Course Description
MSc Strategic Fashion Management provides a systematic study of a range of applied sciences and industry operations in a global context. The course is designed to respond to the needs of the complex and highly competitive global fashion industry. Fashion businesses of all sizes, from luxury to value operators need graduates who can respond effectively to the constantly changing business context; who can rise to challenges and exploit opportunities. Fashion businesses must develop strategic responses to continual global economic change, sustainability agendas and technological developments in order to retain their competitive advantage. All these challenges need competent graduates who can contribute to the success of their businesses.
MSc Strategic Fashion Management brings a current and innovative dimension to both undergraduate and postgraduate provision. The course is run by the Fashion Management team drawing on the input of subject expertise from tutors across the Fashion Business School.
Course Content
The units you will study in Year 1, Stage 1, Level 4 are as follows:
- Introduction to Fashion Management (20 credits)
- Management and Economics (20 credits)
- Marketing Management (20 credits)
- Accounting and Finance (20 credits)
- Product Management (20 credits)
- Better Lives (20 credits)
The units you will study in Year 2, Stage 2, Level 5 are as follows:
- Business Analytics (20 credits)
- People Management (20 credits)
- Language & Culture for Business (20 credits)
- Digital Skills for Fashion Business (20 credits)
- Industry Experience Project (40 credits)
Year 3, Stage 2
Optional Diploma in Professional Studies 120 credits at Level 5 (year in industry or overseas work placement)
The units you will study in Year 3, Stage 3, Levels 6 and 7 are as follows:
- Researching Consumer Behaviour (20 credits)
- Luxury Brand Management (40 credits)
- Corporate Finance & Risk Management (20 credits)
- Advanced Operations Management (40 credits)
The units you will study in Year 4, Stage 4, Level 7 are as follows:
- Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)
- Strategy, Innovation & Disruption (40 credits)
- MSc: Final Major Project (60 credits)
A 20-credit unit is approximately equivalent to 200 hours of learning time, which includes a mixture of taught time, independent study and assessment.
All students are entitled to a tutorial package that consists of:
- one induction tutorial (group);
- tutorials with unit leaders and course leaders as available during open office hours;
- an appropriate level of confidentiality.
Entry Requirements
One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications.
- A Level Passes at Grade C or above (preferred subjects include Business Studies, Maths, Economics, Science, Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages);
- Distinction, Distinction, Merit at BTEC National Diploma;
- IB Diploma 25 points equivalent to 120 new UCAS tariff points (equivalent to 300 old UCAS tariff points);
- 120 new UCAS tariff points (equivalent to 300 old UCAS tariff points) from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject;
- or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications;
- and at least SIX GCSE passes at Grade B or above, or grade 6 or above, including Maths, English and a Science.
APEL (Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning)
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- OR a combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
English Language Requirements
The level required by the University for this course is IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill.
Assessment Methods
The following assessment methods are employed to support the integrated aims of the course outcomes:
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Business Reports
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Essays
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Reflective reports
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Portfolio Work
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Presentations
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Exams
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Live Negotiations
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Dissertation or Practice-based project as final major project
Additional Information
Autumn term:
Monday 14 September - Friday 4 December 2020
Spring term:
Monday 4 January - Friday 12 March 2021
Summer term:
Monday 12 April - Friday 18 June 2021
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