Fashion Design & Technology

The Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Technology prepares students for careers in the apparel industry by simulating a professional working environment. The four-year program is selective entry, meaning Kwantlen University accept only the most promising students and give them the individual attention they need to meet their potential. The program is also limited intake with first-year seats only available each Fall. To ensure that students are global citizens with strong critical thinking skills, the curriculum combines specific fashion and technology courses with a wide range of electives in business and humanities courses. The unique, industry-focused curriculum gives students the design skills, business acumen and marketing savvy needed to compete in the global fashion marketplace.

Many graduates have secured positions in local apparel and design companies well before graduation. Many more find that the graduation showcase events, which are attended by industry and media have helped launch their design career.

The Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Technology program is for anyone with a passionate, lifelong interest in fashion. Pair this with an aptitude for creative design, technical construction, trend forecasting and an appreciation for fabric, prints, colours and it is a success story in the making. Students come from diverse backgrounds: from young designers fresh out of high school to industry professionals looking to advance their career.