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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising (2 years)

This course will prepare you to perform a pivotal role in implementing impactful visual displays in commercial settings. Through thoughtful and strategic visual presentation of products, you will learn to optimise sales and enhance the customers’ experience. This includes the craft of creating compelling window displays, crafting immersive in-store setups and leveraging innovative merchandising techniques with insights into consumer psychology and brand strategy.

ITE College Central
Admission type: JAE , ITE EAE
Course duration : 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JAE:
College Course code
ELB4-A net aggregate
ITE College Central
 V55 16 - 41

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2VM and applies to all colleges.

Applicants should ensure that they do not have colour appreciation deficiency. Interested applicants with this condition should contact ITE for more information.

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Course details

Field of study Media and Design
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7

Any 2 other subjects
1-8

Internship

Internship duration 6 months

Career prospects

Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising graduates are employed by the retail or service establishments such as departmental stores, shopping malls, and specialty stores. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Visual Merchandiser, Window Display Artist, Stylist and Retail Designer

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.