Technical Apparel Design

Technical Apparel Design

Post-baccalauriate degree
18 months
Application deadlines: March
Processing time: 14 days
Application fee: CA$120
Part-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: CA$21,460.26
Domestic tuition: CA$18,561.66

Program overview

Our diploma places you at the centre of BC's world-renowned technical apparel industry. Our curriculum was developed in collaboration with Vancouver-based companies like Arc'teryx, Global Collective, lululemon, Mountain Equipment Co-Op, Mustang Survival and Sugoi, as well as top academics and researchers. In just 3 semesters, you'll gain the research, design, business and leadership skills needed to join the next generation of design innovators. And thanks to our flexible delivery model, you can still work part-time.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
Part-time

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
  • PTE
n addition to the Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply: - A baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 in the final 60 credits of study - Letter of Interest package - Interview Note: * Undergraduate degrees in relevant disciplines will be considered, including Design, Fashion, Product Design, Interior Design, Kinesiology (Human Factors/Ergonomics), Architecture, Visual and Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Textile Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, Science and Business. Students outside of these disciplines should contact the department for more information about the consideration of their degrees.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the program will not only access new design and technical knowledge but will also develop competencies for design thinking with the end-user in mind, leadership, and global business skills. They will be prepared to work in a number of areas in the technical apparel and product design industry in roles such as researchers, inventors, designers, product developers, and technical designers. Graduates may also be interested in industrial design, health-care, business development and manufacturing.

Campus location

Surrey , Canada

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