RMIT launches new fashion program

Tiếng Việt

RMIT launches new fashion program

A shift in focus for RMIT University’s fashion program has placed it in the best position to produce work-ready graduates for the global fashion industry.

RMIT Fashion Program Manager, Dr Nina Yiu, said the textile and garment sector was one of the largest industries in Vietnam, and a key contributor to its economic growth.

“Revenue in Vietnam’s fashion sector is projected to reach US$1.26 billion in 2020, according to [German online data provider] Statista,” Dr Yiu said.

“A current fast-growing shift in consumer markets has also generated a high demand for employees and leaders who are not only experts in design and product management, retail and merchandising, but also in customer relationship management and communication.”

Dr Yiu noted that the new Bachelor of Fashion (Enterprise), which addresses the aforementioned areas, will prepare its students to become leaders in fashion enterprise, by building their knowledge base and skills in fashion retail, marketing and product management.

Bachelor of Fashion (Enterprise) Program Manager Dr Nina Yiu said the new program will prepare its students to become global leaders in fashion enterprise.

“The 30-course program will provide students with a solid foundation and deep understanding of various aspects and areas of the fashion industry, including sustainability and industry ethics,” Dr Yiu said.

“They will also be able to engage with industry through guest lecturers, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) projects, and internships to give them a chance to connect theory to practice and engage closely with real industry partners.”

In the most recent fashion degree projects at RMIT, students worked with international companies, including Inditex, H&M, Woolmark, and Li & Fung, to develop new products and comprehensive merchandise planning.

RMIT Vietnam's fashion students Nguyen Ngoc Lien Giang and her teammates reused leftover footwear materials, such as leather and PVC leather from Inditex (i.e Zara) sneaker factories, to create innovative and practical tote bags.

Students are also given access to valuable online resources such as the Berg Fashion Library, the Vogue Archive and the fashion trends website WGSN, to help them stay up-to-date with key trends in the industry.

Dr Yiu emphasised that the international learning environment, elite facilities, strong industry connections, and global experiences at RMIT ensured “the student learning experience was comprehensive and transformative”.

RMIT alumnus and Fashion Print Designer at Afromazi Design Saigon, Nguyen Thuy Yen Nhi, said RMIT’s fashion program contributed to her career enormously.

“I met so many amazing people who have become my friends. The skills and knowledge that I gained enabled me to identify many professional growth paths to choose from to suit my ambitions. After graduating, I was offered a position that was recommended by RMIT’s career services.

“My current employer always wants to meet RMIT students. So I’m proud to say I’m an RMIT alumnus.”

Story: Ha Hoang

Communication and design

Media Release

30 June 2020