- FAS5001 - Applied Fashion Strategies (2)
- MAR5004 - Applied Retail Strategies (2)
- MAR5006 - Applied Brand Management (2)
- FAS5101 - Comprehensive Cases in Fashion Management (2)
- OPE5002 - Event Management in Practice (2)
- FAS5002 - Fashion Ethics (2)
- FAS5000 - Fashion Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2)
- FAS5003 - Fashion Management in Practice (2)
- FAS5201 - Graduate Research Project in Fashion Management (2)
- BUS5004 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2)
- MAR5010 - Luxury Management (2)
- MAR5012 - Product Management (2)
- MAR5512 - Applied Product Management (2)
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Graduate Programs / Master / Fashion Management
Looking for the Metropolitan edition?
More information about the Metropolitan edition of this program, offered only at our campus in Amsterdam, is available on the website of the Metropolitan Business School Amsterdam.
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Starting dates
Our academic calendar is based on a quarter system with 10-week quarters that each consist of two 5-week terms planned in the fall, winter, spring and summer of each academic year. Our program's flexible structure and modular design allows for an optimal further education planning and provides multiple starting dates at the start of every Term, in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, and August. All campuses follow the same academic calendar. Several of our campuses also organize early-start options for students, including Business English and individual Pre-Master courses.
Teaching schedule
Courses are available in various formats, including daytime courses typically between 8.30 and 18.30, seminar courses with visiting professors on two or more consecutive days, online and distance learning courses available 24/7, private courses, and at certain campuses also evening courses typically from 19.00 to 22.00 and weekend courses typically on Saturdays, or any combination in a blended format. Courses are scheduled usually in sessions of 3 hours each. Connect with an admissions advisor, or refer to the course planning once enrolled to find out more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year and at our various campuses.
Program language
All courses are taught entirely in English across the campus network. Students should have a certain proficiency in English when they start. Students may have English as a native language, may have had English as the language of instruction during previuos studies, may have had advanced English langauge courses during previous studies, may have an English language school certificate, and/or may have scores from standardized tests such as TOEFL or IELTS. Refer to the table below for further details on required scores for standardized tests and language school certificates (CEFRL). Depending on the submitted documentation, students may be subjected to an English test at the start of their studies. Typically, non-native speakers who studied in English before or those who had advanced English lessons during previous studies, and with sufficient confidence, perform well. Because of the multi-cultural environment, only a relatively small percentage of students are native speakers.
| additional English lessons | TOEFL | IELTS | CEFRL | Duolingo English test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| optional | 60 or higher | 6.0 or higher | C1 or higher | 109 or higher |
| recommended | 46 to 59 | 5.5 | B2 | 100 to 108 |
| mandatory | 45 or lower | 5.0 or lower | B1 or lower | 95 or lower |
Program duration
Full-time students can earn a Master degree in 1 academic year of 9 months, for a total of 3 quarters of 20 credits each, or within 12 months when spreading the workload.
Part-time students can earn a Master degree in 2 to 3 academic years, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection and the course planning. Completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the typical duration of the full-time program. The more flexible your working hours, the more courses you will be able to join to finish faster. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Refer to the Teaching Schedule information on this page for more details on available courses. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.
Program requirements
The structure of our flexible study programs is based on the American model of higher education, allowing students to choose their courses (with some limitations) based on program requirements, previous studies, current interests and future ambitions. Each of our programs has different "Program Requirements" that need to be met by the end of the studies. Once a minimum number of courses has been completed or a minimum number of credits has been earned in each category of these Program Requirements, a request for graduation can be submitted. Take a look further down this page for the specific requirements for this program.
Study destinations
Our campuses are all located in the city center of several exciting destinations. Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters, but may also choose a single campus as their destination of choice. Students who prefer shorter periods abroad can join our seminar courses taught by visiting professors at several of our campuses throughout the academic year.
Program schedule
All campuses offer identical study programs and follow the same program structures for an interruption-free experience. However, not all courses are taught face-to-face at all campuses. Some courses are organized in a hybrid format (partially face-to-face, partially virtual), and some only virtually. Some programs are therefore also only available in a blended format, with some courses face-to-face, hybrid or virtually. Blended programs (and hybrid courses) are an excellent option for independent students as well as for globetrotters travelling far beyond the reaches of our campus network.
Program content
| Courses | European Credits (EC) | |
| Courses from the Fashion Management cluster | 6 out of 8 | 12 |
| Courses from the Marketing Management cluster | 2 out of 4 | 4 |
| Courses from the Financial Management cluster | 2 out of 4 | 4 |
| Courses from the Human Resource Management cluster | 2 out of 4 | 4 |
| Courses from the Supply Chain Management cluster | 2 out of 4 | 4 |
| Business Skills courses | 2 out of 4 | 4 |
| Electives |
8 | 16 |
| Subtotal | 24 | 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Final Project |
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12 |
| Total | 60 |
These requirements are valid for all students starting in October 2020 or later. Students who started prior to this date can refer to the Student Guide for the applicable program requirements. All students should refer to the Student Guide for the correct program requirements at the time of starting the program. Information on this webpage may be outdated and is intended for promotional purposes only. The related courses listed below are subject to change and availability.
Note that while most courses account for 2 EC, some account for 4 EC. Attempting 4 EC courses will affect the course count in the tables below which is based on 2 EC courses only. The credit count is leading in the determination of meeting program requirements.
Alternative Final Projects, such as a Business Project may be available in the Metropolitan programs at our campus in Amsterdam. Academic and other conditions apply.
Fashion Management Financial Management I Financial Management II (subject to availability) Human Resource Management I Human Resource Management II (subject to availability) Marketing Management I Marketing Management II (subject to availability) Supply Chain Management I Supply Chain Management II (subject to availability) Business Skills Electives Final Project
