Postgraduate Certificate Fashion Management

Course description

Overview
This Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) Fashion Management programme builds on the skills and knowledge you acquired at undergraduate level. Those working on the business side of the fashion industry are at the forefront to innovate and deliver practices at an operational, tactical and strategic management level. There is continuous demand, that organisations innovate for growth to maximise market share – this is the work of the management teams that work in the fast-paced world of the business of fashion.

Deepen your knowledge of the business of fashion

This dynamic and relevant programme will appeal to those interested in deepening their knowledge and expertise in the business of fashion. You will advance your knowledge, understanding and professional practice through engagement with current research and thinking of strategic management.

Flexible study with extensive learning resources

This Post Graduate Certificate is designed to offer a level 9 qualification in fashion management for those coming from a broad spectrum of degree programmes, such as business management, accountancy, commerce etc. The delivery mode is a flexible study option for those seeking to fit learning around work and family. There is access to extensive learning resources and support materials through our virtual learning environment that enables students to choose the time and place most suited for them to study. Assignments are practical and work-based and highly relevant to enhancing your strategic management skills.

Learn from Industry Experts

Cultivating strategic and innovative thinking is a core theme and the programme is taught from this perspective. Tutors are experienced industry leaders, ensuring the relevance of the content to management in the fashion industry. Graduates can immediately implement their learning and make a positive impact to the success of their working environment. This PGC programme will benefit your personal development as well as your professional career putting you in a strong position for career progression in this sector.

Develop as a manager

The programme focuses on your development as a management professional at all levels. The content and specialised online learning approach is designed to provide a rich, stimulating, and individualised learning experience.  This post-graduate programme aims to facilitate an exploration and understanding of the concepts, issues in the context of the global business of fashion.

Career focused qualifications – our courses lead to awards that offer you the opportunity to immediately advance your career.
Individualised support – we fit your learning model with support available when you need it throughout your learning journey.
Industry expert tutors – our tutors are all experienced in the field of the business of fashion connecting research and theory with practice throughout their lectures.
Condensed scheduling – we value your time by ensuring your timetable is optimised for delivery, helping you maintain a work/life/study balance.
Flexible delivery – we deliver theory sessions online whilst also recording the session simultaneously offering you a choice of when and how you learn.
Affordable payment options – all our courses offer you the option to choose an easy payment plan supporting you to spread the cost out over your learning journey.
Designed and delivered by Fashion Industry experts

This Postgraduate Certificate Fashion Management has been designed by our experienced education management and tutoring team in consultation with leading retailers. This programme offers you the opportunity to advance your skills and progress to the next level in the business environment of the global fashion industry. It is a comprehensive course preparing graduates to undertake a variety of roles within the world of fashion, business and retailing.

Why should I study this course?
This course has been specifically designed for delivery by online learning with live interactive webinar sessions. It is very suited to you if you have a busy work and home life and want to fit study around this. The integrated  programme webinars are designed to give you the connection between theory and practice. You will have the opportunity to attend online interactive webinars as they happen or to catch up later via the recorded session.

Build your professional network

Gaining employment in the business side of the fashion industry is the objective from this course and it is important students have the opportunity to gain practical experience and build a network of contacts within the sector. Portobello Institute has an established network of connections with many of the main fashion buying and merchandising departments within some of Ireland’s largest retailers.

One to one tutor support when you need it

There is one to one expert tutor support available to you during your learning journey. You can upload your assessments and your expert support tutor will give you feedback on whether you are on the right track. Online learning allows you to study at your time with support available when you need it.

Modules
Strategic Management for Fashion Retailing
Digital Marketing and E-Commerce for Fashion
Finance for Fashion Management
Leading Managing and Developing People