DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Spain
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Afternoons & Evenings
TUITION FEES
€9,900
Navigate the fast-paced world of fashion and luxury business by enrolling in our innovative master program. Our comprehensive Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain prepares students for the international market, encouraging students to network with fashion and luxury firms in Europe and around the globe. The Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain develops these competencies through learning-by-doing teaching methodologies, case studies and creative workshops - transforming our Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain students into top professionals.
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
GBSB Global Business School’s Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain has earned numerous accolades for offering an upstanding education that is distinguishing. Ranked among the best schools to study fashion and luxury business management in Spain, GBSB Global draws students from around the world, adding a phenomenal layer of diversity to its novel program.
Ranked one of the five best masters in the areas of luxury in Spain by the leading national web portals Deluxes.net and Finanzas.com
MA in Fashion & Luxury Business Management is Accredited by the European Council of Business Education
Accredited by ASIC and approved by Ofsted, an affiliate of ENQA
Master in Spain Awarded as a Four Stars by QS Ranking System
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Over a nine-month course of study, students of our Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain program will take an in-depth approach to the different sectors within the industry, examine their complexities and look at ways in which students can envision themselves finding solutions to the challenges faced today. Discover how technology and sustainability are changing the face of the fashion and luxury brand market for the better. GBSB Global prepares students to become global leaders with the competencies needed to orchestrate effective marketing, communications, event planning, project management and distribution.
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.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
CORE COMPETENCIES OF GLOBAL MANAGERS:
Acquire leadership, negotiation and communication skills in the Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management program in Spain. These soft skills are imperative to becoming a successful global manager in the fashion and luxury industry.
FASHION AND LUXURY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:
Obtain an overview of how fashion and luxury products are designed, created, branded and promoted in today’s globalized world.
LUXURY SECTOR ANALYSIS:
Visit companies from various sectors of the luxury industry, meet their executives, and identify your career interests.
FASHION AND LUXURY MARKETING:
Gain an understanding of the rigorous rules impacting the effective marketing of fashion and luxury brands on a global scale while studying for your Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain.
LEARNING METHODOLOGY
Our Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain is celebrated for its unique learning methodology. Throughout the academic year, our students have the opportunity to explore every sector of the fashion and luxury world, meet and network with leading market experts, famous companies and even organize their own fashion conference.
A portion of the course is focused on visits to luxury companies from different sectors such as food & beverage, jewelry & watches, spa & recreation, and fashion & accessories.
In the past for example, our students visited Freixenet, the number one ranked Cava producer worldwide and a proud Catalan company! This is in addition to other extraordinary international luxury companies students have the opportunity to network and potentially collaborate with. Discovery your passion and career direction by exploring these different areas of expertise.
Company Visits
GBSB Global students visit local fashion companies who play a vital role in the Spanish market. These name brand companies are renown throughout the world and among locals. Meeting with executives, marketing professionals and the designers themselves, GBSB Global Business School offers students spectacular networking opportunities to engage in the world of fashion and luxury brands and position themselves in the right professional circles. Whether participating in class or attending a company visit, students are encouraged to ask questions, take notes, exchange CV's and other pertinent information that could possibly lead to further contact and dialogue post-graduation.
Fashion Shows
Spain, a trend setter in fashion and home to renown names like Manolo Blahnik, the high-end shoe designer, and Uterqüe, the umbrella company for the highly recognized brands, Zara, Pull & Bear, Oysho, and Massimo Dutti, is the place any student interested in making a name for him or herself wants to study today. From walking Passeig de Gracia and exploring designer ateliers to sitting front and center to any one of the fashion shows hosted in both Barcelona and Madrid, students are encouraged to explore the world of fashion and luxury available at their finger tips. GBSB Global organizes a host of activites, visits, talks and workshops engaging with the community of artisans passionate about their craft and educating the next generation of great minds.
HOSTING AN EVENT
At GBSB Global, we value the transmission of the universal competencies, such as leadership, management and creativity, to our students. As a capstone project, students have the exceptional opportunity to organize their own fashion conference, where in a controlled environment, classroom learning meets the real word. The BIT of Fashion Conference provides students with the exceptional learning opportunity to orchestrate a real conference with big names from the industry.
The BIT of Fashion has gained immense notoriety in Barcelona and the whole of Europe. Recent presenters have travelled from Great Britain and Germany, among a host of other countries, to participate and contribute to the exchange of knowledge and ideas, the foundation in which the BIT of Fashion Conference was developed on.
What’s more, you will learn from illustrious professors who are industry experts and renown guest speakers who practice a learning by doing approach to business. You’ll participate in recognized case studies from prestigious institutions and so much more!
Students may find a mentor, whether that be a curator, a professor or a business owner we meet in the field, that will usher in a newfound appreciation for the industry and guide you on your career path. GBSB Global offers so much more than just another degree. Our Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management program will change the way you see the world.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
GBSB Global Business School works closely with students to develop their marketability within the Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain. Our team coordinates professional workshops, company presentations, and vocation assessments to prepare students for the next phase of their career.
Graduates are highly competitive and are quickly employed by celebrated names in the fashion and luxury industry:
Ioannis is one of our esteemed alumni from our Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain that capitalized on his leadership and communication skills to effectively orchestrate the 2017 BIT of Fashion Conference with a panel of student leaders.
In this role he secured a traineeship with one of the presenters he invited to attend the conference which ultimately led to his employment with Swarovski. Ioannis invested his time in networking at conferences, attending company visits and making a name for himself all while studying for his degree. We couldn’t be prouder of his accomplishments. Learn more about Ioannis’s success story!
To be qualified for admission to master in fashion and luxury business management in spain, 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
Have a high level of English language
Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
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.
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.
TESTIMONIALS
ROSALIE ABI KARAM,
LEBANON
MA FASHION 2017
"I chose GBSB Global Business School because it was the best Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain. I also chose the program based on the ASIC accreditation – it was really beneficial to know it was a recognized institution. The students and professors came from all around the world, and it was wonderful to experience this diversity."
TANJA SREDOJEVIC,
SLOVAKIA
MA FASHION 2016
"GBSB Global offered the MA in Fashion and Luxury Business Management I was searching for. The master program was offered in English, the location in Barcelona was ideal, and there were numerous professional opportunities available to take advantage of."
DANA ALJOHAR,
KUWAIT
MA FASHION 2016
"The Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management in Spain is not based solely on studying, books or facts; it’s also based on being creative, thinking outside-of-the-box and what we have the ability to change in the future. GBSB Global successfully combines international studies, students and professors in a foreign country."
IOANNIS ANTONOPOULOS,
GREECE
MA FASHION 2016
"I was fortunate to organize the BIT Fashion Conference. Being in charge of obtaining the speakers for the event, I was able to network and facilitate a traineeship with Swarovski. During my studies, I learned about trends, marketing, and the theory behind the fashion and luxury industry, which provided me with a foundation of understanding that helps me be bring new ideas to light today."
