School #1 in the sector
MBA at
Fashion Business Management
Lead the fashion industry and acquire the skills most in demand by the main companies in the sector.
The only MBA in Fashion Management with the most complete and up-to-date content and the most international experience.
Modality
Full Time | Part Time |
Hybrid | MBM
Duration
1 academic year
Call for applications
March, June and October
Qualifications
Proprietary and Official Degrees
About the program
Our MBA in Fashion Management will provide you with all the knowledge you need to master the fashion industry. From Accounting and Finance for decision making or Circular Economy, to Metaverse Mindset & Social Shopping, through key aspects such as Marketing or Digitalization of the Fashion Company.
Companies where our graduates work:
In addition, this MBA will allow you to observe the reality of the sector from the inside. You will be able to observe in situ many of the knowledge and skills that you will acquire, visiting leading companies in the national and international sector and learning how they work from the inside.
Ratings supporting program quality
The number of students who have evaluated this program is 67 during the 2024 academic year, with excellent grades (on average over /10):
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- Faculty: 9.2
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- Networking: 8.8
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- Contents: 9.4
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- Course structure: 9.0
Program content
The program has been conceived and organized by professionals with extensive professional experience in business environments, who have taken into account in its design all the qualities that they would require from a candidate.
You will master the skills needed to work in any company, with practical training to ensure you feel confident applying them in real-world contexts.
1 academic year
12 Modules
60 ECTS credits
01. Fashion, trends, image and styling
- Fashion History
- Trends and Coolhunting
- Structure and competition in the cosmetics and fragrances sector
- Structure and competition in the fashion and luxury sector
02. Company strategy
- Strategy formulation in fashion companies
- Analysis of business situations
- Internationalization of the company
- 360º Management of fashion companies
03. Product and operations management
- Fashion product development cycle
- Fashion production
- Fashion production models
- Operations addresses
04. Marketing Management
- Strategic marketing
- Marketing Plan
- Product and Pricing Strategies
- Marketing in action
05. Innovation and creativity
- Entrepreneurship
- Competing in disruptive environments
- Design Thinking
- Digital Transformation
06. Communication and digital marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Integral communication of the company
- CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
- Influencer Marketing
07. Accounting
- Financial Accounting I
- Financial Accounting II
- Economic analysis for decision making I
- Economic analysis and decision making II
08. HR Management and Management Skills
- Negotiation
- Public speaking and effective presentations.
- People management
- Leadership and human behavior in organizations
09. Commercial address
- Commercial address
- Retail Management. The 7 Ps of Retail
- Point of sale management (Visual merchandising)
- Purchasing budget management
10. Financial Management
- Operational and structural finance
- Analysis of financial statements
- Venture capital
- Finances for management control in distribution
11. Sustainability and Legislation
- Ethical commitment in organizations
- Sustainability in operations
- Fashion Law
- Corporate governance and sustainability (ESG)
12. Digital environments of the fashion company
- Omnichannel strategy and user experience
- AI and business strategy
- Digital sales channels
- E-Commerce in the Fashion sector
Advanced programs included in the Master
Our MBA in Fashion Management has been designed to offer a strategic and complete vision of the fashion industry, complementing traditional training with specialized programs that respond to the current demands of the sector. We will train you in two key aspects of the sector:
Digitalization of the fashion company | E-commerce
You will discover the keys to selling on the Internet, with a focus on e-commerce and creating an effective customer shopping experience.
Image and styling consulting
You will learn about fundamental aspects of personal image consulting and styling, through a practical approach taught by professionals in the sector.
Campus and modalities
Since 2008 Esden Business School has been a benchmark in management training for fashion professionals. Different MBA programs adapted to your circumstances and needs, and focused on you acquiring the skills demanded by the main firms in the sector.
Partial scholarships available
Open call
MBA in Fashion Business Management - Full Time
Modality
Full Time: Monday to Thursday + immersion week Madrid & Barcelona/ Florence/ Paris/Milan (Istituto Marangoni)
Call for applications
October
Campus
Madrid
Duration
1 academic year
Partial scholarships available
Open call
MBA in Fashion Business Management - Part Time
Modality
Part-Time: Friday and Saturday (20 weekends)
Call for applications
March and October
Campus
Madrid
Duration
1 academic year
Partial scholarships available
Open call
MBA in Fashion Business Management - MBM
Modality
MBM (Online + face-to-face weeks in Madrid & Barcelona and Milan (Istituto Marangoni))
Call for applications
March and October
Campus
Madrid
Duration
1 academic year
Partial scholarships available
Open call
MBA in Fashion Business Management - Hybrid
Modality
Hybrid (Online + 2 weeks in Madrid)
Call for applications
March, June and October
Campus
Madrid
Duration
1 academic year
Live the most international training experience
in Fashion
The Master has a series of international immersion weeks that will allow you to complete your training from experience. Consult conditions depending on the modality of your interest.
Learn from experience with exclusive dives:
Madrid and Barcelona
In Madrid and Barcelona, there will be trend and retail scouting trips through the most emblematic streets to identify the latest trends in the sector.
Milan
The capital of Italian fashion where you will have the opportunity to attend the immersion week at the prestigious Istituto Marangoni in Milan.
Florence
The renaissance city where you will continue to learn about the shopping process, but this time about menswear.
Paris
The city of the fashion in which you will realize a immersion visiting the fair Premiere Vision (Reference on womenswear buyers).
Why study the MBA in Fashion Business Management at Esden?
Esden’s MBA in Fashion Management offers you a comprehensive education that will provide you with the tools, knowledge and experience you need to excel in your career.
Internships and job opportunities
At Esden Business School we have a job bank to keep you up to date with the most interesting vacancies in the sector. In addition, if you are interested , we promote and guarantee internships to all students who attend the program in Spain. The duration ranges from a minimum of three months to a maximum of half a year.
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+16 years teaching this program
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+1600 MBA Fashion alumni
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+115 Promotions
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+700 Collaborating companies
Esden Business School maintains over 700 agreements with prestigious companies in the sector.
Career opportunities for the MBA in Fashion Management
Upon completion of our MBA in Fashion Management, you will be prepared to open your way to a wide range of career opportunities.
This program provides you not only with the technical and strategic knowledge you need but also with the ability to lead in a constantly evolving digital environment.
- Strategy and Corporate Development
- Fashion Marketing and Branding
- Innovation and Digital Transformation
- Retail and Commercial Management
- Operations and Production
- Human Resources and Leadership
- Finance and Management Control
- Styling and Image Consulting
Employability
The employability of our students is a key measure of success at Esden Business School. We identify the competencies most in demand in the labor market and integrate them into our curriculum, empowering you to take charge of your career. We empower you to take charge of your career.
You will specialize in the most demanded areas of the fashion industry.
Who is this Master for?
This MBA in Fashion Business Management is aimed at all those who wish to acquire skills and knowledge in business management in the fashion sector.
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- You work or want to work in the Fashion industry and want to train in skills related to the Direction and Management of any type of fashion business.
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- You have a background in Fashion Design and are looking to complement your profile with a deep knowledge and acquisition of skills related to the business.
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- You intend to be an entrepreneur or you have a fashion company and want to take your business to the next level.
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- Professionals looking for a career change and to explore the world of fashion.
Follow the path of those who have already reached their goals.
At Esden Business School, we are proud of more than 25 years dedicated to training leaders and professionals who have made a significant impact on the business world.
Master's Director
Carlos Alonso
Executive with extensive experience in the fashion industry in brands such as Hermès and Hugo Boss.
Carlos Alonso is an executive with extensive experience in the fashion industry, having led brands such as Hermès and Hugo Boss. A specialist in innovation and technology, he has achieved sustained growth in all the initiatives he has led. Passionate about talent development, he has mentored professionals who today occupy key roles in top-level companies.
Expert Programs
Specialize and redefine your professional profile. A program only for students and alumni looking to expand their training with a hyper-specialization with real impact and focused on AI applied to their sector.
Specialize in one of these 8 areas:
01. Expert in Fashion Business Management
- Fashion, trends, image and styling
- Product and operations management
- 360º commercial strategy: brand, retail and experience
- AI applied to the fashion industry
02. Expert in Events, Communication and PR
- Lifestyle and Fashion Events Organization and Communication Expert
- Expert in Organization and Communication of Sports Events.
- Expert in Organization and Communication of Gastronomic Events
- Ia applied to events organization, communication and PR
03. Expert in Digital Marketing and Applied AI
- Social Ads - Google Ads
- Data Driven Marketing
- UX and SEO
- Applied AI
04. Expert in Strategic Management of Luxury Brands
- Direction and management applied to Luxury
- The Consumer in the Luxury Industry
- Luxury Industry. Sectors 1
- AI applied to the Luxury Sector
05. Expert in Artificial Intelligence & Tech
- Artificial Intelligence and its Business Impact
- Generative Artificial Intelligence and its Business Impact I
- Generative Artificial Intelligence and its Business Impact II
- Project Management of AI Integration in the company.
06. Project Management Expert
- Introduction to Project Management
- Agile Project Management
- Tools and Certifications
- AI applied to Project Management
07. Expert in Human Resources & People Analytics
- The Power of Data: People Management and People Analytics
- Human Resources 4.0
- HR Insights Tool
- AI applied to HR & People Analytics
08. Expert in Hotel Management
- Integral Hotel Management
- Hotel Operations Management
- Restaurant Operations Management
- IA & RM. New technologies in Hospitality
Partial scholarship program to help you in your professional development
If your application is accepted and you meet the required conditions, you will be eligible for our scholarship program, which offers a partial tuition fee waiver.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
Rewarding students who demonstrate discipline, effort, and clear potential as future business leaders.
Career Path Scholarships
For professionals who have shown significant impact in their sectors through achievements, leadership, or valuable contributions.
Unemployment Grants
For unemployed professionals who wish to acquire new skills and improve their career prospects.
Entrepreneurship Scholarships
The grant is aimed at entrepreneurs who have already started their own project or who have a solid and viable plan to do so.
Reverse Methodology
"Reverse©" guarantees training excellence beyond the simple transmission of information
It allows students to maximize classroom time by applying theoretical knowledge to real business decision-making scenarios.
Preparation
Assimilation of content prior to active classes.
In the classroom
The instructor guides students through questions and moderates discussions.
After class
Students develop decision-making skills and solve work-related challenges.
Titles and certificates
What will you receive upon completing the Master?
Degrees Included with the Master:
MBA Degree in Fashion Business Management
Esden Business School Certificate
Specialization diplomas
Digitalization of the fashion business || E-commerce || Image and styling consulting
Harvard Business Publishing Certified Training
Harvard Manage Mentor
Optional degrees:
Double Degree with the Universidad Europea de Vitoria
(Consult conditions)
Official Degree from Santander University
(Consult conditions)
Accreditation certificate from Istituto Marangoni
(Consult conditions)
IMD accreditation certificate
(Consult conditions)
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Alliances and cooperation
ESDEN Business School has created throughout these 25 years an extensive network of alliances and agreements based on academic, professional, business and employment cooperation, based on improving the training experience and student service. In this way, we can highlight four basic types of alliances that we establish:
- IMD International Institute for Management Development
- Marangonni Institute
- EUNEIZ – European University of Vitoria-Gasteiz
