MSc International Fashion Business Management

at Manchester Metropolitan University

Year 1

The MSc taught programme is 180 level 7 academic credits comprising of: 
 

• 2 x core programme specific units (30 credits) Fashion and Business Practice and Global Brand Development and Strategic Management  
• 2 x core shared units (15 credits) 
• 2 x options units units (15 credits)
• 1 x core shared unit (60 credits)

In addition to course-specific units, the MSc taught programme comprises of both core and options units which are shared across a cluster of MSc courses within Manchester Fashion Institute.

Full-time students complete the programme in 12 months split into 3 terms, each consisting of 60 credits of study. 

Core units
 

• Fashion And Business Practices
• Brands And Consumer Culture
• Fashion Enquiry
• Global Brand Development And Strategic Management
• Masters Project

A minimum of 2:2 Honours degree is required. Equivalent EU/international qualifications are also accepted.

Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

UK AND CHANNEL ISLAND STUDENTS
Full-time fee: £8,500 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).

EU AND NON-EU INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Full-time fee: £16,500 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).

Upon successful completion of this postgraduate degree, graduates will not only meet the immediate needs of a global industry, but will also be equipped to lead on the development of innovative new products and technological practice, to establish their own fashion business, to drive competitive advantage, sustainability and to thrive in a climate of continuous change in the design, communication, and business areas. The portfolio or body of work that is completed throughout this programme will map onto each student’s needs and interests, dependent on their chosen path. 

Therefore, whether it be industry employment, an entrepreneurial venture, social enterprise, freelance work or further postgraduate study that is their ambition, graduates will be well-prepared to transition into employment.

Previous graduates made use of their assignments and tutors’ guidance to prepare and launch their own fashion brands and businesses after graduation, others have gone on to work in roles across the world, such as business manager, branding/marketing executive, social media marketing executive, buyer and merchandiser.