MSc International Fashion Retailing (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Specialise in fashion retailing and strengthen your strategic business skills for a career in a substantial, competitive sector. Undertake an extensive research project and deepen your knowledge in an area of your interest.

What you will study

The International Fashion Retailing (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) master's course is delivered jointly by the Department of Materials and the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre in the Alliance Manchester Business School. This dynamic course considers the links between business strategy, the external environment and innovation which are vital for both established and start-up retail businesses in the global fashion industry. Compulsory units include Fashion Consumer Behaviour, Contemporary Issues in Fashion and Textiles, Research Methods, Dissertation, External Environment, Innovation Methods.

Career pathways

Our graduates leave Manchester with the knowledge, specialist skills and professional attributes needed for careers across the fashion industry, including marketing and branding, sustainability, operations management and related fields. As the fashion industry continues to evolve through developments in areas such as sustainability and artificial intelligence, new roles and career opportunities continue to emerge.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 UK Honours degree or equivalent. Applications from candidates with academic backgrounds in Marketing, Management, Arts, Fashion and Social Science (combinations of English, History, Languages, Politics, Psychology) related disciplines (minor or major) are particularly welcomed. Other academic backgrounds are also considered, including Accounting, Finance, Science and Engineering. English language: IELTS: at least 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 38,600 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 Months. [Full-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/admissions/how-to-apply/

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