Fashion business professionals drive the tactical and entrepreneurial spirit of a fashion company. They work on production, communication, marketing and retail and must possess a thorough knowledge of the fashion panorama. They are able to identify with great precision which tools they need to successfully position a brand, a collection or even a single product in the fashion and luxury markets. They are experts in the business of fashion. This three year full-time Fashion Business course is a strategic and market oriented blend of the main perspectives in fashion business; covering strategy, budgeting, finance, product development, fashion marketing, communication, branding, retail operations management, global distribution channels, as well as customer relationship management and CSR. Fashion is an industry in constant evolution, therefore both time-tested and contemporary marketing strategies are analysed in order to achieve business goals. Participants learn brand marketing and development strategies, identifying the values that characterise the identity and ‘signature’ of a product or brand. By studying cultural, sociological and historical dynamics in fashion, they understand the influence of trends in different countries and realities and their impact on sales performance. The fashion course looks at current issues in the industry including sustainability and new media digital marketing virtual platforms, e-commerce, social media) working to define a commercial proposal that meets the demands of the fashion industry of today. Key focus is also given to competitor evaluation and analysis techniques. Through the principles of economics and finance, participants are able to measure profitability and ensure compliance with budgets and strategies, and implement specific cost control systems. Taking a fashion collection or luxury product through to wholesale and retail distribution channels needs a mix of both concrete business acumen and creative communication skills in order to successfully complete the process; determining target audience, price brackets, and planning promotion and distribution channels. At the end of the programme, participants undertake a research project resulting in a business plan for a start-up, or for existing brand development. Participants learn real-world skills working in collaboration with international companies on industry projects and case studies, as well as participating in structured company visits, with guest lectures and talks from visiting professionals and experts in the sector. This Fashion Business course forms the base of all three year fashion business study pathways. With fashion business as the core subject, participants select from different pathways to specialise in a chosen area of interest, responding to individual talent, creative flair and passion. This course is also available as a BA (Hons) four year course (including placement sandwich year)-*.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: WN21

Institution code: I35

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Year 1

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https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/international/international-students

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	Minimum 5.5 in each element

Courses at Istituto Marangoni London are validated by Manchester Metropolitan University and therefore the minimum requirements, as outlined by Manchester Metropolitan University, must be met or exceeded. Please follow the link for a list of acceptable English language tests

https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/international/courses/english-language-requirements/

https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/international/courses/english-language-requirements/

Student satisfaction : 69%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Republic of Ireland	15800.0	Year 1
EU	22100.0	Year 1
England	15800.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	15800.0	Year 1
Scotland	15800.0	Year 1
Wales	15800.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	15800.0	Year 1
International	22100.0	Year 1

Enrolment fee £ 3,300 Tuition fee UK £ 12,500 Tuition fee International £ 18,800

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