Fashion Design Management
Overview
Are you ready to shape the future of one of the world’s most dynamic and culturally influential industries? Our Master in Fashion Design Management equips you with the multidisciplinary skills to navigate and lead across the full fashion product lifecycle, from design and engineering to customer experience.
The global fashion industry is facing significant challenges at the intersection of cultural, ecological, political and social issues. At the same time, innovation in fashion no longer happens within silos, but at the intersection of design, technology and business. This programme fosters a design-driven approach to rethinking processes, products and systems, enabling participants to shape meaningful and responsible futures for the industry.
Stemming from the collaboration between POLI.design and POLIMI Graduate School of Management, the Master in Fashion Design Management combines business excellence with cutting-edge creative expertise. Students gain hands-on experience alongside industry professionals, working on real-life managerial challenges through seminars, hackathons, labs, and company-based project work.
Is it right for me?
You are an ideal candidate if you:
Why choose this master?
The Master in Fashion Design Management is unique for the following reasons:
Programme structure
The learning journey is structured into four phases:
- Grounding (Distance Learning)
- Core Pillars (In-person)
- Specialisation Tracks
- Students choose one of three specialised pathways:
- Product Management
- Product Design Engineering
- Customer Experience Management
- Project Work / Internship
Start and end of courses may vary. Want to learn more? Download the brochure for a detailed programme breakdown.
Our services
Throughout your journey you will have the chance to be inspired by the vibrant cultural atmosphere of Milan, one of the most important centres worldwide for international business, design and fashion. You will immerse yourself in a city that serves as the backdrop to some of the most important international events in the industry.
As a POLIMI GSoM student, you will have access to a wide range of services to ease your transition into life in a new city:
- Agreements with restaurants and recreational venues
- Dedicated co-working spaces in key areas of Milan
- City travel pass
- Bike- and car-sharing agreements
- Discounts on cultural events and recreational facilities
- Agreements with gyms and fitness areas
We have two campuses, the Bovisa Campus, the historical heart of POLIMI GSoM and the Politecnico di Milano ecosystem, and the newly inaugurated Navigli Campus, in the charming and lively Navigli district, designed for an immersive and innovative training experience.
Career
Admissions
Applications are processed on a rolling basis, they may close before the deadlines. With a limited number of seats, the sooner you apply, the better your chances.
Non-EU candidates are advised to apply at least 3 months before the programme starts, to allow time for degree verification and visa application.
- CV in English
- University transcripts / mark sheets
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (if already available)
- Copy of passport or ID
- Digital picture
- Letter of reference
- Motivation letter
- Financial Aid Essay (if applying for a tuition fee reduction)
- English proficiency certificate: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC or equivalent (if available)
- Application fee: €100
Selected candidates will be invited to a Motivational Interview in English, conducted online.
Fees and Benefits
The tuition fee for the Master is 20,500€. The fee covers the entire length of the programme and does not include living or travel expenses. A Financial Aid Programme is available to make the journey more affordable.
Applicants can apply for fee reductions, which are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Financial aid requests must be submitted together with the application form.
The fee includes the €500 enrolment fee at Politecnico di Milano.
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