MSc Luxury & Fashion Management

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

SKEMA Business School Dubai campus

Program Overview

The MSc Luxury & Fashion Management at SKEMA Business School is a one-year postgraduate programme that equips students with strategic, analytical, and creative skills tailored to the global luxury and fashion industry — ideal for those aiming to work in brand management, fashion marketing, or product strategy within high-end markets. The course emphasises international brand dynamics, trend-based innovation, and cross-cultural business understanding to prepare graduates for leadership roles across fashion and luxury sectors.

Curriculum structure

Semester 1 – Foundations in Luxury & Fashion:
In the first semester, students study Global Luxury & Fashion, International Marketing Strategies for Luxury & Fashion Goods, Design and Innovation, Integrated Luxury and Fashion Communication, Fashion & Brand Management, and Retail and Luxury Analytics, building core competencies in understanding luxury market structures, strategic marketing, creative design influence, brand communication, and data-driven retail insights.

Semester 2 – Strategic Industry Skills:
In the second semester, learners deepen their expertise with modules such as Growth Strategies in Luxury & Fashion, Value Management and Marketing, Pricing, Distribution & Retail in Luxury and Fashion, Consumer Trends and Their Impact, Finance and Accountability in Luxury and Fashion, and Sustainable Development: Sustainable Value, focusing on strategic decision-making, financial awareness, distribution strategy, and sustainable business practices in the contemporary luxury and fashion landscape.

Masters Dissertation:
The year culminates in a Dissertation project that allows students to apply academic and industry insights to a substantive research topic within luxury and fashion management, showcasing their analytical and strategic capabilities.

Focus areas: Luxury brand strategy, fashion marketing, consumer trends, pricing and retail strategy, finance in fashion contexts, sustainability in luxury business.
Learning outcomes: Analyse and respond to global luxury and fashion market challenges; integrate strategic marketing and financial frameworks in brand decisions; conduct independent research with industry relevance.
Professional alignment (accreditation): The programme is recognised by France’s Ministry of National Education and Higher Education (degree awarding authority) and aligned with international business education standards via SKEMA’s global accreditation credentials (AACSB and EQUIS).
Reputation (employability rankings): The MSc Luxury & Fashion Management is ranked among top specialised fashion management masters (e.g., Eduniversal Fashion Management ranking ~#5) and SKEMA’s strong industry links support high graduate employability in global luxury and fashion roles.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students gain practical skills through a curriculum built around real-world case studies, live business simulations, and consultancy-style projects, often conducted in collaboration with regional and international companies. This applied learning is supported by access to modern business school facilities, including trading rooms, innovation labs, and dedicated career support services. The experiential learning is delivered through several key, program-specific components:

Live Consultancy Projects and Capstones: A central feature is a substantial capstone project, often called a "Company Project" or "Consultancy Project." Student teams work directly with a partner organization to diagnose a real business problem and develop a strategic solution, presenting their findings to company leadership. This is a core component at institutions like the University of Birmingham Dubai.
Business Simulation Software: Programs utilize competitive business simulation platforms (such as Cesim Global Challenge, Capstone, or SimFirm). Students manage a virtual company, making integrated decisions across finance, marketing, operations, and strategy in a simulated global market, competing against classmates.
Professional Development and Industry Engagement: The curriculum is reinforced by a series of professional workshops on skills like financial modeling in Excel, data visualization with Power BI/Tableau, and strategic presentation skills. Regular guest lectures and networking events with executives, entrepreneurs, and alumni from the UAE's dynamic business landscape are standard.
Students gain practical skills through a curriculum built around real-world case studies, live business simulations, and consultancy-style projects, often conducted in collaboration with regional and international companies. This applied learning is supported by access to modern business school facilities, including trading rooms, innovation labs, and dedicated career support services. The experiential learning is delivered through several key, program-specific components:
Live Consultancy Projects and Capstones: A central feature is a substantial capstone project, often called a "Company Project" or "Consultancy Project." Student teams work directly with a partner organization to diagnose a real business problem and develop a strategic solution, presenting their findings to company leadership. This is a core component at institutions like the University of Birmingham Dubai.
Business Simulation Software: Programs utilize competitive business simulation platforms (such as Cesim Global Challenge, Capstone, or SimFirm). Students manage a virtual company, making integrated decisions across finance, marketing, operations, and strategy in a simulated global market, competing against classmates.
Professional Development and Industry Engagement: The curriculum is reinforced by a series of professional workshops on skills like financial modeling in Excel, data visualization with Power BI/Tableau, and strategic presentation skills. Regular guest lectures and networking events with executives, entrepreneurs, and alumni from the UAE's dynamic business landscape are standard.
Specialized Campus Facilities: Students have access to:
- Bloomberg Terminals and Financial Trading Rooms: Standard in accredited business schools for real-time market data analysis and financial modeling.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hubs: Dedicated spaces for design thinking, prototyping, and startup development, often linked to university incubators.
- Behavioral Research Labs: Some schools feature labs with tools like eye-tracking software for consumer and organizational behavior research.
: Students have access to:
- Bloomberg Terminals and Financial Trading Rooms: Standard in accredited business schools for real-time market data analysis and financial modeling.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hubs: Dedicated spaces for design thinking, prototyping, and startup development, often linked to university incubators.
- Behavioral Research Labs: Some schools feature labs with tools like eye-tracking software for consumer and organizational behavior research.

Progression & Future Opportunities

SKEMA Business School's MSc Luxury & Fashion Management (1-year full-time €22,000/~AED 90,000 or 2-year €41,000/~AED 170,000 at Sophia Antipolis, France campus) trains specialists in luxury brand strategy through core modules like Global Luxury & Fashion, International Marketing Strategies for Luxury Goods, Design and Innovation, Fashion & Brand Management, Retail Analytics, Growth Strategies, Pricing/Distribution/Retail, Consumer Trends, Finance/Accountability, and Sustainable Value Creation.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates secure roles in global fashion houses (LVMH, Kering) managing brands, retail, and digital innovation amid sustainable shifts. Ranked #5 worldwide by Eduniversal, it emphasizes employability via industry access and cross-cultural skills.

Typical roles: Luxury Brand Manager, Fashion Retail Strategist, Product Innovation Lead, Sustainability Coordinator.

University services: Career coaching, business fairs, study tours.
Employment stats/salaries: Strong placement; UAE/EU roles €40,000-€80,000/year.
Partnerships: Luxury firm visits, professional networks.
Accreditation value: RNCP Master degree with international validity.
Graduation outcomes: Alumni drive trends, optimize luxury operations, innovate responsibly.

Further Academic Progression

Excellence qualifies for SKEMA DBA/PhD, targeting executive fashion leadership.