Curriculum
The curriculum of the Major in Fashion and Luxury Business is designed to ensure and support the progressive professional and personal growth of students who benefit from a productive learning experience: lessons, case studies, group work sessions, and a high-level faculty comprised of both academics and professionals.
During the Master’s Degree Programme, students receive constant support from the Career Service Office that helps them increase their employability and find a curricular internship.
Induction week
The induction week is an introductive week to the Major in Fashion and Luxury Business during which students can settle in and familiarise themselves with life on campus. Ice-breaking labs, seminars, workshops, and presentations allow students to meet their classmates and get a better idea of the services offered by Luiss Business School, as well as curricular and extracurricular activities.
General management
General management courses aim to give all students the necessary business management foundations in order to better understand new concepts that will be introduced during the core and advanced courses. The general management courses provide students with an overview that is highly useful upon entering the job market.
- Accounting
- Finance
- International Economics
- Strategy
- Organization & People Management
- Corporate Sustainability
- Basics of marketing
Core courses
The core courses introduce students to industry-focused concepts that are specific to this major. These courses provide students with the key principles and skills they need to better understand their chosen sector.
- Customer Relationship Management
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Brand Strategies in Fashion and Luxury Industries
- Operation & Supply Chain Management
- Business Models in Fashion and Luxury Industry
- Management Control
Advanced courses
The advanced courses provide students with an in-depth perspective on specific aspects of international business, adopting a more practical approach.
- Market & Key Players
- Consumer Behaviour in fashion and Luxury Industries
- Channel & distribution Management
- Legal Issues in Fashion and Luxury Markets
- Communication
- Product & Merchandising
Focus Areas
The Focus Areas are designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of various functions across multiple sectors within the Luxury industry:
- Fashion
- Hospitality & Travel
- Diamonds and Jewellery
- Watches
- Design and Architecture
- Automotive
- Yachts
- Food & Spirits
Each year, the program will focus on a select few of these sectors.
Students will delve into these fields through: lectures, company visits or by participating to industry events.
Professional Skills
- Fashion History
- Store Concept & Design
Soft Skills Lab
Soft Skills Lab is aimed at personal growth, allowing students to develop cross-cutting skills through practical activities structured to enable effective customization of the educational path with the support and guidance of our staff.
Business Challenge
During the classroom sessions, students will be involved in a challenge commissioned by the Master’s partner companies, aimed at finding innovative solutions to real business needs. This activity will be supervised by a company tutor and will allow participants to develop transversal skills by putting the knowledge they have acquired into practice.
Academic Calendar
The Master’s Degree Programme in Fashion, Luxury and Tourism Management – Major in Fashion and Luxury Business lasts 12 months and is divided into 4 terms.
Please note that the academic calendar is subject to change, for more information and details please e-mail master@luissbusinessschool.nl.
