Graduate Diploma of Fashion (Entrepreneurship)
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Quick facts
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Duration
Full-time 1 year -
Location
Brunswick -
Fees
AU$30,720 (2021 total)
Next intake
February, July
Entry score
IELTS 6.5
Duration
Full-time 1 year Location
Brunswick
Overview
Fashion entrepreneurs provide leadership while continuously questioning the status quo to create value for brands and businesses.
This graduate diploma will extend your skills as a creative and business-minded thinker, to recognise opportunities, understand risk, be resourceful, be passionate, and understand your capacity within your industry.
This course is designed for local students who are interested in entering the fashion industry, or those who are already working in the field and are looking to build on their existing knowledge.
The content you will cover in this graduate diploma is aligned with the first two semesters of the Master of Fashion (Entrepreneurship), giving you the opportunity to explore graduate study in this field under flexible circumstances. You also have the option to learn and partner with industry to gain practical, current skills and experience.
Details
Entrepreneurs learn by doing, and this graduate diploma encourages you to take charge of your own learning with industry practice, giving you the opportunity to test, develop and implement your business strategies.
The subjects you study will focus on entrepreneurial thinking, sustainable fashion, ethical supply chains and strategies, to help you learn how to build a global fashion brand. You will develop an applied and theoretical perspective to fashion entrepreneurship, and learn to deal with the complexity of the fashion and textile industry, while you also network with leaders in the field.
You’ll learn through lectures and tutorials in conjunction with projects, team activities and Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
Assessment is an integral part of your learning experience. Feedback will give you the opportunity to reflect upon your capabilities and identify opportunities for further learning. As part of a final assessment, you may present to external industry panels who provide formative feedback.
RMIT has extensive connections and long-standing relationships with local and international fashion industries.
The Graduate Diploma of Fashion (Entrepreneurship) has professional industry links with a wide range of organisations and associations, including the peak industry body, the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) .
You will be taught by academics with strong industry relationships and current professional experience and employment in the fashion industry. We also collaborate with industry and community partners in a range of activities, including partnered projects, placements, virtual studios and case studies to ensure you are immersed in current industry professional practices, techniques and strategies.
The School of Fashion and Textiles has regular consultations with an Industry Advisory Group, which consists of high profile industry representatives, to ensure that our links with industry standards and that practices remain current and valid.
- Dr Stephen Wigley, Associate Dean, Fashion Enterprise
- Dr Carol Tan, Program Manager
This course offers you a flexible structure depending on your prior experience and knowledge.
If your previous qualifications are within the discipline of fashion or textiles, your pathway is via the introductory business subject options. This includes five core subjects, and three fashion and textiles elective subjects.
If your background is from any other undergraduate discipline, your study pathway takes you through subjects that develop skills and knowledge as an entry into the fashion system, consisting of four core subjects. This includes six core subjects, and two fashion and textiles elective subjects.
Choose a program structure
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Program code: GD203
Career
Upon graduation, you will have gained an understanding of the global fashion system, including lifestyle and customer behaviour. You will be well-versed in entrepreneurial practices and strategies, which may allow you to develop an independent fashion venture, and work collaboratively to plan and produce projects for a fashion business.
Successful completion of this graduate diploma provides a pathway to the MC213 Master of Fashion (Entrepreneurship).
Graduates can find careers in many areas of the fashion industry, or else launching their own enterprise. Potential careers include:
- merchandise planner
- fashion buyer
- digital and e-commerce marketer
- fashion retail manager (both digital and store-based)
- data analyst
Admissions
You must have successfully completed:
- an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a GPA of at least 2.5 (out of 4.0), or
- a four year Australian bachelor degree with honours (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a GPA of at least 2.5 (out of 4.0), or
- a minimum of five years relevant work experience in the fashion industry.
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. The one page personal statement should outline the reasons you will benefit from undertaking the Graduate Diploma of Fashion (Entrepreneurship) and how it's aligned to your interests, aspirations and career ambitions.
You must have successfully completed:
- An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0).
OR
- An Australian four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0).
You may also be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in fashion industry.
If your GPA is below 2.5, you may still apply but the selection will be merit-based and assessed on your personal statement and interview.
Work experience
To have your work experience considered you must include in your application a CV and a personal statement that details your experience.
Interview
You may be required to attend an interview (either in person, or via phone or Skype).
CV and Personal Statement: To have your work experience considered you must include in your application a CV and a personal statement that details your experience.
Interview: You may be required to attend an interview (either in person, or via phone or Skype).
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.
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.
By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:
- understand more about the program
- determine if you may need support during your studies
- make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you
If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.
To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service
The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.
Pathways
Fees
2021 indicative fees
Full-fee places: AU$30,720.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$313 maximum fee for 2021.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amount quoted is the 2021 total program tuition fee, and is based on a total annual load of 96 credit points. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
This program is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your program. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for postgraduate study.
Payments and refunds
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
Eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
This program is approved for income support.
You may be eligible for student income support payments from the Commonwealth Government if you are undertaking a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or an approved professionally oriented masters by coursework program. For more information see Income support for Masters students.
If you are enrolled in an eligible program you will also need to satisfy all other student payment eligibility requirements. You can contact Centrelink or Services Australia for further information about student income support entitlements, your eligibility and how to apply.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student. The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2021 is $313.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2021 commencement is AU$34,560.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Applying for refunds
For information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student, please see Refunds.
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