Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion & Retailing
- Field Of Study:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level Of Study:
- Undergraduate
- Course Subject:
- Course Intake:
- February, July
Programme Description
The course is specially designed to upgrade skills and knowledge that will enable graduate to excel in the fashion business by being more creative and progressive. They are able to evaluate and respond to fast-changing fashion trends. Skills and knowledge in the fashion field are important elements because they determine placement for industrial training that can lead to career openings in the high-end market.
These insights will be conveyed to students, stressing and emphasizing the basic structure and principles important to the fashion industry Skills and knowledge gained will equip students with the ability to engage in display (mechandising, retailing and display) using their individual expertise and creativity. The main objective of this programme is to ensure graduates excel in the fashion design business and industries related to it. Due to fashion trend changes, technical skills are always needed to upgrade the productivity of industries. Those in possession of the skills and knowledge will always be in demand.
Their creative talent and capability to assess industry requirements will ensure that they are successful in their careers.
Entry Requirements
- Pass STPM / A Levels with minimum 2 principals; OR
- Pass Foundation / Matriculation programme in related field; OR
- Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
Students with a recognised Diploma in the relevant field will be given credit exemptions based on past results and portfolio review (where applicable).
International Students
For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.
Programme Structure
| Year 1 |
| Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
| Fundamentals of Sociology |
Principles of Fashion Marketing |
| Principles of Retailing |
Fashion Marketing |
| Design Management Principles 1 |
Retail & Logistics |
| Introduction to Management |
Creative Development |
| English 1 |
English 2 |
| Select One: |
Select One: |
| Malaysian Studies |
Moral Studies |
| Co-Curriculum 1 |
Co-Curriculum 2 |
|
Islamic Studies |
| Year 2 |
| Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
| Fashion Design & Visualization: Design 1 |
Fashion Design & Visualization: Design 2 |
| Fashion Design & Visualization: Production 1 |
Fashion Design & Visualiztion: Production 2 |
| Textile Design |
Product Commercialization |
| Hair & Face Design |
Branding & E-Commerce: Build your Brand |
| Fashion Styling & Cooirdination: Red Carpet Glamour |
English Language 4 |
| English Language 3 |
Malaysian Economy |
| Select One: |
Government & Public Policy of Malaysia |
| Thinking Skills |
Organisational Behaviour in the Multi-Ethnic Society of Malaysia |
| Entrepreneurship |
work Sociology & Malaysian Industry |
| Leadership Skill & Human Relations |
Constitution & Society in Malaysia |
| Creative & Innovation Skills |
Comparison of Religions |
| Writing Skills |
Comparison of Ethnics |
| EQ Management Skills |
Banking & Finance in Malaysia |
| Decision Making Skills |
Global Classroom |
| Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Local Students) |
|
| Year 3 |
| Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
| Human resource Management |
International Marketing |
| Electronic Commerce |
Marketing Research |
| Brand Management |
Product Development |
| Fashion Event Management |
Retail Operation |
| English 5 |
Merchandizing & Technology |
| Internship |
Professional Practice |
* Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) subjects will be introduced from February 2014 onwards as part of government requirement.
Career Opportunities
As the retail continues to expand so will the demand for innovative fashion and retail designers. Whether you are interested in fashion designing, fashion journalism, photography or retail management, there is a world of opportunities for talent and skills. A graduate can work as:
- Fashion Mechandiser
- Fashion Buyer
- Fashion Writer Editor
- Fashion Promoter
- Marketing Consultant
- Retail Management
- Retail Display Artist
Source :Limkokwing University
