Program Details

Retail Manager

Certificate
A confident woman with glasses stands smiling at the camera in a chic boutique, racks of clothing in the background.

About the Program

Infuse business skills & professional experience with essential understanding of the fashion world. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Master textiles for product development.
  • Explore the art of marketing.
  • Create impactful activations for fashion businesses.
  • Experience fashion store operation and business processes.

Profile

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

  • Trend Forecasting

    Read market and consumer behaviour.
  • Adaptability

    Evolve with 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 Marketer
  • Fashion Store Manager
  • Fashion Promotion Specialist
  • Fashion Brand Manager
  • Visual Display Artist
  • Brand/Boutique Owner

Diploma & Accreditation

LaSalle College Jakarta's International Certificate in Retail Manager is provided by LaSalle College International Education. The certificate is obtained through one-year study as proof that learners have met the foundational competencies in their respective field.

Required Materials

Laptop computer is mandatory (Macs or PCs). Standard or student-licensed software must be installed when requested by mentors.

  • 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

Get a first-hand glimpse of how the Fashion industry works through our internship & company visit program.

Gain hands-on experience and be ready to work in the industry right after graduation.

LaSalle College Jakarta learners are frequently hired full-time right after internship.

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 our 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