MBA Luxury and Fashion Management

The MBA in Luxury and Fashion Management is an intensive one-year postgraduate program designed for ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs aiming to lead and innovate within the luxury and fashion sectors. This program combines strategic business leadership with deep cultural and creative insight, providing a 360° understanding of the luxury industry from design and production to branding, retail, and digital transformation.

Structured across five comprehensive modules, the curriculum integrates subjects such as strategic management, brand development, consumer psychology, luxury marketing, operations, and sustainability. Students engage in case studies, industry visits, and collaborative projects with luxury brands, gaining direct exposure to real-world challenges and emerging trends.

Graduates leave with a global perspective on luxury, equipped to lead high-performing teams, manage creative enterprises, and drive innovation across fashion, luxury goods, and lifestyle brands.

Duration

1 Year

Program

Module 1: Branding & Creative Communication in Luxury

Develop luxury brand identity, storytelling, and sensory branding strategies.
Learn visual aesthetics, campaign planning, event management, and art direction.
Gain expertise in PR, media relations, and crisis communication in luxury contexts.
Create a brand concept and visual communication plan for a luxury label.

Module 2: Digital Strategy, Influencer Marketing & Social Media

Examine digital transformation in luxury, including e-commerce, AI, and virtual fashion experiences.
Design and execute omnichannel campaigns, influencer collaborations, and social media strategies.
Analyze online reputation management, analytics tools, and the balance between exclusivity and accessibility.

Module 3: Supply Chain, Logistics & Production Management for Luxury Goods

Understand how luxury brands maintain quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability across supply chains.
Study sourcing of premium materials, artisan partnerships, ethical production, and inventory management.
Explore logistics optimization, retail distribution, and circular economy practices shaping modern luxury.

Module 4: Luxury Leadership & Strategic Management

Develop advanced leadership skills tailored to the luxury and fashion industries, including team management, decision-making, and organizational culture.
Explore strategic planning, business model innovation, and growth strategies for global luxury brands.
Analyze financial performance, profitability, and brand valuation with a focus on sustainable and ethical business practices.
Understand the principles of exclusivity, limited editions, heritage preservation, and customer experience management.
Study global market trends, competitive benchmarking, and opportunities for brand expansion and internationalization.

Module 5: Trend Forecasting, Visual Culture & Ethical Design

Master trend forecasting, consumer behavior analysis, and cultural intelligence for the luxury sector.
Analyze visual culture, art, and society as drivers of fashion and design decisions.
Gain exposure to textile, leather goods, and accessory design processes with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Address ethical design principles include diversity, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility.

Capstone Project

Strategic Consultancy or Luxury Business Plan

Work on a real-world consulting project or develop a strategic business plan for a luxury brand.

Present findings and strategic recommendations to a panel of industry experts.

Career Opportunities

Brand Manager
Product or Collection Director
Marketing or Digital Strategy Manager
Fashion Business Consultant
Retail and Merchandising Director
Creative Communication Specialist
Luxury Buyer or Visual Merchandiser

Admission

What you need to apply

Application form
Motivational interviewing
CV (if work experience)
Letter of recommendation

Required level and qualification

Academic level required: 180 ECTS credits or 3 years of university studies
For international campus English level required: IELTS (5.5), TOEFL (70), TOEIC (750)
The program is intended for students and professionals who wish to work in the luxury and fashion trades. In this dynamic and fast-growing sector, creativity and curiosity are key assets. Versatile (e), the student in Management of luxury and fashion must also demonstrate rigor and a sense of responsibility already asserted.

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