Graduate Diploma of Fashion (Entrepreneurship)

About the course

This Graduate Diploma of Fashion (Entrepreneurship) develops the knowledge and confidence to create and grow a fashion enterprise in a global context. You’ll build skills in fashion business strategy, innovation and industry-focused decision-making, supported by contemporary fashion and retail insights. The program is delivered on campus and connects learning to real fashion-sector opportunities as a Graduate Diploma in fashion entrepreneurship. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across fashion business, retail and product ventures, applying entrepreneurial thinking to launch brands or drive growth in existing organisations. Career directions can include retail buying and merchandising, fashion retail management, merchandise planning and fashion e-commerce management, as well as opportunities in fashion design and related analytical roles. Outcomes align with Graduate Diploma-level capability in fashion entrepreneurship and innovation.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)