management, fashion management and international business. Topics include decision analysis, linear programming, forecasting, project management, inventory models and waiting line models.

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 2500	e-Commerce e-Commerce Course Code: BUS 2500 Students will learn about current e-business models and the characteristics of business-to-business and retail e-commerce portals. The course explores a variety of web-related design and technology subjects such as e-business architecture security and applications. The major e-Commerce industrial sectors are explored from the business models, strategic, and financial perspectives.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
FASH 2500	Fashion Industry Analysis Fashion Industry Analysis Course Code: FASH 2500 In this introduction to the fashion industry, students learn that one of the keys to becoming successful in the fashion business is through decision making based on the marketing approach. The basic language and principles of fashion are presented as students examine the components of the fashion pipeline as it exists within the Canadian and global market. Students examine each segment of the fashion pipeline to identify both the key and secondary players. The roles of each are studied to determine their interconnectivity, and how each level supports and relates to the next. From the fundamentals, including history, raw materials, marketing, manufacturing and retailing, this course provides a broad introduction to the fashion industry. Supplemental readings and current industry analysis will give students an up-to-date view of the Canadian fashion industry.
FIN 2500	Financial Management Financial Management Course Code: FIN 2500 Students examine the basic theoretical concepts of finance that are required for effective decision-making in a variety of business environments. Topics include financial ratio analysis, budgeting, forecasting, evaluation of intangibles, short- or long-term financing, equity or non-equity financing arrangements, venture capital, capital budgeting, as well as cost and risk factors associated with capital budgeting.
MGMT 2500	Operations Management Operations Management Course Code: MGMT 2500 This course focuses on the decision-making role of the operations manager in transforming organizational inputs into desired outputs. The main areas of operations management - purchasing/supply chain, inventory, quality management and production - constitute on average 80 per cent of the costs of a business. Therefore, they have a major impact on its competitiveness and profitability. The major issues and problems of designing, scheduling, operating and controlling the operation system (goods and services) are also examined.

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 3004	Business Career Development Business Career Development Course Code: BUS 3004 In this course students develop the skills and techniques necessary for successfully pursuing job opportunities and career advancement in their chosen field. Students also acquire research skills to assess the employment marketplace, gain insight into the preparation of effective resum?s, and hone their job interview skills. The course features informational interviews and stresses the importance of networking and promotional opportunities. Students develop the requisite approach to effectively articulate how their skills will meet the needs of potential employers.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
FASH 3000	20th Century Fashion History 20th Century Fashion History Course Code: FASH 3000 This course examines 20th century fashion from an economic, sociological, psychological, political, and environmental viewpoint. Perspectives of designers, theories of fashion, and the politics of fashion are analyzed. From the launch of the first maison de couture in 1858, through the colourful youthquake of the 1960s and the rise and decline of the supermodel, fashion has always been a reflection of society and its values. Fashion?s who?s who is studied to analyze their influence on today?s industry.
FASH 3001	Colour and Trend Forecasting Colour and Trend Forecasting Course Code: FASH 3001 In this course, students study the science of colour theory by researching and examining colour harmony, trends, analysis, notation and terminology. They develop methods of identifying and predicting colour and fashion trend. They learn to identify shifts in the direction of product trends, and analyze the social process of fashion acceptance and diffusion. The students learn effective trend presentation methods, as well as key research methods.
FASH 3002	Textile Product Knowledge Textile Product Knowledge Course Code: FASH 3002 Students study fabric samples and analyze fibres, yarns, construction and finishes, dyes and printing. They also research the manufacturing process in relation to fabric, fit and technology, as well as the laws that regulate textiles.
MKTG 2500	Consumer Behaviour Consumer Behaviour Course Code: MKTG 2500 This course introduces students to the exciting and emerging field of consumer behaviour. It explores the individual, social and cultural factors in global consumer behaviour in relation to product research and development. Through an investigation of internal and external influences acting within, or upon, the consumer in relation to product consumption, students will learn how marketers attempt, or could attempt, to influence consumer behaviour, off-line and online.

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
FASH 3500	Retail Operations Management Retail Operations Management Course Code: FASH 3500 This course will examine various aspects of operations management used by retailers and how they impact the strategic planning of a retail business. This will include effective buying/merchandise procurement, assortment planning, human resources management, location and trade area analysis, logistics and distribution, store execution, in-store experiments, international retailing, Internet-based retailing, performance assessment and impact on financial performance. Students will examine all levels of retail organizations. They conduct an in-depth study of key international retailers and the effect they have on the Canadian environment. Students also analyze the impact of shopping centre management needs on the store operations function.
FASH 3501	Brand Product Development Brand Product Development Course Code: FASH 3501 This applied course allows students to simulate the activities of a fashion buyer in overseeing the research, development, and presentation of a private brand line Students research the concept of brand development and marketing. The emphasis in developing the line is placed on the line's relevancy to target market both in style, pricing and trend; technical aspects including costing, specs and quality control; sourcing strategies; and development of a strong competitive advantage. Students research and analyze logistics from a domestic and offshore perspective. All aspects of the buying process involved in bringing a line to market are studied.
FASH 3502	Store Planning and Merchandising Store Planning and Merchandising Course Code: FASH 3502 Students study and analyze all aspects of visual merchandising and store planning in a retail operation. Different methods of store planning will be studied as well as a variety of visual merchandising techniques, especially current trends in the marketplace. They examine the effects of store planning and visual merchandising on consumer behavior and, ultimately, profitability. Students will also use real fixturing in a mock store environment to plan in-store displays, windows and fixture design and configurations. Students will conceptualize, plan and execute a model retail boutique incorporating store planning and visual merchandising techniques. Students will acquire hands-on experience with Mockshop software.
FIN 3501	Retail Financial Management Retail Financial Management Course Code: FIN 3501 Students research and examine quantitative aspects of merchandise planning and profit generation. Students focus on retail financial strategy as it relates to merchandise management, concepts and calculations involved in inventory planning, planning seasonal purchases, methods of calculating margin and turnover, stock-to-sales rations, open-to-buy, markdowns and terms of sale. Using computer simulations, students make decisions involving inventory models, inventory replenishment, and seasonal and long-term merchandising strategies.
WORK 3504	Paid Work Term Paid Work Term Course Code: WORK 3504 This is a paid 14-week work term.

Semester 7

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 3500	Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Course Code: BUS 3500 This course examines current theories and practices of entrepreneurship. Students are introduced to the concepts of new venture creation and small business management. It focuses on the recognition and appreciation of entrepreneurial skills, resource and environmental analysis, sources of venture capital, business planning, the e-environment, strategic planning and franchising. This course helps students appreciate the challenges involved in deciding to create a new venture and the steps involved in starting a new firm.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
FASH 4000	International Trade and Cross-Cultural Studies International Trade and Cross-Cultural Studies Course Code: FASH 4000 This course will prepare students for a variety of jobs in either retail, wholesale, marketing or manufacturing as they pertain to international business. FASH 4000 will advance the current knowledge base of the student with topics such as economics, finance, buying, sourcing, logistics and manufacturing by making them relevant within the context of international trade. The student will evaluate global issues that apply directly to the apparel/textile industry such as trade barriers, sustainability, regional trade agreements, and consumption. Through case studies and articles, the student will look at some important business strategies devised by companies that have globalized successfully. Time will also be spent analyzing unique cultures and business opportunities that exist among different countries.
FASH 4001	Wholesale Sales Management Wholesale Sales Management Course Code: FASH 4001 Students study the wholesale sales industry and analyze the relationship between the sales representative, the manufacturer and the retailer. This course is designed to have students research and analyze professional sales strategies. Students develop critical skills in negotiating, presenting merchandise and determining appropriate methods of research to access client files. An in-depth analysis of approach strategies, customer service issues and meeting management protocol will clarify acceptable industry standards.
MKTG 4000	Advertising and Promotion Planning Advertising and Promotion Planning Course Code: MKTG 4000 This course examines the function of advertising in business, with particular attention to the fashion industry. The course examines the advertising process, its role, use, methods, purposes and limitations in addressing the strategic objectives of fashion organizations domestically and internationally. The role and responsibilities of client management and agencies are discussed with focus on the development of ethical and socially responsible advertising programs. A major assignment requires students to demonstrate competency through analysis and evaluation of an actual advertising program.

Semester 8

Course Code	Course Name
BUS 2504	Web Development Web Development Course Code: BUS 2504 This hands-on course addresses the design and development of websites using Adobe Dreamweaver and HTML, and introduces students to a range of web development tools. Students will research, assess, and use various Web 2.0 technologies and social media tools to enhance the customer experience. Students will analyze, examine and evaluate websites based on well documented criteria. They will design and develop a prototype website for a fictions business in an industry of their choice using the concepts and tools learned in class, incorporating Web 2.0 applications and technologies.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
FASH 4501	Export Management Export Management Course Code: FASH 4501 This course focuses on the development of an essential understanding of the knowledge and skills required to engage in export management and global marketing activities. It provides a thorough overview of the importance of exporting as the major international activity of most small- and medium-size businesses and its extensive use by all global companies Students will review and evaluate export opportunities and develop an international business plan. They will also study and analyze international distribution and logistics, and consider non-export modes of market penetration.
FASH 4502	Applied Fashion Management Project Applied Fashion Management Project Course Code: FASH 4502 This capstone course provides an opportunity for a synthesis of the theory, concepts and skills addressed during the Fashion Management program. Through an interactive computer-based simulation student teams will draw on their knowledge to manage fashion businesses in a competitive environment. They will analyze the vision, mission, goals and objectives of their companies and manage all aspects of the business throughout a six-quarter simulation. They will be challenged to find solutions to problems that are workable and defensible. This will challenge their knowledge, skills and management abilities. Students will also develop a strategic business plan for a retail fashion business from concept to implementation. This will require them to apply relevant information from prior courses to develop management, marketing, operations, finance, human resources and merchandise strategies to the development of a successful fashion business. As well this project will require significant quantitative and qualitative research to determine key marketing components and long term viability of the business. This project will culminate in a formal group presentation to a panel of industry and academic leaders who will evaluate the mastery of the skills required by the fashion industry and the application of those skills to an applied project.
MKTG 3000	Marketing Research Marketing Research Course Code: MKTG 3000 This course covers contemporary research methods used to investigate marketing business issues. Students are introduced to international marketing research practices, processes and tools that assist in business decision-making. Students also develop research objectives that are compatible with international business objectives and select the most suitable methods of data acquisition. They structure an information system that is accessible, current and useful. Information technology and software are used extensively in the gathering, analysis, and reporting of data.

Humber has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting February 19, 2007. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, Humber will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Humber shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

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