Postgraduate Certificate in Fashion Management

Fashion management not only embraces the design, production and marketing of clothing, but also a wide range of industrial and leisure goods. A new genre of managers with a sharpened sense of creativity and a strong foundation in cross-cultural communications and international business is needed to respond to the needs of an ever more sensitive consumer and competitive market in the fields of manufacturing and merchandising.
Working closely with fashion industry professionals and organisations the Postgraduate Certificate in Fashion Management equips students with a relevant skill base for a wider, clearer and more pertinent understanding of the business. It offers an inside knowledge of industry strategies and cultures combined with a strong underpinning of key business skills, and in addition offers essential fashion industry management knowledge (such as strategic innovation and technology, product sourcing, and supply chain management issues).

The course encourages the development of strategic and entrepreneurial vision, understanding of how to effectively respond to constant changes in consumer demand and personal development appropriate to careers in the fashion and luxury business.

Next Starting Date

* 23rd April 2012

* 24th September 2012

Course Content
List of Taught Modules
1) Fashion Brand Management
2) Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management
3) Fashion Management and Marketing
4) Fashion Trend Forecasting
5) Creative Thinking

6)Project: Applied research investigation combining practical knowledge from all modules.

Course Duration: One Academic Term

Mode of Delivery: Each module consists of 100 hours of learning; 30 hours are spent in lectures/seminars and the rest are spent in directed learning activities, final assessment preparation, and self-study.

Language of Instruction: English

Level of Instruction: Postgraduate

Course Assessment: Group Project 40%, and Final Exam 60%.
(Students must possess an 80% attendance rate to take the final exam and receive the ESE Certificate).

Programme Fees
Application Fee: £50
Registration Fee: £500
Tuition Fee: £6,300

Entry Requirements:
• Application form, completed correctly (click here to apply online)
• A good first degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent level professional qualification (second class honours or GPA 3.0 and above)*
• Resume / CV + personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• IELTS/ TOEFL** score
• Three photographs (passport size)
• Photocopy of passport/ID
• Application fee (£50) to be paid online (www.eselondon.ac.uk/apply.html) addressed to the European School of Economics***

NB: All non-English documents must be officially translated.

* Candidates who do not hold the required qualification but who are able to demonstrate relevant work experience in a managerial position or above for a minimum of 3 years will also be considered.

** Candidates who have completed their first degree or studied in the English language for at least 2 years are not required to submit this test. The committee discourages any candidate with a TOEFL score lower than 577
(paper-based), 233 (computer-based), 90 (internet-based) or IELTS score lower than 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each skill) from applying as the language of instruction is English.

The European School of Economics ETS (for the TOEFL) code numbers are: ESE London: 5977; ESE New
York: 5978; ESE Rome: 1610; ESE Milan: 5974; ESE Florence: 5976; ESE Madrid: 8833

*** ESE application fees are non-refundable and must be paid (online or money order) to the European School of Economics prior to the processing of your application. Fee payment must accompany a completed application. Applications arriving without appropriate fees will not be considered.

To apply online: www.eselondon.ac.uk/apply.html

Maximum Number of Attendees: 30
(In order to provide a unique learning experience with a ratio between Professor to students, no more than 30 students will be admitted into this programme)

Internship Programme: Upon successful completion of the Certificate students may complete an optional 3-month internship. Students will undergo an assessment with the ESE Placement Officer, so as to determine their eligibility for an internship placement. The placement office will assist eligible students in obtaining an internship fitting their profile and career objectives.

Professional Opportunities: The course is designed to provide a unique blend of theoretical and vocational learning which is focused on the principal career opportunities within the global fashion industry.

Credits & Recognition: 60 UK credits awarded. Upon completion of the programme, students will receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Fashion Management validated by the University of Buckingham.

Application Process: To apply for the course, candidates are required to fill out an online application form and submit a non-refundable application with a fee of £50.00. The Certificate online application is available at http://apply.eselondon.ac.uk/ca

Next starting dates

23 April 2012 - London

24 September 2012 - London