Fashion Business & Creative Arts Program

Train in branding, marketing, and creative direction—right in downtown Vancouver.

Train in-person at our Vancouver campus. This full-time program runs 2.5 days per week, with schedule options designed for busy lives.

11 months

Graduate with a Diploma in Fashion Business & Creative Arts and be prepared for roles in branding, marketing, and creative direction.

Diploma

Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans available—our team can walk you through your options.

$19,900

Program Overview

Build a foundation in fashion business, branding, and creative strategy:

  • Fashion marketing and brand development

  • Digital commerce and content creation

  • Visual storytelling and creative direction

  • Merchandising and product planning

  • Fashion operations and communication

  • Collaboration across design and business teams

You graduate with the skills to help build and position fashion brands.

What You Learn

Train through hands-on projects that reflect real brand environments:

  • Creative campaigns and brand projects

  • Guided, hands-on assignments

  • Real-time feedback and coaching

  • Portfolio development across visual and strategic work

  • Small class sizes for personalized support

  • Collaborative, project-based learning

This is practical training—not theory-based learning.

How You Train

  • Focused business and creative training
    Learn how brands are built and brought to market

  • Industry-relevant curriculum
    Training reflects modern fashion marketing and commerce

  • Portfolio-driven approach
    Graduate with work that reflects your creative direction

  • Career-focused approach
    Build skills for roles across fashion business and branding

What Makes This Different

Want the full curriculum? Download the program magazine.

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Program Logistics

Find details on tuition, program length, and how to apply.

  • Tuition: $12,500

    Financial options: Merit-based tuition awards, flexible payment plans, and government student loans are available for those who qualify. Our Admissions Advisors can walk you through your options.

    See international student tuition here.

    Program Costs:

    • Application Fee: $250

    • Course Materials: $3,810

    • Beauty Supply Kit: $350 (estimated)

    • Media Makeup Supply Kit: $150 (estimated)

    • Location: Downtown Vancouver

    • Format: In-person, hands-on training

    • Time Commitment: 20 hours/week (2.5 days/week)

    • Total Length: 8 months (includes 2 weeks of scheduled breaks)

    • Program Hours: 580

    • Weeks of Education: 29 weeks

    • Class Size: Maximum 16 students

    • Credential: Certificate

    We offer flexible schedules for busy lives and multiple intakes throughout the year. An Admissions Advisors can help you select the best schedule and start date for you.

    This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

  • To enroll, applicants must meet JCI’s General Admission Requirements.

TALK TO OUR TEAM

  • "I genuinely owe so much to this program. It changed the course of my life in the best way. When I first started, I was unsure of myself and hesitant to step into something so new and challenging. But from the very beginning, every single one of my instructors believed in me, even before I fully believed in myself. They didn’t just teach me the skills I needed, they pushed me to grow, step out of my comfort zone, and see what I was truly capable of. "

    — Emma C, Graduate

  • "The instructors care about the students and it shows. They also instilled a level of understanding about the number of avenues we could take moving into our careers and mentored us towards what we were interested in. That's what sets JCI apart for me and it's why I would recommend it to someone in a similar position as myself!"

    — Cortney R, Graduate

  • "This is a hands-on program that blends business skills with a creative side, helping the future generation learn how to build, market and manage ideas in today’s fast paced industries."

    — Marina De Paoli, Product Developer at Lululemon

Where JCI Grads Go

Graduates go on to work in fashion marketing, brand strategy, merchandising, and creative direction, as well as build independent creative practices.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Yes. Merit-based tuition awards are available for qualifying students, and government student loans may be an option depending on eligibility.

    Our team can walk you through what applies to you.

  • Programs run on a structured, full-time schedule (approximately 2.5 days per week), with options designed to fit around work or other commitments.

    We’ll share current schedule options when you connect with our team.

  • You’ll graduate with a certificate or diploma depending on your program, along with a portfolio of your work developed throughout your training.

  • No. All programs are delivered in person.

    These are hands-on skills, and training in a studio, salon, or clinic environment is essential to building real ability.

  • No prior experience is required.

    Most students start with an interest and build their skills from the ground up.

  • You’ll need to meet our general admission requirements.

    Our team will guide you through the process step by step once you reach out.

  • JCI Institute is located in downtown Vancouver:

    Suite #200 – 1155 Robson Street
    Vancouver, British Columbia

Talk to Our Team

You don’t need to have everything figured out. Most students start by exploring, asking questions, and seeing the space before deciding.

Fill out the form—we’ll send you a link by text and email, so you can book a call or campus visit when it works for you.