University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
BConSci (Clothing: Retail Management)Pretoria, South Africa
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
BConSci (Clothing: Retail Management)
Clothing Retail Management combines clothing construction, design, fashion, textiles, consumer behaviour, and retail and merchandising subjects with various marketing and business modules to prepare students for the exciting and everchanging textile and clothing industry. Candidates who excel in this program are those who are both creative and analytical, and can function well under pressure and in team-oriented environments.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Language and study skills 110
- Academic orientation 102
Core modules
- Marketing management 120
- Economics 110
- Economics 120
- Aesthetics 121
- Financial accounting 111
- Financial accounting 122
- Informatics 183
- Clothing production: sewing techniques 110
- Clothing production: processes 120
- Design principles 111
- Business management 114
- Business management 124
- Statistics 110
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Consumer behaviour 212
- Integrated marketing communications 224
- Costume and fashion history 210
- Fashion forecasting 222
- Flat pattern design 212
- Pattern use and good fit 221
- Business management 210
- Business management 220
- Textiles: Utilities, fibres and yarns 212
- Textiles: Structures and finishes 222
Curriculum: Year 3
Core modules
- Marketing research 314
- Marketing management 321
- Business law 210
- Business law 220
- Aesthetics: Product, consumer and environment 320
- Social and cultural aspects of clothing 311
- Clothing production 321
- Consumer facilitation 222
Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Clothing retail management 410
- Clothing merchandising 420
- Product development 411
- Experiential training in industry 403
- Textiles: new and sustainable developments 411
- Textiles: Quality assurance and consumer aspects 422
- Research project 400
Program Outcome
Total credits: 510