Manager of International Development in the Fashion & Luxury Industry

This is a full-time program with regular projects featuring a professional perspective for people working in operational managerial roles

Paris-Pantin

(Lessons in French or in English in the 4th year and in English in the 5th year)

For future managers in marketing, distribution and communication in the fashion and luxury sector

The goal is to understand the past and present of fashion and luxury in order to prepare yourself for a future in an ever-changing industry with a strategic and managerial approach on an international scale.

Recognized by the state

CERTIFICATION LEVEL 7

Level 7 certification, NSF code 242p, registered with the RNCP by France Compétences registration decision dated 25 April 2022 - Equivalent Master's Degree (BAC+5 or 120 ECTS credits)

Targeted professions

All professions related to Fashion Business, as showcased by the careers of our alumni: from forecasting & trends to communication, including product development, marketing, distribution, merchandising, PR to strategic and managerial roles with an international and luxury scope or entrepreneurial projects.

Required profiles

Bachelor's degree with a wide range of backgrounds accepted (general business school, administration, law or design, social sciences, digital, etc.)

Have a creative sensitivity, curiosity and a real motivation to work in the sector, a career project with the aim of joining a company in the sector or an entrepreneurial project linked to the sector.

Professional experience

An internship between June and September is highly recommended in the 4th year, especially for those entering the sector, to increase your chances of having a qualified internship for the professional immersion linked to your 5th year dissertation. When taking part in the Business Marathon in the 4th year, students address real issues experienced by partner companies.

4th year - Build Up My Brand Project

(January to June)

Five months of collaboration with a 3rd year Fashion Design student who has created his or her own collection to learn how to work and interact with a creative person. The Fashion Business student will implement all their strategies to launch the designer's brand in terms of market position, distribution and communication. Workshops are supervised by experts in launching creative brands. A final presentation before a jury of industry professionals takes place in June.

5th year Research Dissertation

A research thesis linked with the internship company, and focused around the major issues in the sector (digitization, CSR, etc.) with an aim of making strategic recommendations for international development. The thesis will be written during the internship and supervised by professional coaches, who are experts in these issues. It will be orally presented before a jury of professionals from the sector in French or in English.

Additional courses

For students from the Undergraduate Fashion Business who wish to continue in Paris, it's possible to apply for a double degree in partnership with NEOMA Business School and their TEMA program in Digital and Innovation Management.

All students admitted to this programme can obtain a certificate by taking Metaverse Fashion Management & Design evening classes in partnership with DRESS X.

Accessible through VAE

The "Manager of International Development in the Fashion & Luxury Industry" diploma is available through VAE. The Validation of Aquired Experience makes it possible to obtain a diploma registered with the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP) to enhance your professional career.