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Programme Aims

The prime purpose of the programme is to provide students with opportunities to pursue advanced-level postgraduate education in fashion and textiles business management. The underlying premise is to nurture fashion professionals and entrepreneurs with strong leadership and professional competency in leading the global fashion, textile and creative industries. Graduates will possess a global vision, entrepreneurial mindset, solid and practical knowledge and the skills to navigate global fashion business in today’s complex, multicultural economy. They are expected to demonstrate professional competence, strategic thinking and lifelong learning capabilities.

Characteristics

The programme has a strong focus on global fashion strategic management and entrepreneurship, articulating some of the best managerial practices and innovative business solutions in the fashion industry. The Global Immersion Study Pathways (GIP) is a key component of the curriculum. In collaboration with renowned fashion schools in the world, it provides students with two options for overseas study experiences. These overseas trips enable students to gain international exposure and a global perspective on the fashion and apparel business through company visits and intensive seminars. The elective subjects are designed to develop a thorough understanding of 1) the digitalisation of the fashion business, 2) fashion sustainability and innovation, and 3) global fashion entrepreneurship. These subjects prepare graduates to develop their strategic thinking and practical problem-solving skills relevant to the industry.

Programme Structure

Core Areas of Study

Core Subjects (9 credits)

1) Contemporary Issues in International Fashion Business

2) Fashion Entrepreneurship and Organizational Behaviours

3) Global Fashion Strategic Management

Global Immersion Study Pathways (GIP) (9 credits)

1) Study Option 1 – In collaboration with Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) (for students with a minimum of 3 years’ working experience)

a) New York Seminars & Visits

b) Paris Seminars & Visits

c) Hong Kong, China Seminars & Visits

2) Study Option 2 (for students with less than 3 years’ working experience)

a) International Study Tours and Workshops (Europe/North America)

b) International Study Tours and workshops (Asia)

c) Capstone Project – Innovative Business Proposal

Elective Subjects (12 credits)

1) Advanced Textiles Materials and Technologies

2) Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Management

3) Digital Disruption and Fashion Innovation Management

4) Fashion and Consumer Culture

5) Fashion Omni-channel Retailing

6) Luxury Fashion Brand Management