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KPU offers a two-year diploma program that combines an eye for style, and a head for business. In this hands-on program, you will learn practical skills in business, fashion, communication and marketing, while making industry connections that will launch your career. Everything you learn will enable you to jump into careers in Buying, Merchandising, Branding, Forecasting, Styling, Public Relations, Event Planning and Sales, or continue your studies into KPU's Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Program (BBA).

Fashion Marketing Diploma

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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1. Meet applicant category (high school, mature student, transfer student, etc.) 
2. English Proficiency

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Attendance at Fashion Marketing information session (after you submit your online application to KPU, you will receive a link in the Next Steps letter from the Admissions Office)
2. Letter of interest package (3 to 5 pages typewritten, single spaced, size 12 font)
3. Resume
4. Two letters of reference
5. Scanned copies of high school and post-secondary transcripts (in addition to official transcripts requested by Admissions)

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. There are two parts to the application. Once you submit an online application to KPU, you will receive detailed instructions on how to submit your entrance package through an online submission platform. Click here for more information on application process. Please be aware there may be a supplemental fee required to submit your portfolio.

2. Your letter of interest should include:
    - A summary of knowledge about the field of fashion marketing.
    - A statement of personal goals for applying to the program.
    - A brief write-up including personal examples related to as many of the following skills as possible (2-3 paragraphs for each): working in a team, working independently, problem solving, developing personal management, organizational and stress management skills. Examples could come from school, work, play, sports activities etc.

3. For further details about the information session and the letter of interest package, including submission specifics, visit the department's website. 

4. If you are unable to satisfy the English proficiency requirement to enter the undergraduate program at KPU, you may be able to begin your studies through the Faculty’s pathway program. It may give you the option of taking English proficiency upgrading courses, while simultaneously taking a limited number of undergraduate courses at KPU before becoming eligible for admission to undergraduate studies.

5. If you have any general questions about this program, don’t hesitate to contact the Future Students’ Office.


Admission Advice

This is a limited intake program. Limited intake programs are not offered every semester. Please check the academic calendar to verify when this program is being offered.

Applications open for:

Fall semester in October

Note: Select programs may extend the application deadline, space permitting.

Fashion Marketing Diploma

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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