MBA Fashion: Business and Entrepreneurship

For January 2025 start this course will be offered in full-time evening study mode. You can see all courses starting this January with the evening study option here. 

Duration: 1 year

Attendance: Three evenings a week (Mon-Thu) from 5.30pm-8.30pm (or whatever is confirmed)

Mode: Full-time

Teaching delivery: On campus 

Location: North Greenwich

For May 2025 and September 2025 intakes this course will be offered in full-time day study mode. 

Semester 1 and 2  

Through semester 1 and semester 2, you will be exposed to the global landscape of fashion and learn the research methods which will underpin your learning. 

You will learn the fundamental methodologies and practice of research and how this will frame your practice.  

Topics focusing on strategy and leadership will inform your practice and help to develop your entrepreneurial skills. 

You will explore brand innovation as well as financial management and will have the opportunity to work on a project exploring how digital acceleration is supported by data. 

Modules covered in semester 1

• The Fashion Business and Global Fashion Business Environment
• Research methods and Practice
• Strategic Management and Leadership

Modules covered in semester 2

• Finance and Risk Management
• Digital Acceleration and Data for Fashion
• Entrepreneurship and Brand Innovation

Semester 3

In semester 3, you will work to resolve a long-standing business research problem and develop a final project which aims to support existing research findings, as well as your own. 

This can include a commissioned industry report or an entrepreneurial business concept, which includes a business plan and pitch proposing a new business start-up concept. 

Modules covered in semester 3

• Final Fashion Business Project

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First, upper second-class honours degree, lower second-class honours (or equivalent non-UK qualifications) in a relevant subject, or an equivalent professional qualification in a related subject.

If you are applying directly from an undergraduate degree course without experience or professional practice, you must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of your chosen subject area.

International

In order to be eligible for this course, you will need to be a competent speaker and writer of English. This also applies if you are from the European Union, or if you're from a country outside of the EU.

You need to provide us with an IELTS or equivalent English language qualification, which demonstrates a minimum of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub test) or CEFR Level B2 in each component.

If you are applying as a Tier 4 student, please read the English Language requirements or contact [email protected] for more information.

Learn more: entry requirements per country

Applications are welcome from a wider range of backgrounds and experience including from students who may not necessarily possess formal academic qualifications. It is important that applicants can demonstrate an aptitude for learning and continued professional development through a research-led approach. 

Applicants will be assessed at interview in accordance with Ravensbourne’s Accreditation of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure.

Selection criteria

We welcome suitably-qualified applicants who are able to demonstrate a good level of skills in areas associated with visual communication. This may include but is not limited to: graphic design, branding, art direction, advertising, motion graphics, information design, data visualisation, UX/UI design and AR/VR experience design.

To get a holistic view of your ability and aptitude to succeed on the course, we will also consider your enthusiasm and interest in the subject area, how you manage the creative process, previous study and your professional skill-set. A PDF portfolio of visual work is required.

Whether you are a UK resident or a non-EEA/EU national, you will need to apply directly to Ravensbourne via our Online Applicant Portal. Each course and mode option has a unique link to apply. 

Simply select and click your chosen start date and mode via the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate page inside the portal. 

Learn more: how to apply for a postgraduate course

Find out more about our tuition fees and whether you qualify for financial support during your studies. 

Tuition fees for 2024/25:

• UK: £12,400 per year
• Overseas: £19,500 per year

Tuition fees for 2025/26:

• UK: £12,400 per year
• Overseas: £19,500 per year

Key links:

• Paying your fees
• Scholarships, bursaries and other discounts
• Scholarships for international students.

We very much welcome applicants from outside the UK. For information on study routes, visa requirements, studying in England, language and entry requirements, application requirements and access to international agents, please visit our international student section.

For International fee-paying students starting this course in November, there is a scholarship of £5,000 which will be automatically applied to your offer. Please note, this scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarships offered at Ravensbourne.

Quick links:

• How to apply
• International Education Agents
• Visas and immigration
• Scholarships for international students
• International student FAQs

We want to know why you chose the UK as your study destination, what attracted you to Ravensbourne and the course, and how it relates to or fits in with your plans for the future. We love to hear people's motivations and aspirations, so please make your personal statement, 'personal'.

Using a minimum of 500 words, please use your personal statement to explain:

1. Why you chose the UK as your study destination (if you are an international student)
2. What attracted you to Ravensbourne University London and the specific course you are applying for
3. Your experiences and interests
4. What you hope to gain from the course
5. What you hope to do after graduating
6. Any relevant work experience

There are no portfolio requirements for this master's course. To prepare for your academic interview, please make sure you review your CV and personal statement. It is important that you know why you would like to study the course and how this course can benefit you in the future. It is also worth doing researching a current industry that inspired you to do this course. Lastly, you should think about your aims or your area for research in both theory and practice if accepted on the Master's course. This is also a good opportunity for you to ask questions that you may have about the course.

You can’t learn in a vacuum, which is why industry connection is ingrained into everything we do. Ravensbourne University London will equip you for success in the creative and digital industries. Our tutors are respected academics and practitioners with substantial experience and industry links, while our suite of postgraduate courses has been designed with industry, for industry.

You will be part of a diverse community of creatives, working collaboratively to explore new professional practices. Ravensbourne has strong industry links with a range of high-profile companies, including: Apple, Barclays, the BBC, European Space Agency, Marks & Spencer, Museum of London, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Samsung and many more.

EventsHub

The EventsHub is a flexible space designed to house various industry-facing lectures, presentations, events, launches, promotions, showcases, exhibitions and short courses for Ravensbourne, the local community and across the Design District. 

The Workshop

Our prototyping facilities are designed to enable and support experimentation and exploration of materials and making through hi-tech, lo-tech and no-tech facilities. This includes 3D printing, large-format digital print, laser cutting and vacuum forming, Arduino and Raspberry Pi coding and workshop hand-tools. 

Creative Lab

Creative Lab is Ravensbourne’s own in-house design and media production studio. Working across creative commercial projects, not-for-profit third-sector briefs and internal design and content requirements, Creative Lab combines professional design expertise with employment opportunities on projects for our students and graduates.

If you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. 

• Admissions queries: +44 (0) 20 3045 0674 / [email protected]
• International queries: [email protected]
• General information: +44 (0) 20 3040 3500

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