Learn how to respond to the complex and fast-changing world of fashion and luxury business management in this innovative and comprehensive master program in Barcelona. The Master in Fashion & Luxury Business Management in Barcelona prepares students for an international career working with big and small fashion and luxury firms in Europe and around the globe.
Fashion and luxury goods companies are constantly looking for people capable to match creativity and management: a new generation of managers, suited to the specific requirements of this industry. The Master in Fashion & Luxury Business Management in Barcelona aims to shape and develop these competencies by integrating learning-by-doing teaching methodology, case studies, company visits, internships, and creative workshops - everything to transform our MA in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain students into the best fashion and luxury professionals of the 21st century.
QUALIFICATION
Higher Education Program: Master of Arts in Fashion and Luxury Business Management
Accreditation Status: A master degree awarded by GBSB Global Business School in Switzerland and internationally accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC)
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Barcelona or Blended
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Afternoons & Evenings
TUITION FEES
€9,900*
*an additional annual administrative fee (950 EUR) and registration fee (200 EUR) must be paid.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Faculty with
Industry Experience
Company Visits
Students from More than
100 Different Countries
Exclusive Access to
Fashion & Luxury
Industry Events
Practical Knowledge
Applicable on
a Global Scale
Career Opportunities
at Top Fashion
& Luxury Companies
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Listed in Forbes Spain in 2024 as a Top Business School
Students Participate in Annual Global Innovation Challenge “L'Oréal Brandstorm”
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
5-Stars Business School by QS Stars Ranking System
#1 Master Program in the field of Luxury Management in Spain by Eduniversal 2024
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
CORE COMPETENCIES OF GLOBAL MANAGERS:
Acquire leadership, negotiation, and communication skills in the Master in Fashion & Luxury Business Management in Barcelona. These competencies are needed to become successful global managers in the fashion and luxury industry.
FASHION AND LUXURY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:
Gain an overview of how fashion and luxury products are designed, created, branded, and promoted in today’s global business environment in Spain, Europe and wordwide.
LUXURY SECTOR ANALYSIS:
Visit companies from different sectors of the luxury industry, meet their executives, and define your career interests.
FASHION AND LUXURY MARKETING:
Understand the rigorous rules for the effective marketing of fashion and luxury brands on a global scale while studying for your Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Barcelona, Spain.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Utilize the resources GBSB Global Business School offers to develop your marketability within the Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Barcelona. Attend a variety of professional workshops, company presentations on campus, and career assessment sessions to ready yourself for the next stage of your career.
Employment At Top Companies
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
TANJA SREDOJEVIC, Slovakia
"GBSB offered the MA in Fashion and Luxury Business Management program I was searching for, particularly, a very specific niche. The MA in Fashion and Luxury Business Management is offered in English, the location in Barcelona is ideal, and there are numerous opportunities available in the city."
GBSB Global Alumna, Class of 2016
ROSALIE ABI KARAM, Lebanon
"I chose GBSB Global Business School because it was the best in Barcelona in fashion and luxury business management, and because of the school’s ASIC accreditation – it was really beneficial to know it was a recognized institution. There are a lot of people from all around the world, and it was a very good thing to experience."
GBSB Global Alumna, Class of 2017
Previous 
Next Understand the Fashion Industry Challenges in the 21st Century & Learn About Different Luxury Sectors
The Fashion Industry
(History of Fashion Lecture or Museum Visit & Scratch Workshop)*
Principles of Luxury & Luxury Sector Analysis
- Food & Wine
- Jewellery & Watches
- Spa & Recreation
- Fashion & Accessories
(The course is based on visits to luxury companies from different sectors)
Learn How to Create and Manage the Fashion & Luxury Products of Tomorrow
Technology and Innovation in the Fashion and Luxury Business
Sustainability in Design of Fashion & Luxury
(Meetings with Managers & Company Visit)*
Brand, Market and Sell Fashion & Luxury in the Most Efficient Way
Fashion & Luxury Marketing, Branding and Event Planning
- Fashion & Luxury Marketing
- Strategic Fashion & Luxury Branding
- Event Management in Fashion & Luxury
(Learning-by-doing: the students will be required to organize a real conference – Business, Innovation, Trends in Fashion (BIT)
Luxury Channel and Distribution Management
(Meetings with Managers)*
Become a Leader and Manage Fashion & Luxury Projects with Ease
Project Development & Finance
- Financial Strategies for Business Development
- Entrepreneurial Project Management
Transversal Competencies of Global Leaders
- Communication, Time Management & Leadership
- Ethics & Responsibility
Capstone Master Project:
A practical group project in which the students perform an organizational analysis or audit, a case study or original research on a specific topic of interest.
* Workshops are subject to change. Meetings with managers involve guest speaker lectures on campus as well as practical visits to companies; the number of such meetings may vary.
CHRISTINA BIFANO
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Photography and Communication, Fitchburg State University, USA
Postgraduate Degree, Textile/Surface Design and Fashion, Accademia Italiana Moda, Italy
Associate Degree, Textile/Surface Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, USA
Career Experience
Trends Specialist, Designers, Startups and New Ventures, Spain
Trend Consultant and Guide, Antiques and Boutiques, Spain
Coordinator and Instructor, IED, Spain
ENRIQUE DIEGUEZ SANCHEZ
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Engineering and Computer Science, Universidad de la Coruña, Spain
Master Degree, Marketing and Market Research, ESCI Business School/Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Career Experience
Head Merchandiser Menswear, Mango (Punto FA S.L.), Spain
International Product Manager, Inditex S.A., Spain
International Product Manager Womenswear, Mango (Punto FA S.L.), Spain
ELENA TECCHIATI
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Psychology, University of Cologne, Germany
Master Degree, Organizational Psychology and Human Resources, University of Ramon Llull, Spain
Career Experience
Coach and Trainer, Liw E.V. & Liw B&T, Bayer Business Services, Germany
Assistant, RHR International, Germany
Advertising and Event Manager, Kat Marketing, Germany
SILVIA MUÑOZ VALERA
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Law, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
PhD, International Law, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
PhD, Law and Sustainable Fashion, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
Career Experience
Co-Founder, ECOLUJO, Spain
Co-Founder, Torrijiano Abogados, Spain
Co-Founder, Cuadruple Legal, Spain
VIRGINIA RONDEEL
Academic Background
Licensed Degree, Fashion Design, ArtEZ Institute of the Arts, Netherlands
Career Experience
President, Association of Sustainable Fashion Barcelona, Spain
Founder, Kunstraum, UK
Product Manager, Liwe, Spain
ANNA ISABEL DOMINGUEZ
Academic Background
BA, International Media, Goldsmith University of London, UK
MSc, Globalization, University College, UK
PhD, Strategic Management –Luxury Brand Management, IE Business School, Spain
Career Experience
Communications Executive, Financial Times Global, UK
Manager of Digital E-Communications, Thomas Pink Ltd. LVMH Group, UK
Manager of Government and Institutional Relations, Seat & VW Group, Germany
CRISTINA LOZANO FERNANDEZ
Academic Background
Industrial Design Engineer, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
MA Fashion Entrepreneurship, London College of Fashion, UK
Career Experience
Co-founder Bridal brand Agapi-Mu, Spain
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO MASTER IN FASHION AND LUXURY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN BARCELONA, YOU MUST:
Have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher;
be in the process of finalizing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent),
or demonstrate a high level of relevant professional experience
Proof of Proficiency in the English Language:
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL - Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/80 (internet based), or 550 (paper based);
- IELTS - Minimum score: 6.0;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Minimum score: C;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system;
- Internal English level testing at GBSB Global.
Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
On Campus
Application Fee
100 EUR
Enrolment Fee (Paid upon Admission)
200 EUR
Annual Administrative Fee
950 EUR
Tuition Fee for the Program (60 ECTS credits)
9,900 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
3,683 EUR
Tuition Fee per Academic Credit (1 ECTS credit)
184 EUR
(Visiting students)
Payment Conditions:
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (EU Students)
3,683 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (Non-EU Students)
4,950 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance and a requirement to send visa documents
The remaining Tuition Fees are due the first Friday (Week 1) of the program.
Master´s Program Duration: 3 Quarters = 1 Academic Year
A discount may be applied if the student choses to pay
the full amount at the time of program acceptance.
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If payments are not paid by the deadlines, a penalty fee is applied as per Terms and Conditions.
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Payments are accepted online or by bank transfers (commission charges may apply).
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Program fees do not include accommodation, flights, insurance or program materials.
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Students who wish to participate in Global Study Trips may do so by paying additional fees.
