MSc International Fashion Business - Robert Gordon University
MSc International Fashion Business - Robert Gordon University
This fashion business course covers the creative, managerial and commercial aspects of the global fashion industry. You will learn through projects which are based on case study scenarios, simulate real-life practice, and incorporate group interaction, ensuring you are equipped with the relevant knowledge and skills for a rewarding head office career.This MSc International Fashion Business course at Robert Gordon University covers the creative, managerial and commercial aspects of the global fashion industry. You will learn through projects which are based on case study scenarios, simulate real-life practice, and incorporate group interaction, ensuring you are equipped with the relevant knowledge and skills for a rewarding career.
A key feature of the course is digital literacy, including strategic digital communications and analytics. You will also develop an understanding of fashion brand management, including luxury branding, and will explore the ways in which consumers respond to fashion and how their needs are anticipated, identified and satisfied.
Specific fashion strategies relating to trend forecasting, positioning and pricing, supply chain, marketing, retailing, internationalisation and ethical issues will also be taught.
STAGES 1 & 2
You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the key areas of fashion management including fashion branding, the fashion business environment, fashion forecasting, buying and merchandising and global fashion strategy. You will also gain communication, management and digital strategy skills. A four week period of professional industry experience is undertaken at the end of the taught modules for September starts, or between stage 1 and 2 for January starts.
STAGE 3
You will work independently but under tutorial supervision, to undertake research and prepare a 15,000 word dissertation on a fashion related topic within a relevant field. This provides you with the opportunity to integrate and synthesise your knowledge and understanding of fashion management. A practical project or professional consultancy option is available as an alternative to the traditional written dissertation.
• Fashion Brand Strategy In the Business Environment
Semester 3 : Jan 2025 @ RGU
• Dissertation
**Please Note : some modules may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Applied learning
PLACEMENTS
You will undertake a 4 week (generally unpaid) professional placement or consultancy project in a fashion-related company, which will enable you to put into practice the knowledge and skills developed throughout the course. For September starts, this placement opportunity takes place at the end of Semester 2. For January starts, the placement takes place between Semesters 1 and 2.
You will have access to our Employment and Professional Enrichment Hub, who will support you in sourcing and validating a suitable placement position.
Previous placements include Zara, Hugo Boss, John Lewis, Ferregamo, Johnston’s of Elgin and Debenhams. PLACEMENTS AT RGU>>
Careers / Further study
Fashion is a multi-disciplinary business activity and the fashion industry recognises a need for those with both management and digital skills.
On completion of this course, you will be ready to make a valuable contribution within the regional, national and global fashion business sector and its wider community.
Opportunities exist in head office roles, often located in fashion capitals such as London, in fashion buying, financial merchandising and allocation, brand management, marketing and digital content creation.
Roles held by our graduates include Content Manager for Amazon in London, PR and Events Assistant for Michael Kors in Italy, Merchandiser for Gucci Group in Hong Kong, Merchandiser at ASOS in London, Buyer at Lifestyle Sports in Ireland. CAREERS>>
Accommodation
Accommodation on campus (RGU Accommodation) ● Single standard room (Shared bathroom) from £85/week(approx. 37) ● Single En-suite room (Single with bathroom) starts from £121.50/week(approx. 37 - 49 weeks) * For more information, please visit >>> https://www.rgu.ac.uk/life-at-rgu/accommodation
Tuition Fees
• 1st Installment
150,000 THB
• 2nd Installment
200,000 THB
• 3rd Installment
220,000 THB
Total
570,000 THB
** Notice of Tuition Fees change: Tuition fees may be changed from this fee for the year 2024 due to the updated academic year 2024 from Robert Gordon University.
*International students (Non-Thai students) will be added THB 25,000
** A student will need a minimum of £1,023 per month to cover basic living expenses.
** International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time working during vacations.
Admission Calendar
• Application deadline
30 Nov 2023
• Interview Entrance Examination
30 Nov 2023
• Entrance Result
9 Dec 2023
• 1st Installment Due Date
10 Dec 2023
• Instruction Begins
31 Jan 2024
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language.
The course requirements with IELTS or BACIET overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 or higher in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking).