Master in International Fashion Management Antwerp Management School

The fashion industry is facing a lot of challenges and this program responds to these challenges, from different perspectives.

Think of topics like developed vs. emerging markets; global vs. local; relevant topics like sustainability and ethics, technology and digitalization, entrepreneurship and innovation. The philosophy of the program is exploring and investing in the fashion industry’s future, growth and development.

We will challenge and coach you to become a leader, thinker and/or entrepreneur, working in responsible, analytical and ingenious ways.

After successful completion of the program, you will receive an official and internationally accredited Master of Science (MSc) degree issued by Antwerp Management School ; ‘Master in Global Management: International Fashion Management.'

Study in three fashion hot spots: Antwerp, Milan and Brazil

Antwerp Management School in Antwerp

In the eighties a group of Belgian fashion designers graduated at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and became world famous. This group was called “the Antwerp Six”. Ever since, the fashion department of this academy in Antwerp is one of the most influential fashion academies in the world and Antwerp became an important international fashion capital. New trends and designers are endlessly evolving in this creative fashion city. Antwerp has developed its own distinctive fashion identity, made by independent designers.

Domus Academy, Milan

Milan is the place to be for fashionatas and the fashion capital of luxury brands, hometown of luxury brands like Giorgio Armani, D&G, Prada and Versace.

Founded in 1982 in Milan and part of Galileo Global Education, Domus Academy is one of the world’s most prestigious schools for post graduate studies in design and fashion design. Domus Academy provides one-year master’s programs, all taught in English, for more than 200 students.

FAAP, São Paulo, Brazil

The fashion industry in Brazil is developing quickly. FAAP in São Paolo is now one of the most important and respected academic institutions in Brazil, with 12 thousand students and 1200 professors. The foundation is an important cultural centre in São Paulo, housing one of the most eminent theaters in town (Teatro FAAP) and the Museu de Arte Brasileira (Museum of Brazilian Art).

Launch your career in the fashion industry by expanding your network

The fashion industry is one built upon networks and personal contacts. Not just knowing people, but connecting with them is crucial to develop a successful career in fashion. Joining this program will expand your network within the fashion industry and will offer you first-hand opportunities. Company visits and guest lectures will provide you with essential introductions and insights that often cannot be achieved anywhere else. Your final masterproject is a project in a fashion company.

Curriculum

Fall Semester - Antwerp

• The Ecosystem of the Fashion Industry
• Marketing & Branding
• Financial Management and Financial Planning
• The Fashion Supply Chain
• Fashion & Law
• Global Leadership Skills
• Electives

Spring Semester - Antwerp / Milan / Sao Paulo

• Entrepreneurship and Business Modeling
• International Perspectives on Fashion Management
• International Study Trip - DOMUS Milan
• International Study Trip - FAAP Sao Paulo

Summer Semester - Antwerp

Master Project

Note: Curriculum is subject to change, depending on the evolution of the Corona pandemic.

Electives

All master’s programs offer 1 full week of elective courses

Electives are all about immersing yourself into

… the impact of new technologies

• Digital Transformation
• Organizing the digital future

… the globalized world

• Geopolitical Challenges
• International Strategy

… leading and managing others, enabling human impact

• Human Capital

… how to solve complex problems

• Global Industry Crisis/Challenges – (e.g. healthcare management under covid, aviation crisis to a greener future)

… think about new ways to create & capture value

• Designing business models for future growth
• Business Model Innovation

Electives for Master in Finance – open for everyone

• Real Estate Finance
• Programming in R

By adding one of these general and hot management courses, students can give their AMS journey a personal touch!

The AACSB and NVAO accreditations awarded to Antwerp Management School clearly demonstrate AMS’ permanent attention to quality education.

AMS is also listed in the Financial Times Rankings and the school takes into account the principles of responsible management education as presented by PRME. Our EMBA has just climbed 10 steps in the Financial Times Ranking, it now holds n° 45 worldwide. Our masters are highly ranked in Eduniversal Rankings en QS World University Rankings. In QS World University Rankings, you can find our programs in the top 10 Best value for money.

Our Master in International Fashion Management is a top-ranked program:

Eduniversal Master Ranking 2021:
N°11 in Fashion Management

• Prepare yourself for a leading management role in the international fashion industry (finance, purchasing, branding,…);
• Understand the dynamics within developed and emerging international fashion markets;
• Develop the understanding of possibilities in new and other fashion markets;
• Explore the relationship between global and local fashion markets and the challenges they present.

• You are recently graduated with little or no work experience;
• You have an interest in the fascinating world of fashion;
• You are an open-minded team player who wants to study in a widely diversified international context.

Nationalities of previous students