International Fashion Management

Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp is without a doubt one of the most creative and entrepreneurial cities in Europe, where new trends and designers are endlessly evolving. As one of the world’s leading fashion capitals, it has developed its own distinctive fashion identity based on the creativity of its independent high-end designers, particularly with the rise of the ‘Antwerp Six’ in the eighties (Dirk Bikkembergs, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, Marina Yee). Antwerp has it all: high-end fashion designers, small independent labels, as well as family businesses.

Andrea, a student from Peru, tells you why Antwerp is such a unique fashion city.

Milan, Italy

Milan is the place to be for fashionistas and the fashion capital of luxury brands, hometown of luxury brands like Giorgio Armani, D&G, Prada and Versace.

In Milan you will be studying at POLI.design Milano, a well-known and high-ranked postgraduate school founded by the prestigious Politecnico di Milano. Together with the School of Design and the Department of Design, POLI.design forms the Design System of the Politecnico – among the most important in the world.

With a view of design as a driving force behind growth, POLI.design aims to:

• Unite the academic and business cultures with the world of professional knowledge;
• Promote and develop design as a discipline and system of professions;
• Support the development of creative businesses;
• Promote virtuous relationships between universities, institutions, producers, and professionals.

The fashion industry is one built upon networks and personal contacts. Not just knowing people, but connecting with them is crucial to develop a successful career in fashion. Joining this program will expand your network within the fashion industry and will offer you first-hand opportunities. Company visits and guest lectures will provide you with essential introductions and insights that often cannot be achieved anywhere else. Your final master project is a project in a fashion company.

Previous lecturers and visits include: Claude Ampe - COO of Bellerose, Vera Breuer - Global President of Kipling, Bart Claes - CEO of JBC, Tom de Poortere - Creative Director of Essentiel, Ellen Kegels - Founder of LN Knits, Bianca Luzi - CEO of Raf Simons, Baert Saelen - CEO of Caroline Biss, Pieterjan Van Biesen - Head of Marketing & Communication at Natan, ...

Faculty members are experts in their fields who are well-connected to people in the fashion industry - in Flanders and worldwide. They will give you insights into how the fashion network works. Don’t miss a single opportunity to reach out to them, to talk about career suggestions and job opportunities, both in Belgium and overseas. In fashion companies, internships are very often the first step to a permanent position, they give you valuable on-the-job experience, an opportunity to further expand your network and kick-start your career.

Throughout the academic year, several activities will be organized at AMS by the Career Management Services which can inspire and help you in making a good career decision, including job interview trainings, career fairs, networking events and case evenings. Individual and peer coaching is offered to help you explore your talents, interests and needs, relate these to what companies offer in terms of jobs and career opportunities, and prepare yourself for job interviews and assessments. 

You won't easily find fashion companies at job fairs. To launch your career in the fashion industry, building your network is crucial (see above)

Alumni of this program work for Hermès, Scotch & Soda, C&A, Bellerose, Nike, Raf Simons, Porteijo, Dries Van Noten, Essentiel Antwerp, UPR Belgium, Wouters & Hendrix, ...

Download the career report of this master's program

The AACSB and NVAO accreditations awarded to Antwerp Management School clearly demonstrate AMS’ permanent attention to quality education. AMS is also listed in the Financial Times Rankings. Our EMBA has a top position in this ranking: N° 45 worldwide. The FT Rankings positions our full-time master's programs in the Top 20 worldwide for international mobility. AMS takes into account the principles of responsible management education as presented by PRME. Our master's programs are also highly ranked in Eduniversal Rankings and QS World University Rankings (in Top 10 Best Value for Money).

Our Master in International Fashion Management is a top-ranked program:

Eduniversal Master Ranking 2022

N° 9 in Fashion Management worldwide

N° 1 in Benelux

After successful completion of the program, you will receive an official and internationally accredited Master of Science (MSc) degree issued by Antwerp Management School ; ‘Master in Global Management: International Fashion Management.'

Antwerp is a powerful magnet, a creative city, always open to new ideas and concepts. Antwerp is not only world famous for fashion, but also for its port, diamond and much more.