Master in Fashion Management
The Course
The Master in Fashion Management combines the study of fashion with an in-depth examination of its management side.
You will learn how to respond to changing consumer trends, generate brand awareness of a fashion line, and manage a fashion collection from conception through production and distribution. You will work on projects related to product development, merchandising, advertising, and fashion buying.
*Subject to validation.
Who Should Apply
This program is addressed to candidates who have a first-level degree and/or professional experience in fashion and accessory design, arts, humanities, economics, or business.
The program is also open to candidates with a background in other disciplines, if they are motivated by a strong interest in fashion management.
All courses are taught in English. A high level of proficiency in the English language is required.
Career Paths
Graduates can aspire to a variety of management roles within the fashion industry, overseeing design, production, or marketing.
Job titles include:
- Fashion brand manager
- Fashion buyer
- Fashion merchandiser
- Product manager
- Brand strategist
- Events manager
- Supply chain manager
- Marketing/public relations consultant
- Fashion entrepreneur
EXPLORE THE PROGRAMME
The Master’s in Fashion Management programme is workshop-based, supported by seminars, lectures, tutorials, and fieldwork. Industry professionals, the programme leader, and project leaders will guide you via individual coaching and mentorship.
The combination of accredited coursework and real-life professional projects gives students the opportunity to build on their academic foundation, while gaining valuable work experience directly applicable to their future careers.
Students can apply to the Academic Master’s Programme, accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, or to the Master of Arts degree with an international UK validation.
ACADEMIC MASTER'S PROGRAMME
Graduates of the Academic Master’s Programmes earn a degree that is recognised throughout Europe and the world, receiving an Academic Master’s Degree (60 ECTS credits) accredited by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR)**, in addition to a Domus Academy Master’s Diploma.
The programme consists of 5 modules, including a curricular internship and a final project workshop.
** The academic Master’s Degree is awarded by NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti.
INTERNATIONAL DOUBLE AWARD MASTER’S
From September 2021, Domus Academy will expand the offering for students with the addition of a double award master’s programme path. This will enable student to obtain an Academic Master’s Degree validated by the Italian MUR and a Master of Arts degree, with an international UK validation from Regent’s University London*.
Students will be able to integrate the current master programme path consisting of 5 modules including a curricular internship and a final project workshop with additional classes and a more in-depth individual final project.
The UK validation will give students a more international recognition of their study path and the possibility to gain a Master of Arts Degree (90 ECTS) issued by Regent’s University London that will enable them to access to the majority of international PhD programmes.
*Subject to validation.
Courses
Coursework focuses on examining the history of fashion design, learning management and marketing strategies for fashion and luxury goods companies, exploring factors that determine the economic performance of a company, branding your own work, and developing your professional identity.
Workshops
Guided by industry professionals and faculty project leaders, you will work with leading companies on practical projects related to fashion management, such as creating a proposal for an advertising campaign or helping to develop an innovative, consistent fashion collection from research to realization.
Professional Experience
To gain real experience working in your field, you will choose from an internship at a company site, a work project on campus in collaboration with a company, or an entrepreneurship module. In each case, you will benefit from mentorship, an inside perspective on your field, and valuable career connections.
Companies
Several prestigious companies and design studios collaborate with the Master in Fashion Management program, actively participating in courses, workshops, internships, and international competitions organized by the department.
Get Inspired
Check out some projects that our students have completed with top brands.
Visiting Professors
Other visiting professors and collaborators include fashion brand managers, buyers, merchandisers, designers, and entrepreneurs such as:
Fernando G. Alberti, Leonardo Arienti, Matteo Augello, Andrea Banfi, Marco Bazzoni, Stefania Benigni, Stefania Boleso, Laura Bonin, George Bouvier, Max Brun, Gaya Calabro, Alberto Campagnolo, Gianluca Cantaro, Alessandro Caron, Alberto Cavalli, Valentina Colombari, Claudia D’Arpizio, Francois De Monts, Katie Dominy, Edoardo Fano, Alfredo Canducci Pais Ferrera, Sabrina Firman, Diletta Grella, Maria Jaber, Felice Limosani, Maximilian Linz, Caterina Lunghi, Jarvis Macchi, Sara Maino, Alessandro Manzi, Jessica Michault, Chiara Monateri, Helen Nonini, Asli Ozbek, Farah Liz Pallaro, Grazia Parisi, Matteo Patalano, Gaia Rancati, Carlo Rivetti, Laura Santanera, Marina Spadafora, Enza Stagni, Annamaria Tartaglia, Gaia Trussardi, Riccardo Vannetti, Pamela Ventura, Mary Villa, Jenny Walton, Uberta Zambeletti.
Fees
The Master’s in Fashion Management at Domus Academy involves the following costs, in addition to the payment of a degree fee to be paid within one month before the course start date, equal to € 540 for the Academic Master’s Programme and € 650 for the Master’s of Arts.
Matriculation Fee: € 540/650
See the Tuition Fees page for more information.
EU & Switzerland Students
Academic Master's Programme: € 18900
Pre-Enrollment | € 3000 |
Tuition | € 15900 |
Master of Arts: € 21900
Pre-Enrollment | € 3000 |
Tuition | € 18900 |
Non - EU students
Academic Master's Programme: € 24900
Pre-Enrollment | € 3000 |
Tuition | € 21900 |
Master of Arts: € 29000
Pre-Enrollment | € 3000 |
Tuition | € 26000 |
Scholarships
Domus Academy is proud to support talented students with scholarship opportunities. Watch this space to discover the latest calls for scholarships launched in collaboration with leading brands, design studios, and publishers.