Bachelor of Commerce - Fashion Management
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Program Overview
If you are interested in the business side of fashion and management courses tailored specifically to the fashion industry, then Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce – Fashion Management degree program may be a fit for you.
Our program starts with a foundation of business studies in areas such as organizational behaviour, law, economics, finance and accounting, marketing, and operations management. Specialized courses in the fashion management curriculum include twentieth-century fashion history, trend forecasting, retail and wholesale management, brand management, store planning and merchandising, global sourcing, and retail finance.
Students gain practical skills through applied projects during which they develop processes and products from the idea stage through to execution. Students will also develop business plans and apply classroom learning in fashion industry analysis, financial management and e-commerce assignments that simulate the latest challenges in the fashion industry.
Several third- and fourth-year classes are delivered in Humber’s Fashion Institute.
Semester 1 |
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| ACCT 1000: Introductory Financial Accounting |
| ECON 1000: Microeconomics |
| LAW 1000: Business Law |
| MKTG 1000: Marketing |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| DEGE : Degree Breadth Elective |
Semester 2 |
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| BUS 1500: Business Information Systems |
| BUS 1501: Business Communications |
| ECON 1500: Macroeconomics |
| MGMT 1500: Organizational Behaviour |
| STAT 1112: Statistics for Business |
Semester 3 |
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| BUS 2000: Ethics and Values |
| HRM 2000: Human Resources Management |
| MKTG 2000: Customer Service |
| STAT 2112: Quantitative Methods for Business |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| DEGE : Degree Breadth Elective |
Semester 4 |
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| BUS 2500: e-Commerce |
| FASH 2500: Fashion Industry Analysis |
| FIN 2500: Financial Management |
| MGMT 2500: Operations Management |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| DEGE : Degree Breadth Elective |
Semester 5 |
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| BUS 3004: Business Career Development |
| FASH 3000: 20th Century Fashion History |
| FASH 3002: Textile Product Knowledge |
| FASH 3003: Fashion Technology |
| MKTG 2500: Consumer Behaviour |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| DEGE : Degree Breadth Elective |
Semester 6 |
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| FASH 3500: Retail Operations Management |
| FASH 3501: Brand Product Development |
| FASH 3502: Store Planning and Merchandising |
| FIN 3501: Retail Financial Management Foundation |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| DEGE : Degree Breadth Elective |
Work Experience - SEM 6C |
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| FASH 3099: Field Experience - Bachelor of Commerce: Fashion Management |
Semester 7 |
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| BUS 3500: Entrepreneurship |
| FASH 4001: Wholesale Sales Management |
| FIN 4001: Retail Financial Management Applications |
| MKTG 4000: Advertising and Promotion Planning |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| DEGE : Degree Breadth Elective |
Semester 8 |
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| BUS 2504: Web Development |
| BUS 3001: Business Research Methods |
| FASH 4501: Import and Export Management |
| FASH 4502: Applied Fashion Management Project |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| DEGE : Degree Breadth Elective |
Work-Integrated Learning
The program requires that you complete 14 weeks/420 hours of a paid in the summer between your sixth and seventh semesters. This gives students the hands-on, real-world experience that employers value. Field experiences will give students the opportunity to explore the field they would like to work in when they graduate. Humber's Work-Integrated Learning Centre will work with employers and our industry partners to help you identify opportunities to pursue.
Humber Advantages
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Third Floor Fashion District
Students benefit from resources available specifically to the fashion arts program. North campus boasts the "Third Floor Fashion District" where students study in fashion focused classrooms, a resource room and window showcases. 2016 marks the opening of "The Pop-Up Shop" where students can use their entrepreneurial skills to market products and services to the Humber community.
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Fashion Institute
The Fashion Institute is located at Lakeshore Campus and is a hub of activity for fashion students. It is a lively, charismatic place, buzzing with students exchanging ideas, be it in the lounge, computer lab, or anywhere else that inspiration might spark.
The building comes equipped with mannequins, rolling racks, hanging fixtures, shelving units and all manner of things the students might need to create real-world mock-ups, including a boardroom with a dropped ceiling for hanging merchandise. Students learn to work with a budget to design, source materials, and build their own space.
Go Abroad
Semester Abroad
Degree students may qualify for a Semester Abroad in countries such as Japan, Finland, New Zealand, or Summer Abroad and Placement Abroad opportunities.
Summer Abroad
Students in this program may be eligible for a credit through Summer Abroad in Croatia, Denmark, Finland, India, Japan, New Zealand, Peru or Vietnam.
Expert Faculty
Professors and industry professionals are a critical component of the Fashion Management degree. Faculty members are active in their respective fields. You will also learn from a network of industry professionals who participate as program advisors, guest judges for class competitions and guest speakers.
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Ken Chalmers
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Lawrence Rosen
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Sheldon Leiba
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Trevor Smith
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Study Abroad
Full semester and summer study abroad programs are available. Students have the opportunity to study in Italy, Scotland, and England among others. The full list of Humber's current Global opportunities can be found here: Go Abroad
Your Career
Toronto is one of Canada’s major fashion centres and one of the country’s most diverse, vibrant and dynamic cities.
Our program will prepare you to take on leadership and managerial roles in this fast-paced, growing, multibillion-dollar industry. It will put you on track towards a career as a retail or wholesale buyer, planner or allocator, brand manager, distribution manager, product developer or entrepreneur.
Our graduates have been hired by companies such as TJX, Hudson's Bay, Holt Renfrew, Gucci, Shopify, Oscar de la Renta, Collega Aveda, TOPSHOP TOPMAN, Indigo, Harry Rosen, Louis Vuitton, Style Democracy, YM Inc., as well as government, not-for-profit and public service organizations, and small- and medium-sized manufacturing and consulting businesses.
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Program Availability
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| Sep 2025 | Course-Based | Lakeshore | Open |
| Jan 2026 | Course-Based | Lakeshore | Open |
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| Sep 2025 | Course-Based | Lakeshore | Open |
| Jan 2026 | Course-Based | Lakeshore | Open |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now!
Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Course-Based | Lakeshore | Open |
| Jan 2026 | Course-Based | Lakeshore | Open |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
Upcoming Recruitment Events
Business School - Fashion Management Capstone Presentations
Watch the video to see how this degree has been designed for students interested in the business side of fashion.
News Feed
Humber Fashion Squad Empowers High School Students with Career-Ready Style and Confidence
Tue, April 08, 2025
Humber’s Fashion Squad brought its signature Dress4Success workshop to life for over 200 high school students at a Humber-hosted STEAM Day event.
Cultural Couture: The 20th Century Fashion History Museum Exhibit
Thu, February 06, 2025
Humber’s new Cultural Hub hosted the 2024 Fashion History Museum Exhibit, an unforgettable celebration of global fashion and cultural heritage.
Fashion History Museum Project Highlights Student Talent and Industry Collaboration
WIL Opportunities and Partnerships
Mon, January 13, 2025
Digital Business Management and Fashion Management students showcased their exceptional skills and creativity in the Fashion History Museum project.
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Ministry Consent
Humber College has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting June 18, 2020. Humber College 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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