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Explore our comprehensive range of programs, courses, and short courses designed to help you achieve your educational goals and advance your career.

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Undergraduate
120 Credits
BSc - Fashion Business and Communication
BSC-001
4 Years

The BSc Fashion Business and Communication program, aims to prepare you for a successful career in the complex and competitive global fashion industry. This course will challenge you by equipping you with knowledge and skills in product planning, brand management, sustainability, supply chain, business analysis and financial accounting, retail and marketing. It will encourage you to become leaders and innovators in the business of fashion.

Associate Degree
60 Credits
AD, Fashion Design
ADFA-001
2 Years

This program is created to equip students with the fundamental technical skills, creative design processes, industry knowledge, and professional practices required for entry-level positions in the global fashion industry or for further specialized study.

Associate Degree
60 Credits
AD, Fashion Business and Marketing
ADFBM-001
2 Years

This program is created to equip students with the strategic, analytical, digital, and operational knowledge and skills required for entry-level roles in the dynamic global fashion business ecosystem, including buying, merchandising, marketing, branding, retail, and e-commerce.

Diploma
45 Credits
Diploma in Fashion Business and Management
DFB-001
3 Semesters

The major in Fashion Business Management provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for assuming positions in the merchandising industry in areas such as buying, sales, product development, creative fashion presentation, retail management, and marketing.

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active
12 Weeks
Fashion Marketing
SCH-010
Short Course

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of marketing in the fashion industry. This course will cover topics such as consumer behavior, brand management, advertising and promotion, social media marketing, and retail strategies. Students will learn how to develop effective marketing strategies and campaigns to successfully promote and sell fashion products.

active
12 Weeks
Creative Fashion Portfolio
SCH-006
Short Course

The course covers essential aspects of portfolio development, including project selection, layout composition, storytelling and refining presentation techniques. Students will also strengthen their creative research and illustration skills and gain confidence in their ability to translate ideas into a cohesive visual narrative. Particular attention will be paid to demonstrating both the creative process and the final outcome, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging portfolio.

active
12 Weeks
Digital Fashion Illustration
SCH-004
Short Course

This 12-week intensive program equips students with industry-relevant skills in digital fashion illustration, combining artistic creativity with cutting-edge technology. Using school-provided graphic drawing tablets, students will master digital tools to translate fashion concepts into professional-grade illustrations. The curriculum progresses from foundational sketching to advanced techniques like fabric rendering, dynamic presentation, and portfolio development. Emphasizing hands-on projects, students will develop a unique visual style. By integrating traditional design principles with digital workflows, this course prepares students for diverse roles in fashion, from design houses to digital content creation.

active
12 Weeks
Pattern Development
SHC-001
Short Course

This 8-week course at Phnom Penh Fashion Institute will provide you with the skills you need to get started with pattern making and garment construction.

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active
3 Credits
PATTERN DEVELOPMENT I
FD1003
core

In this course, students will learn the fundamental technical skills to create garments, starting with the introductory and progressing into more complex and dynamic applications. Students will learn skills such as pattern making, draping, sewing and other means of garment construction in a critical and explorative manner while addressing cultural, social, and environmental contexts. Class time will comprise of learning the technical fundamentals of garment construction; applying research outcomes to manipulate, build, and construct 2D/3D products; exploring, analyzing, and deconstructing fashion products to understand construction methods; and navigating the design process as it moves from 2D to 3D.

This course addresses business analytics used by merchants, product developers, planners, wholesale sales, and more. Students are prepared to think critically, measure, and analyze the financial elements (key performance indicators) used in the fashion business.

active
3 Credits
FASHION HISTORY
FDNFD0002
core

This course presents a visual history of fashion from ancient Egypt to the present, with particular emphasis on recent history from the mid-19th through the early 21st centuries. Students discuss and analyze historical periods and their influence on contemporary fashion.

active
3 Credits
DIGITAL FLATS & SPECS
FD1006
core

In this course we will focus on the practical and necessary tools used in the design process to ensure clear and effective communication for product development and manufacturing. Working from existing garments, students will be introduced to creating technical packages that contain detailed flat sketches, instructions, garment measurements, construction details, technical notes, and more, while learning how to communicate design ideas clearly and effectively through digital means. Students will also be introduced to the product development process and lifecycle. Students complete the course with examples of technical packages and an understanding of their role in streamlining the manufacturing process.