Postgraduate Degree Fashion Entrepreneurship – Design Major

The 1st year courses are common to all specializations. Their aim is to establish common fundamentals to reconcile commercial and creative challenges.

6-month internship or cooperative education (French programs only)

Creative Processes

This module grouping is designed to enhance students’ creative capabilities. It focuses on nurturing innovative thinking and artistic expression through various stages of the fashion design process. By studying contemporary and historical influences, participating in workshops, and collaborating on design projects, students will develop a unique creative approach and gain the skills to bring their fashion concepts to life.

• Contemporary Creativity Analysis
• Creative Process Workshop
• Digital Design Workshop
• Fashion Inconography & Styling

Business Development Processes

This module focuses on the innovative processes involved in developing and launching successful fashion ventures. Students will learn how to identify market opportunities, create compelling business plans, and implement effective strategies for growth. Emphasis is placed on fostering creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive innovation in product development, branding, and marketing.

• Business Planning
• Smart Supply Chain System
• Intellectual property
• Branding
• Distribution

Production

The Production Processes in Fashion module grouping focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing processes in the fashion industry. This module covers the entire production cycle, from concept development and material selection to garment construction and quality control. Students will explore innovative production techniques, sustainable practices, and the latest technological advancements in fashion manufacturing in order to develop their own collection.

• Pattern & Draping Development
• Innovative materials
• Collection Development

2 Electives to Choose From

Students will get to pick 2 electives out of 6 available. Each of them gives a taste of what the 5th year specializations will encompass. Such a structure provides an opportunity for full customization of the learning experience.

• Luxury
• Magazine project / Media Management
• Fashion and eco-responsibility
• Entrepreneurship
• Tech
• Fashion Marketing & Management

Fashion Lab

The Fashion Lab module grouping is handled by the Direction of Corporate Relations of IFA Paris. Through a variety of practical workshops, students will get the opportunity to be involved in real-life case studies provided by partner brands. They will also have the opportunity to work on their professional profile through customized coaching sessions to ensure they can secure a 6-month internship.

The program is broken down into themed workshops. The Creation and Communication workshops are attended alongside students on the Brand and Collection Management specialisation. Students acquire the managerial skills needed to implement a range of fashion products intended to be launched onto a particular market. The production workshop is specific to students on this specialisation as it aims to give them the opportunity to explore and try out new production techniques.

6-month internship or cooperative education (French programs only)

Conceptualization

The conceptualization module grouping is designed to equip students with the essential skills to innovate within their collection development process The topics cover comprehensive market research techniques tailored to the fashion industry, enabling students to identify emerging trends and consumer needs. Students will learn to develop prototypes and conduct effective beta testing to iterate and refine their designs.

• Market research
• Prototyping
• Beta-testing

Startup development

This module grouping focuses on developing successful emerging designers’ businesses The topics cover essential aspects of entrepreneurship by anchoring them in relevant legal frameworks. There is an emphasis on lean startup methodologies, funding strategies, and scaling operations.

• Business Model
• Fundraising strategies
• Fashion & Luxury Retail Management
• Legal Environment Applied to Startups

Marketing

In this module grouping, students will explore cutting-edge promotional tactics, including digital marketing, influencer partnerships, and immersive experiences. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of technology and data analytics to optimize marketing efforts, ensuring that graduates can effectively navigate and influence the rapidly evolving fashion tech landscape.

• AI Powered Forecasts
• Fashion metavers
• Marketing through Influence
• Public relations

Collection Development

The Collection Development module, structured as a studio environment, is a cornerstone of the program. In this hands-on course, lecturers mentor students through the process of creating and producing a cohesive range of designs. Students will get to conceptualize, develop, and refine their collections, focusing on aesthetic coherence and market viability. The module emphasizes the integration of creative design with entrepreneurial strategies, ensuring that students can translate their vision into commercially successful fashion lines.

Startup challenge

The Startup Challenge is a dynamic and practical experience designed to immerse students in the entrepreneurial world of fashion. Participants develop and refine their business concept, learning to articulate their ideas effectively to potential investors and stakeholders. Through workshops, mentoring sessions, and mock pitches, students gain invaluable insights into the emerging fashion brands ecosystem, honing their presentation skills and business acumen.

• The Art of the Pitch
• Startup Project

Fashion Lab

The Fashion Lab module grouping is handled by the Direction of Corporate Relations of IFA Paris. Through a variety of practical workshops, students will get the opportunity to be involved in real-life case studies provided by partner brands. They will also have the opportunity to work on their professional profile through customized coaching sessions to ensure they can secure a 6-month internship.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor graduate
• Depending on the chosen teaching language (English or French), non-native speakers should provide a language proficiency score:
  • English teaching language: an IELTS score of 6.5 or above, or a TOEFL score of 79 or above. Alternatively, provide an English training certificate or proof of previous education in English.
  • French teaching language: a TCF score of B2 or equivalent. Alternatively, a proof of previous education in French.
• Significant professional experience in related fields preferred, but not required (internships are considered).

Required documentation:

• Resume
• Motivation letter
• Passport photo
• Passport copy for non-EU applicants and ID copy for EU applicants
• Language proficiency certificate
• Bachelor or higher diploma & transcript
• Portfolio

For more information about the application process, please visit our How to apply page.