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BACHELOR OF FASHION (Merchandising Management)

2015 - 2016

03 Welcome Message

04 An Award-Winning University

06 RMIT Alumni

08 Bachelor of Fashion (Merchandising Management)

09 Industry Connections and Internships

10 Teaching and Facilities

11 Transfer and Exchange

12 Teaching and Learning

13 What you will Study

14 Student Work

17 Pathway Programs

18 Entry Requirements

19 How to Apply

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BACHELOR OF FASHION (MERCHANDISING MANAGEMENT)

RMIT CODE BP 212DURATION 3 YearsMODE Full timeLOCATION Ho Chi Minh City

CoverVu Duy Bao, Bachelor of Fashion (Merchandising Management)

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WELCOME MESSAGE

THE FASHION INDUSTRY IN VIETNAM, HAS UNDERGONE A HUGE METAMORPHOSIS OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS WITHIN FASHION MANUFACTURING, DESIGN, BUSINESS, MARKETING AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT. AS A RESULT THERE IS A STRONG GROWING NEED FOR LOCAL FASHION EXPERTISE WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF INTERNATIONAL APPROACHES.

The newly establish Bachelor of Fashion (Merchandising Management) at RMIT Vietnam

was opened in direct response to this need and is now educating young creative professionals in the areas of Fashion Business, Fashion Production, Product Development and Fashion Retail Management.

The focus of the Program is to make students work ready on graduating and providing them with skills and knowledge that are relevant and current to both Vietnam and the International Fashion Industry. Students are taught by a group of highly qualified and experienced lecturers, from all over the world, with specialist knowledge of South East Asia.

The program is for people who love fashion, want to gain a deep understanding of the industry and discover their career path within it.

Victoria Ho Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Fashion (Merchandising Management)RMIT Vietnam

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Graduates of RMIT Vietnam earn a degree from RMIT University, Australia’s largest tertiary institution. The degree meets the highest Australian education standards and is recognised by employers around the world.

RMIT is one of AUSTRALIA’S

TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

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RMIT was awarded the

FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

5-OUT-OF-5 QS STAR RANKING

internationalised university

and the

IN THE WORLD

TOP 15

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AN AWARD-WINNINGUNIVERSITY

most

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Making a Difference Around the World The moment you graduate, you will be part of RMIT’s alumni network, a community of passionate people who have used their RMIT education to contribute to industries and communities all around the world. As an RMIT graduate, you’ll be in good company: 300,000 alumni are achieving success in 130 countries. And in ten short years, 8300 alumni are making a difference throughout Vietnam.

RMIT ALUMNI

Where are RMIT Vietnam Alumni today?

• Canada• China• Germany• Hong Kong• India• Indonesia• Japan• Malaysia

• Pakistan• Singapore• South Africa• Sri Lanka• Thailand• Turkey• United Kingdom• Wales

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ALUMNI FAST FACTS

AFTER GRADUATION,

This survey has collected data from 342 graduates from all degree programs including undergraduate and post-graduate in February 2014.

77.2% 21.9% 7.6%graduates who

were ready for work have FOUND A JOB WITHIN 3 MONTHS

after graduation.

graduates PURSUING FURTHER STUDY as a

main activity.

graduates have indicated that they

are SELF-EMPLOYED. (This figure forms a part of graduates who have found work within 3 months after

graduation)

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Program Overview The Bachelor of Fashion (Merchandising Management) prepares students to succeed in the creative and dynamic and growing fashion industry. You will be equipped with the skills and fashion knowledge to develop and execute marketing and merchandising campaigns. You will develop your ability to make decisions at a leadership

level within a global textile and fashion market. And you will learn to conduct research and analysis of customer information to solve complex problems in a rapidly evolving industry.

Graduates of the program will have a solid foundation of knowledge in fashion-merchandising, as well as a deep understanding of consumer demand for apparel. You can then go on to work independently as a leader in the fashion and textiles industry in Vietnam and abroad.

If you have a flair for fashion and a mind for business, then you are uniquely suited for a career in the fashion and textiles merchandising industry. A merchandiser is at the front lines of a fashion business to promote, customise and apply global trends in the local market or expand local brands to an international level in the fashion industry. You will develop storyboards, assess fashion trends, negotiate supply contracts and drive strategic planning.

A graduate from this program will be ready to thrive in various areas of the fashion and textiles industry.

CAREERS AND YOUR FUTURE

Entry Level Careers Long Term Career Path

• Product Developer• Fashion Marketing (digital)• Factory Merchandiser• Buyer• Retail Operations (back office)• Outsourcing (production)• Postgraduate studies

• Entrepreneur – running your own brand• Fashion Agent/Wholesaler• Brand Manager• Head Buyer• Head Product Developer• Supply Chain Manager

BACHELOR of FASHION (MERCHANDISING MANAGEMENT)

RMIT CODE BP 212DURATION 3 YearsMODE Full timeLOCATION Ho Chi Minh City

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RMIT works closely with industry to ensure students receive knowledge and skills that are aligned with the needs of future employers. RMIT lecturers bring extensive industry experience, providing students with real-world insights and examples. Students can apply this knowledge in their work placement, where they have the opportunity to engage with the industry’s top business leaders. In 2014, Bachelor of Fashion students were able to connect with a number of prominent local and international companies through student projects, internships and guest lectures. Industry participants included: » Ipa Nima » Anna Vo Design » Lam » Fashion4Freedom » Adidas » Zalora » Thuy Design House » Unavailable » L’usine.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS & INTERNSHIPS

“ In the Fashion program, we are given many chances to see the actual fashion industry. We visit factories, join fashion week, go on internships with well-known brands, and talk with great people in the industry. These activities are helpful for my career.”

Vu Anh Thu Bachelor of Fashion (Merchandising Management)

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TEACHING REAL-WORLD SKILLSRMIT prides itself on producing work-ready graduates. Its programs integrate academic learning with its application in the workplace. Students learn theories and methods and are taught to apply their learning to real-world situations through case studies, work placements and other practices. Because RMIT is a global university, students are exposed to an international way of thinking within the Vietnamese context, gaining skills and understanding that go far beyond the technical. RMIT graduates are known for having exceptional critical thinking, teamwork, communication and other career skills.

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIESRMIT Vietnam is renowned for its world-class facilities. Students can expect modern classrooms, cutting-edge learning equipment and state-of-the art recreational and residential facilities. RMIT libraries in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi provide access to 300,000 books, periodicals, e-books and e-journals. Students also have online access to RMIT’s huge library in Australia.

“I worked with RMIT students on their major school project. The students were very enthusiastic and asked a lot of questions. Compared to graduates from local Vietnamese schools, I find RMIT students more open and more capable of communicating in English.”

Anna Vo Owner/Creative DesignerAnna Vo Fashion Boutique

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EXCHANGE AND TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES TO RMIT MELBOURNE

RMIT Vietnam offers a wide range of options for students. You can choose to study your entire program in Vietnam, or you may wish to stay in Vietnam for one or two years and then complete your degree in Australia. Either way you receive the same RMIT qualification and testamur. Another option is to study in Vietnam but spend a semester or two as an exchange student in Australia or at one of RMIT partner institutions around the world.

During your semester abroad you pay the RMIT Vietnam fee. In Vietnam we teach three semesters a year. This enables you to fast-track your degree. If you choose a full-time load for three semesters in our undergraduate degree program, you will be able tocomplete your degree in two years. Or you can choose to take a lighter load and complete your degree in three years by taking fewer courses each semester. Either way, you can choose your pace.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING

Teaching Approach Students in the Bachelor of Fashion program will gain in depth knowledge about the fashion business. This involves developing specialised skills in three areas: business, production and fashion retail.

Specialised Skills

BUSINESS

PRODUCTION

FASHION RETAIL» Marketing » Planning » Branding » Retailing » Merchandising » Supply Chain » Operations

» Design Software Applications (CAD, CAM) » Product Development Designing » Trend Boards » Sampling » Pattern Cutting » Production Cycle » Production Costing » Specification Packs

» Branding » Marketing » Retailing » Management » Buying » Merchandising

Qualified Lecturers All courses are delivered by highly qualified faculty who have abundant industry experience and a solid academic and teaching background. The lecturers in the Bachelor of Fashion program bring perspectives from the UK, France, Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam.

Teaching methods include face-to-face delivery, tutorials, workshops and industry seminars. Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

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WHAT YOU WILL STUDYSEMESTER 5 + 6SEMESTER 1 + 2

SEMESTER 3 + 4

Complete the following 8 courses:

Complete the following 6 courses:

Select and complete 5 of the following courses:8

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‧ Fashion Visual Merchandisiing ‧ Product Specification ‧ Fashion Distribution and Logistics ‧ Fashion Materials ‧ Marketing for Fashion and Textiles ‧ Product Ranging ‧ Merchandising Maths ‧ Fashion Illustration and Information Systems

‧ Global Fashion Marketing ‧ Advanced IT Fashion Illustration and Information System ‧ Fashion Retail and Merchandising Management ‧ Merchandise Planning ‧ Fashion Apparel Product Development ‧ Global Logistics

Select and complete 1 of the following courses ‧ Fashion Branding ‧ Fashion and Textiles Industry Research

Complete the following courses: ‧ Major Project (A) ‧ Major Project (B)

1 University Student Elective

1 University Student Elective

‧ Applied Management ‧ Supply Chain Management ‧ Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD/CAM) in Fashion and Textiles ‧ Fashion and Textiles Merchandising Management ‧ Fashion Retail Management ‧ Fashion and Textiles Marketing

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Nguyen Vu Xuan Vy Topman

CONCEPT BOARD

TREND BOARD

Fashion Apparel Product Development teaches students how to identify suitable fashion trends for a selected brand and develop fashion collections.

STUDENTWORK

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CONCEPT BOARD

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Capsule range

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PANTONE 11 - 0601Bright White

PANTONE14 - 1213Toasted Almond

PANTONE14 - 4313

Aquamarine

PANTONE17 - 4014Titanium

PANTONE14 - 4102

Glacier Gray

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PANTONE 11 - 0601Bright White

PANTONE14 - 1213Toasted Almond

PANTONE14 - 4313

Aquamarine

PANTONE17 - 4014Titanium

PANTONE14 - 4102

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CONCEPT BOARD

CAPSULE RANGE

Students learn how to present and visually communicate information to international industry standards using Computer Aided Design (CAD)

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ASYMMETRIC TOPSHOP SPRING SUMMER 2015

LOOK 9: Perfect Portraits Crop Top

LOOK 8: Asymmetric Mini-midi Jersey Skirt

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TREND BOARD

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Unistart The UniStart Program is a pathway into the Bachelor of Fashion (Merchandising Management) program. It is ideal for students who want to combine their English training with their undergraduate studies.

As a student in the UniStart program, you will take English courses that combine language and study skills as well as courses that prepare you to enter into the Bachelor of Fashion program. By slowly increasing the number of undergraduate courses you study each semester, the UniStart program transitions you into your degree program at a manageable pace and allows you to build your confidence. You will be supported at every stage and given the tools you need to be a successful student within an international environment.

What You Will Study

Careers and Your FutureYour career prospects for the UniStart program are very similar to your career prospects for the Bachelor of Fashion.

PATHWAY PROGRAMS

English Courses Core Fashion Courses

Semester 1 English Module 4, 5, 6 IT Fashion Illustration Information Systems

Semester 2 English Module 7, 8Marketing for Fashion and Textiles Product Ranging

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO PATHWAY PROGRAMS

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT» Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) with an average grade of 7.00/10.00, or above.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT» Completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with 25 points minimum; or» Completion of Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Levels minimum 7 points for 3 A level subjects.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTAll applicants should have one of the following:» Complete Level 7 of the English for University course at RMIT Vietnam.; or » IELTS score of 6.5 or above (no band under 6.0); or » TOEFL iBT score of 92 or above (no band under 20).

BACHELOR OF FASHION (Merchandising Management)

FOR LOCAL STUDENTS

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT» Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) with an average grade of 6.00/10.00, or above.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT» Completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with 24 points minimum; or» Completion of Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Levels minimum 4 points for 2 A level subjects and 1 AS level.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTAll applicants should have one of the following:» Complete Level 6 of the English for University course at RMIT Vietnam; or» IELTS score of 6.0 or above (no band under 5.5); or» TOEFL iBT score of 80 or above (no band under 19)

UniSTART

Graduates of the Vietnamese public school system are considered Local Students. Graduates of international schools located in Vietnam are considered International Students. Students who have graduated from schools outside of Vietnam can find information about studying at RMIT on our website: http://www.rmit.edu.vn/overseas-students-study-vietnam.

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HOW TO APPLY

At RMIT Vietnam, there are three semester intakes each year:

APPLICATION PROCESS

Accept offer and pay deposit

Start your program atRMIT Vietnam!

Receive letter of offer

Complete online enrolment

Submit your application

FEBRUARY JUNE OCTOBER

CONTACT USRMIT VIETNAM

SAIGON SOUTH 702 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, HCMC (84) 8 3776 1369 enquiries@rmit.edu.vn

HANOI Handi Resco Building, 521 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi (84) 4 3726 1460 hanoi.enquiries@rmit.edu.vn