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MASTERS - FASHION MERCHANDISING & MANAGEMENT (held in English)

Content .
Liezle Matthee from South African / FMM spring 2006
"To sum up my experience at Polimoda, I would say that it was an extraordinary cultural experience. Receiving lectures from professors who have practiced globally provided great insight into the world of fashion and business within the industry. Through this multicultural experience, the world became much smaller and less intimidating for me to enter for a great career."
Mareike Lohmann from Germany /FMM spring 2006
"This course gave me the possibility to work on an international basis with a lot of different cultures and nationalities. Further, the work on the projects and the developing of strategies within groups helped me improve my communication and team capability skills."
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This course trains students to become qualified marketing and merchandising specialists in the fashion sector.

Methods
Specialized intensive strategic subjects, lectured by fashion industry professionals with a practical, non-theoretical, approach to opportunities and problems of the fashion world. All subjects are interdependent and build upon each other. Knowledge acquired in lectures will be enhanced by students through private study. Student's research is mandatory and will be an integral part of the program's assessment.


 
Program Content .
Stefanie G. Zheng from USA -CINA /FMM spring 2006
"Studying in Italy has been a wonderful experience. The teachers are practioners of the field rather than just professors. The Italian way of thinking is very different form the US and China, so it was great for me to learn a new way of analysing problems. "
Cassy Brown form USA / FMM winter 2004
"I have had a wonderful time at Polimoda and have learnt loads!"
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Principles of Fashion Marketing
Principles of Fashion Merchandising
Principles of Fashion Communication
Economics for Fashion Marketing
Marketing Research
Fashion Promotion Mix
Customer Relation Management
Marketing & Business Plan


Principles of Fashion Marketing I & II

Fundamentals of marketing for the Fashion Industry starting with a classical approach, ending with current and future leading-edge strategies. This course will be lectured by several professors and professional figures.

Principles of Fashion Merchandising I & II
An intensive course covering various aspects of merchandising, sourcing strategy, product knowledge, financial merchandising, buying. Will be lectured by buyers, and various executive merchandising specialists, possessing thorough, "in the field" know-how.

Principles of Fashion Communication
Semiotics as a marketing tool, and internal communication methods of the fashion environment dealt by fashion communicators.

Economics for Fashion Marketing
Basic macro and micro economic events which have significant influence on market returns and strategies taught through a marketing point of view. Lecturers are marketing economists.

Market Research
The significance of market research in fashion resulting in team or individual research of specific market situations lectured by a professional researcher.


Fashion Promotion Mix
Special events such as organisation of a fashion show and other promotional events. Also Sales promotion and PR activities lectured by a professional.

Customer Relation Management
All forms of communication and relation with the customer in order to increase Brand Loyalty. Lectures conducted by specialists.

Marketing & Business Plan
Focusing targets and pin pointing financial and organisational resources to hit the centre.

 
Eligibility  
The Master is open to grads (or equivalent) holding a valid University degree preferably in marketing, economics, business administration etc.

Other University degrees will be considered provided applicants pass the entry exam. Proven working experience in Fashion Marketing and Industry for candidates without a University degree will also be a condition for enrolment.

Fluent knowledge of English is required.
 
Internships and employment opportunities  
Marketing Management
Merchandising Management
Buying Management
Free-lance Consultant
Distribution Management
Special Event Management
Customer Relation Management
Product Development Management
Merchandiser



1) Students coming from the EU

All students coming from the EU are guaranteed an internship as part of the Polimoda course ( except Foundation and Summer courses )

2) Non EU students
Due to current Italian regulations, Polimoda can no longer grant internships to non EU citizens.

Students coming from a country which is not part of the European Union may apply to an optional 3-4 month program in Applied International Management. The objective of this third semester is to give alumni the chance to experience real companies, real projects and real opportunities in Italy through specific applied consultancy projects.

 
Admissions  
The Admission Exam is in two parts: Written exam Interview

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Course duration  
6 months + 2/3 month internship (only for EU citizens)


 
Cost  
 
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Short Term Accommodation and general information

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