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PRESENTATION

CAD offers a part-time specialization in Fashion Business Management with a total of 60 ECTS credits. Upon completion, you will receive a prestigious dual certification from CAD and Collège de Paris, recognized in 180 countries worldwide, enhancing your global career opportunities in the fashion industry.

This program is designed to equip the next generation of fashion industry leaders with the skills needed to successfully launch and manage their own fashion brand, marketing agency, or retail company in a fast-paced, competitive, and ever-evolving market. It also addresses today’s most critical industry challenges, ensuring you stay ahead of trends and innovations. Whether you’re a fashion professional, design enthusiast, marketer, or stylist, this course provides a comprehensive foundation in the essential aspects of the fashion business.

Our course is led by active fashion industry professionals, providing a practical, hands-on learning experience. This approach ensures you gain real-world insights and tools essential for success in the dynamic fashion landscape.

Program Structure:

  • Class Schedule: 2 sessions per week (3.5 hours each) on-campus — Monday mornings and Friday afternoons.
  • Program Duration: 1 academic year, split into 2 semesters, including a 4-month internship or paid position at a fashion company.
  • Assessments: Weekly assignments, two business plan presentations (one at the end of each semester), and a work experience report.

Semester 1:

Start date: Beginning of October

This semester focuses on the core elements of fashion management. Fashion industry professionals will guide you through various aspects of the business:

  • Business and Brand Management: Building and positioning a fashion brand while overseeing its growth and strategy.
  • Sustainability: Implementing eco-friendly and ethical practices in fashion production and business operations.
  • Marketing and Consumer Behaviour:  Understanding market trends and consumer psychology to create effective marketing strategies.
  • Product Development: Designing, sourcing, and producing fashion items from concept to final product.
  • Merchandising and Buying: Selecting, pricing, and managing inventory to maximize sales and brand appeal.
  • Innovation: Integrating new technologies, materials, and business models to drive industry advancements.
  • Retail Management and Growth Strategies: Managing store operations, customer experience, and sales strategies in physical and digital spaces.
  • International Business: Navigating global markets, supply chains, and cross-cultural business strategies in fashion.

End of semester: Mid-February (including assessments)

Semester 2:

Start date: First week of March
In this semester, you’ll delve deeper into the strategic and operational aspects of running a fashion business:

  • Press Office & Event Management: Strategies for managing brand image, media relations, and organizing fashion events
  • Entrepreneurship: Developing innovative business ideas and launching a successful fashion venture.
  • Leadership & Management: Leading teams, making strategic decisions, and overseeing business operations in the fashion industry.
  • Business Law & Ethics: Understanding legal regulations, contracts, and ethical practices in the fashion business.
  • Finance & Budgeting: Managing cash flow, pricing, and financial planning to ensure profitability.
  • Governance & Sustainability: Implementing responsible business practices, sustainability initiatives, and corporate governance.

End of semester: End-June (including assessments)

The year culminates with the creation and presentation of your own business plan, either for a brand you create or for an existing brand.

Work experience report: You must work (paid or internship) for 4 months in a role within the fashion industry, either during or after the course, and submit a report which will be graded

TUITION :

EU Students :

The tuition fees are 4,500 EUR and are to be paid as follows:

  • 300 EUR + 1,400 EUR i.e. 1,700 EUR (1st third of the fees) at registration
  • 1,400 EUR (2nd third of the fees) by June 30th
  • 1,400 EUR (Final third of the fees) by September 15th

A staggered payment plan is possible for some residents (upon acceptance and subject to a surcharge of 300 EUR).

Non EU Students :

The Belgians authorities do not grant students visas for part-time specialization programms.

Please note: there are only 12 places maximum available per specialization.

For international transfers, bank fees are payable by the sender.

Tuition fees do not include cultural visits and study trips.

*Registration fee: this amount covers general administrative costs as well as individual insurance (taken out by the CAD) in case of any accident on the school premises.

Bank details of the CAD
– CDP-CAD ASBL – BNP Paribas Fortis : IBAN BE70 0019 6550 3825 – BIC GEBABEBB

Remarks
– The CAD does not accept bank cheques. Tuition fees must be paid into one of the school’s bank accounts. For international transfers, bank charges are at the expense of the originator.
– Tuition fees remain as announced at the time of registration for the entire programme (except for students repeating the first year, if the price increases) unless inflation exceeds 5% per year, in which case the fees will be indexed.
– Since the number of students admitted each year is limited, the full tuition fee is due even in case of withdrawal or exclusion from the course.

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