Master of Arts in Global Fashion Management 環球時裝管理文學碩士
Entrance Year Sept 2027
Programme Code 14105
Stream Code
FTG for full-time mode
PTG for part-time mode
Mode of Study Mixed Mode
Normal Duration
1.5 years - Full-time
3 years - Part-time
Fund Type Self-Financed
Credits Required for Graduation
31 * Students are required to complete a 1-credit subject on Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) Requirement within the first semester of study. No credit fee will be charged for this subject. The AIE subject will be assessed on a pass/fail grading system and will not be included in the GPA calculation.
Initial Registration Credits 9 credit for full time students; 6 credit for part-time student
Tuition Fees HKD$8,300 per credit
Programme Leader(s)
Chief | Prof. Jeanne Tan
Deputy | Prof. Andre Hou
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
The MA in Global Fashion Management develops forward-thinking leaders and entrepreneurs capable of navigating the modern creative economy. By integrating advanced business management with a deep understanding of the global fashion and textile sectors, the programme empowers students to lead with strategic insight, cultural intelligence, and a commitment to innovation. We cultivate professionals who do not just adapt to the industry but actively shape its future through ethical leadership and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
Programme Characteristics
The programme focuses on global fashion strategic management and entrepreneurship, emphasizing best managerial practices and innovative industry solutions. It is defined by its synthesis of academic rigor and hands-on engagement.
Two pathways are available to suit different career stages:
- Option 1: For executives with three or more years of industry experience.
- Option 2: For graduates and professionals with less than three years of industry experience.
Global Immersion Study Pathways (GIP)
A hallmark of the programme, GIP provides direct exposure to global fashion hubs through immersive learning.
- Option 1: Developed in collaboration with the Fashion Institute of Technology (New York) and Institut Français de la Mode (Paris), students attend intensive seminars in New York, Paris, and Hong Kong/Mainland China.
- Option 2: Consists of two international seminars and a capstone project. Seminars are held in major fashion hubs across Asia, Europe, and North America, such as Tokyo, Seoul, London, and Paris, and are updated annually to reflect industry developments.
These seminars offer behind-the-scenes access to major fashion houses and manufacturing centers. Students engage with international experts to understand regional market nuances and global supply chain dynamics. To equip graduates for the future, the programme offers focused electives in critical areas such as digital disruption, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. These subjects foster the strategic thinking and practical problem-solving skills required to excel in the industry.
Students are required to fulfil a total 31 credits comprising of credits from 10 subjects and a 1 credit compulsory subject on Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE).
Study Duration
Option 1: Full-time students complete their credits over three semesters (1.5 years).
Option 2: Full-time students complete their credits over Semesters 1 and 2, plus the summer term.
Core Subjects for Option 1 & 2
1) Contemporary Issues in International Fashion Business
2) Fashion Entrepreneurship and Organizational Behaviours
3) Global Fashion Strategic Management
Global Immersion Study Pathways (GIP)
Option 1
a) New York Seminars & Visits (In collaboration with Fashion Institute of Technology)
b) Paris Seminars & Visits (In collaboration with Institut Français de la Mode)
c) Hong Kong, China Seminars & Visits
Option 2
a) International Study Tours and Workshops (Europe/North America)
b) International Study Tours and workshops (Asia)
c) Capstone Project – Innovative Business Proposal
Elective Subjects for Option 1 & 2 (Choose 4 out of 6 elective subjects)
1) Advanced Textiles Materials and Technologies
2) Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Management
3) Digital Disruption and Fashion Innovation Management
4) Fashion and Consumer Culture
5) Fashion Omni-channel Retailing
6) Luxury Fashion Brand Management
7) Leadership in Sustainable Fashion Business
8) Sustainable Fashion Design
9) Sustainable Production System in Fashion
10) Green Innovations for Fashion and Textiles
- A minimum of three years’ professional experience is mandatory. Preference is given to those with a proven track record in fashion, design, media, communications or business management.
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited university.We welcome diverse academic disciplines, including fashion, design, media, communications, or business, that contribute to a multifaceted classroom.
- A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required. This may be waived for candidates who have completed a degree at a university where English is the primary language of instruction. Please refer to the “Admission Requirements” section for further details.
Option 2
- A bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. We welcome diverse academic disciplines, including fashion, design, media, communications, or business, that contribute to a multifaceted classroom.
- A minimum IELTS score of 6.0. This requirement is waived if your degree was awarded by an institution where the medium of instruction is English. Please refer to the “Admission Requirements” section for further details.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.
- MA in Global Fashion Management is an on-campus programme, students are required to attend face-to-face classes for all subjects unless otherwise specified.
- The tuition fee does not include the costs (visa application, flights, transportation, and accommodations) arising from the overseas trips or study tours/workshops under the Global Immersion Study Pathways.
- Students are required to make their own visa applications, flight, transport, and accommodation arrangements for the seminars.
- As part of the GIP, Option 1 students attend the Hong Kong and China seminars alongside visiting cohorts from New York and Paris. To ensure seamless logistics across multiple cities, students are required to travel together as a group. This travel is organized through a designated agency; participation in the group tour is mandatory, and all payments are made directly to the agency.
- Personal Statement (Compulsory)*
- Transcript/Certificate (Required)
- Supporting letter from employer (Optional)
- Others Document
- Copy of English examination results such as IELTS or TOEFL (for applicants graduated from universities where the medium of instruction is not English.)
- Postal address in Chinese (for applicants from the Chinese mainland).
*please indicate the choice of GIP Study option in the last paragraph
Enquiries
SFT General Office
- Room QT715, 7/F, Core QT, PolyU
- +852 2766 6500
- sft.tpg@polyu.edu.hk
Enquiries
- Room M101, Li Ka Shing Tower, PolyU
- +852 2333 0600
- ar.tpg@polyu.edu.hk
- https://www.polyu.edu.hk/study