Program Details

Buyer

Certificate
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About the Program

Forecast fashion trends, curate product, and own the ever-changing Fashion Industry with an International Certificate in Buying from LaSalle College Indonesia.

Learning Outcomes

  • Master foundational fashion business and finance processes and principles.
  • Leverage fashion marketing skills.
  • Develop e-commerce management skills.

Profile

Successful Fashion Buyers possess a unique combination of skills, including:

  • Trend Forecasting

    Read market and consumer behaviour to create trend forecasting.
  • Adaptability

    Adapt to changes in trends, technology, and production methods.
  • Persistence

    Work consistently to understand, innovate, and grow your business.

Career Prospects

Fashion Business in Indonesia is booming. Indonesia's Revenue in the Luxury Fashion sector reached US$465.4 million in 2023, and is expected to grow annually by 3.22%, resulting in many job opportunities in luxury fashion retail in the country.

Indonesia also supports the growth of local fashion ecosystem with over 5,000 local fashion brands across the country.


Career Fields

  • Fashion Merchandiser
  • Fashion Buyer
  • Fashion Coordinator
  • Fashion Manager

Diploma & Accreditation

LaSalle College Jakarta's International certificate is provided by LaSalle College International Education. The certificate is obtained through one-year study as a proof that learners have met foundational competencies. 

Required Materials

Laptop computer is mandatory (Mac or PCs. Standard- or student-licensed software must be installed when requested by teachers.

The following features are required for Macs and PCs:

  • iOS or Windows 10 operating system in the teaching language (English or Indonesia)
  • Processor: Intel i5 minimum compatible with virtualization.
  • Memory: 4 GB (8 GB recommended, particularly for illustrator)
  • Hard drive: 500 GB minimum
  • Screen: 14 inches minimum
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi and LAN
  • Ports: minimum of one USB 3.0 port
  • Mouse (may be wireless)

Required Software & Platforms

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Stylus, and Business of Fashion.

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Opportunities

Company Visit

Our connection to the inner circles of the creative industry will grant you a direct glimpse into how it works through a company visit program.


Field Trip - Domestic & International

We aim to produce forward-thinking designers with a global mindset and local approach. Explore the richness of Indonesian culture to find inspiration and innovate, and experience international design and the creative industry scene through an international field trip.


Career Center

Get a head start in the industry with Career Center Services.


Admissions Criteria

Learners must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Possess basic business skills and/or work experience

  • Hold a High School Diploma

  • Have passed the Kejar Paket C test (High School Diploma equivalent)

Academic Dates