Master in International Fashion & Media Management (MA)
The programme has been designed to meet the needs of young graduates who wish to follow a career in fashion. It is particularly relevant if you are aiming to work in fashion media, journalism, as a consultant agent or stylist.
Master in International Fashion and Media Management
How can I progress in the world of fashion and media? How can I gain professional insights into influencer marketing and ethical fashion? Which skills do I need to be a freelancer or to start my own fashion enterprise? ECBM’s Masters in International Fashion and Media Management course delivers the answers.
Teaching weekends are in Berlin, London and Munich – allowing you to combine your studies with important fashion events and hear from local industry experts.
With our method of “Blended Learning” you can combine your education with your own career; equipping you with skills in problem solving, decision making and leadership in order to become a visionary and entrepreneur within the fashion industry.
The Masters in Fashion and Media Management will advance your career opportunities, allowing you to join a strong network, gain mentors and make new contacts.
The ECBM provides complete administration and tuition of the programme in full agreement with the Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) which awards the MA degree. The ECBM is a validated partner of Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU).
MA Content
- Fashion Enterprise Skills
- Social Media for Entreprenuers
- Influencer Marketing
- Social Enterprise
- Research Methods for Managers
Students choose one option out of the two subjects below (subject to minimum group numbers):
- Aspects of Fashion Journalism
- Holistic Retail Design
In addition to taught modules students need to submit a research project (15,000-18,000 words). The dissertation gives students the opportunity of undertaking a significant piece of independent research which applies appropriate business management and academic research concepts to investigate a significant organisational issue or problem.
Programme Delivery
This is a blended learning programme which is designed so that you can learn and work at the same time. It’s definitely possible to find the time to build your career and still gain knowledge and skills on this course. As a student on the programme you will have access to our student platform at any place and time. Even when you are away you can access the teaching material, get in touch with tutors as well as your fellow students regarding group work and study questions. And you have access to mentors and tutors who are business professionals as well as talented academics, so your network will grow and you will gain the support you need in your career.
We deliver the programme over a limited number of weekends (please see the full information guidance) and you will get the chance to spend some time in Milan, as well as teaching taking place in Germany and in London.
Entry Requirements
The programme is suitable for applicants with a Bachelor degree or equivalent professional education and is aimed at people wishing to follow a career in the fashion business.
The programme has been designed to meet the needs of young graduates who aim to work in fashion media, journalism, as a consultant agent or stylist.
A good level of proficiency in the English language is required as the entire programme is delivered in English. Applicants need a minimum score of 6.0 (overall) in the IELTS test to prove their English skills. You do not need to take the IELTS test if you have already achieved a Bachelor from a UK university.
Work and Study
We have designed this MA programme to offer professionals a practical and internationally orientated business education with a flexible but compact teaching schedule. The block seminar structure requires you to only take a few ‘out-of-office’ days each academic year, allowing you to develop and accelerating your career whilst following the concept of lifelong learning.
The MA prepares you for future challenges and enables you to understand changing and challenging business processes in a global business context. Elective modules allow you to customise the programme content according to your professional needs and interests.
