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Fashion ManagementMAAbout the courseThe fashion industry is a vibrant andchallenging business environment.The MA Fashion Management isdesigned to accommodate a rangeof career opportunities within thisbusiness sector, providing you withan advanced understanding of theglobal fashion industry.An innovative course for fashion,design and business graduateswho would like to gain entry intothe industry at a higher level orare working in the industryIdeally suited to industryprofessionals with the appropriatequalifications and experience,particularly those wishing to starttheir own companiesOpportunity to gain advancedunderstanding of the globalfashion industryCourse modulesTerms one and two:Research Methods isdesigned to develop skills incritical thinking, analysis andsynthesis, research business andmanagement issuesEthical and SustainableFashion is designed to addressthe major sustainability issuesthat exist within the fashionmanufacturing and/or retailindustryGlobal Fashion Managementwill help you gain knowledgeand an understanding of globalorganisations; the externalenvironment and how itis managedBusiness planning will teachyou to create business proposalsand business plans, providingthe skills needed to start andestablish your own companyFashion Promotion andMarketing examines thetheoretical concepts andapproaches to communication,promotion and marketing offashion productsStrategic Markets for Design inthe Global Economy analysesdesign as a driver for thestrategic managementand development of hightechnology businessOptional modules – choose one fromthe following:Integrated DesignManagement explores theholistic approach to brandsand examine sensory branding,emotional branding, spiritualbranding and experience design.Ideal for students who would liketo become brand managersManaging Business WebPresence introduces you to acritical appraisal of web designand promotion along with relatedcreative and managementprocesses and productiontechniques in a business contextTerm three:Dissertation is a research projectwhich allows you to focus on aspecific subject area ofyour choiceTeaching and asseSSMentModules in the first two terms aretaught through VLE, seminars,lectures, and team working activities.You will undertake independentresearch, analysis, research projectdevelopment and dissertationwrite-up, supported by individualtutorials.The course is based in excellentand well-equipped accommodation.Group work and tutorials takeplace within a dedicated centre,enabling you to benefit from stronggroup cohesiveness and a vibrantmultidisciplinary graduate community.Teaching staff come from a rangeof art and design disciplines,contributing their own area ofexpertise.Graduate careersGraduate career opportunitiesinclude fashion buying, fashionmarketing, fashion public relations,merchandising and logisticsmanagement, management of theproduct development process,retail or brand management,product sourcing and supply chainmanagement.Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.Key Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have theequivalent of a 2:1 or aboveUK Bachelor’s Honours degreein a related subjectIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES63