MSc Fashion, Design and Luxury Management (Grenoble Ecole De Management)

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject with good grade average (Minimum 60% GPA).
• Work experience is not required.

An interview may be required at the discretion of the Final Admissions Board.

Admissions are based on individual merits and are subject to the final approval of GEM.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose degree was not obtained in English are required to meet one of the following:

• IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all areas (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking); or
• TOEFL: Computer-based: 240/Internet-based (IBT): 94 (minimum score of 22 in Reading and Speaking; minimum score of 21 in Listening and Writing); or
• Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE): A,B,C; or
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): 63 (minimum score of 59 in each section); or
• Equivalent

Application Procedure

To apply for this programme, applicants must complete GEM’s online application via Fullfabric (https://ggsb.fullfabric.com/login) and include scanned copies of all original supporting documents.

All documents must be in English or be submitted with a certified translation into English if written in another language. Application fee of €98 is payable directly to GEM.

• Official latest degree or diploma or certificate of enrolment with an approximate graduation date
• University transcripts with grading scale
• CV/ Resume
• Three short essays on your academic/ professional experience, reasons for choosing the programme and your intercultural awareness. Describe your career aspirations and how you expect the MSc MIB to help you achieve them.
• Two academic references. Family members or friends are not acceptable as referees.
• Passport
• Passport-sized colour photo
• English proficiency documents and test scores

The programme will prepare graduates for positions in sourcing, purchasing, product development, product management, public relations, events, store retail management, people management and entrepreneurship.

Graduates are currently employed in companies such as:

• Alexander Wang
• Burberry
• Carlson Rezidor Group of Hotels
• Cartier
• Chanel
• Crowne Plaza Dubai 
• Delvaux
• Escada
• Fendi
• Galeries Lafayette
• Gucci
• Hermes
• Hugo Boss
• Louis Vuitton
• NIKE
• Ogilvy One
• Paul & Joe
• Ralph Lauren
• Shiseido
• Swarovski
• The Ritz Carlton
• UNIQLO
• Graduates may further their doctoral studies with universities from around the world upon completion of this programme.

Structure

Mode of Delivery:

• Blended Learning
• Classroom Learning

Comprising of:

• Lectures 
• Discussions
• Presentations
• Lecturers: GEM faculty and SIM local lecturers
• Average teacher-student ratio: 1:40
• Exemptions: Nil
• Weekly schedule: Between Monday and Friday at three or six hours per session. Saturday classes may occasionally be scheduled if required
• Class timing: 8.30am / 12.00pm / 3.30pm, held on SIM campus unless otherwise stated
• Minimum class size to commence: 15 students
• If the class fails to commence due to low take-up rate, applicants will be informed within one month before programme commencement with the refund of application fee.

Assessment & Attendance

• Attendance requirement:
  • Local students – 75%
  • International students – 90%
• Assessments: Presentations, coursework and written examination.
• Final Disseration: Approximately 15,000 words in length, under the guidance of a tutor
• • Students are required to address a particular research question or knowledge gap in their chosen field of their study. This will be business oriented and coherent with the program’s objectives.
  • A student may choose to write their project on a topic grounded in their internship experience.

Modules

Year 1

The modules and module descriptions listed here are subject to change and will follow changes according to the on-campus programme for the 2023 intake.

Oct - Dec

Core Courses

• Strategic Management
• Accounting
• Managing Global Teams
• Project Management
• Language (French or Chinese)

Specialization

• Fundamentals of Fashion & Design Industry
• Branding & Brand Equity Management
• The Legal Context of Fashion & Design
• Research Methods
• Field Project
• Live Business Case

Jan - Mar

Core Courses

• Corporate Finance
• Risk Management
• Sustainability in International Business
• Language (French or Chinese)

Specialization

• Retail Management
• Global Business Applied to Fashion, Design and Luxury Industries
• Live Business Case
• Field Project

Apr - Aug

• Work Experience

Year 2

The modules and module descriptions listed here are subject to change and will follow changes according to the on-campus programme for the 2023 intake.

Oct - Dec

Core Courses

• International Negotiations
• Responsible Leadership
• Language (French or Chinese)

Specialization

• Strategic Management of Luxury Brands
• Sustainable Luxury & Design
• Industrial Design
• Technology & Innovation in the Fashion & Design Industries
• Digital Marketing in the Fashion & Design Industries
• Advanced Research Methods
• Final Dissertation

Jan - Mar

Specialization

• Purchasing, Operations & Supply Chain Management in the Fashion & Luxury Industries
• Customer Management & Customer Intelligence
• Integrated Communication Strategies & PR
• Luxury Sectorial Analysis

Apr - Aug

• Work Experience

Language

• Language (French or Chinese) 

Final Dissertation

The program is dedicated to the Final Dissertation conducted under the supervision of an assigned tutor.

The academic dissertation asks students to understand and analyze a key business or managerial issue. Working with their tutor, students then identify an area that requires further exploration and a methodology for filling that knowledge gap. Students will undertake original research to fill the pre-defined gap before writing up their findings and considering their personal contribution to the chosen research domain. This includes an analysis of the academic and practical / managerial implications of their research. 

Specialised Study Trip

Students will take part in a one-week study trip to a European Fashion Capital.

• They will have the opportunity to meet with leading industry professionals and go on exclusive behind-the-scenes visits to companies in the fashion, design and luxury industries.
• During the company visits, students will work on a specialised field research project relating to one of these industries and in alignment with their future career ambitions.

Note: The study trip is contingent on global conditions and travel restrictions.

Professional Development

Complementing the core curriculum are personal and professional development workshops which students can attend to strengthen their employability profile.

• These workshops can include current topics of interest, recent management and industry-specific trends, research and career development.