MSc International Fashion Retailing at University of Manchester

Study the business of fashion retailing with a focus on marketing fashion products and drivers of international growth. 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. Hear more about our MSc courses in Fashion, Business and Technology from Dr Conlon.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Materials  |  Duration: 12 months full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The retail landscape is rapidly evolving, shaped by digital innovation and changing consumer behaviours. This MSc course in International Fashion Retailing develops your understanding of retail management and international business operations, preparing you for leadership and management roles in an increasingly complex global business environment. Compulsory units include Fashion Consumer Behaviour, International Fashion Retail, Contemporary Issues in Fashion and Textiles, Strategic Retail Management, Omnichannel Retailing, Research Methods.

Career pathways

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. Additionally, some graduates have used the research skills developed during their studies to progress to PhD programmes, deepening their academic expertise in fashion and related disciplines.

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