The MSc Fashion, Design & Luxury Management is a two-year program that prepares you for strategic careers in the fashion, design, and luxury industries by developing managerial, creative, and international skills to thrive in a demanding and constantly changing environment.

Professional Interactions & Conferences

Students gain exclusive insights into the luxury industry, connect with highly qualified professionals, and expand their international network through a variety of onsite and online interactions.

Examples:

• Guerlain Onsite Conference – presentation of Guerlain’s heritage, activities, digital department, and internship opportunities.
• Louis Vuitton Onsite Presentation – an in-depth look at the Maison’s DNA, culture, product categories, and Graduate Programs.
• Guest Speakers Online – managers from diverse luxury companies (often based in Switzerland, Italy, and beyond) share their expertise and interact with students during dedicated modules such as Strategic Management of Luxury Brands.

Master’s Thesis

The specialized master’s thesis, starting in September and completed by the end of the academic year, is a cornerstone of the second year of the program. It allows students to conduct in-depth research on real-world challenges in fashion, design, and luxury. Key themes include sustainability and the circular economy, limited editions and collections, digital innovation, brand management, and experiential marketing. Beyond deepening sector expertise, the thesis strengthens students’ professional profiles and offers opportunities to engage with leading luxury players, demonstrating their ability to analyze, innovate, and contribute to the transformation of iconic brands.

International Experience

• Exchange semester or professional experience: choose from top-ranked partner universities worldwide. (Mandatory for French nationals)
• 100% English-taught program: all courses, workshops, and projects take place in an international professional context.
• Multicultural cohort: over 20 nationalities represented, fostering openness, intercultural exchange, and teamwork.
• Immersive business trips: exclusive visits to major luxury capitals (Paris, Milan…), meetings with world-renowned professionals, and participation in industry events.
• Intercultural and multidisciplinary projects: collaborate in international teams on real-world challenges, bringing together diverse cultural and creative perspectives.
• Partnerships with prestigious international houses: LVMH, Kering, Richemont, Chanel… for projects, case studies, and internships.

Career Path

• International professional experience: 3–6 month internship or employment with luxury companies worldwide, applying your skills in a real business context.
• Entrepreneurial project: 4–5 months full-time developing your own project or start-up, supported by a mentor and validated by the program.
• GEM Professional Certificates: enhance your expertise with online certificates from a curated catalogue, focused on key areas of luxury management.
• Individual mentoring: guidance from luxury industry professionals to support your project, develop your skills, and prepare for your career.
• Global alumni network: access advice, opportunities, and contacts from graduates working in prestigious luxury houses worldwide.
• Career preparation workshops: CV building, interviews, personal branding, and recruitment simulations to maximize success on the international job market.
• Corporate collaboration projects: work on real case studies and challenges proposed by LVMH, Kering, Chanel, Richemont, and other luxury leaders.
• International opportunities: internships and assignments abroad, in luxury capitals and emerging markets.
• Cross-functional skill development: leadership, project management, communication, and innovation applied to the luxury sector.

All GEM MSc programs are internationally recognized by the prestigious higher education accreditation bodies, AACSB and EQUIS, and are equivalent to a level 7 degree on the European Qualifications Framework, in compliance with the Bologna Agreement for a master’s degree, comprised of 120 ECTS credits.

Graduates of the Master of Science program may continue their studies with an Advanced Master.

*Based on 2023 graduates

To help you access the careers that inspire you, you can count on:

• support from the Career Center: training workshops, individual interviews, events where you can meet experts and recruiters, and more.
• the JobTeaser platform, accessible as soon as you are admitted, where you will find more than 220,000 internship, work-study, and job offers per year.
• professional experiences that you can enjoy each year (internships starting in the third year of undergraduate studies, work-study programs starting in the first year of graduate studies).
• a network of 50,000 graduates worldwide, with services for graduates that continue long after they leave school.

Paris Campus

2-year program:

• 1st year: €13,250
• 2nd year: €13,950

1-year program (direct entry into the 2nd year):

• 2nd year: €17,950

*Fees cover tuition, project supervision, and access to GEM facilities. They do not cover accommodation, meals, insurance, visas, or personal expenses.

Financial Aid/Scholarships

GEM provides a dedicated online platform—the GEM Financial Advisor—to help you find financing solutions, simulate student loans, and understand the various financing options available.

We recommend that students begin their search for financial aid as early as possible.
Please note that you must apply and be accepted into a program before you can apply for a scholarship or visa.

Work-Study: Excellence in Action

At GEM, the work-study format combines academic rigor with real-world experience — a true accelerator for both career development and personal growth.

Professional Experience

• Gain significant work experience while studying — a strong advantage on your CV and a powerful boost at the start of your career.
• Apply classroom knowledge directly in a professional context, developing your skills, confidence, and network.

Financial Support

• The work-study model also allows students to finance their tuition fees, while receiving a monthly salary from their host company.
• It’s a smart way to invest in your future — gaining professional experience and financial independence at the same time.
• 1,500 apprenticeship contracts signed in 2023–2024, reflecting the strength and dynamism of our programs
• A network of more than 600 partner companies in France and abroad

Internships are an integral part of all GEM programs, from the Bachelor to the Master level, with placements lasting 2 to 6 months each year, either in France or abroad. These hands-on experiences serve as a bridge between academic learning and the professional world, allowing students to explore different roles, industries, and career paths while developing valuable skills and professional networks.

Internships are a key asset for employability, helping students refine their career goals and often leading to full-time job offers even before graduation.

Special arrangements

Got an idea? Want to start a business? At any point during your studies, the Talent Office will review your project and, after examination by a committee, may propose a curriculum adjustment that allows you to pursue your studies and start a business at the same time. In this case, your work-study program can be tailored to your business project.

A 100% GEM incubator

Created in 2011, IncubaGEM, GEM’s start-up incubator, is THE driving force behind entrepreneurship at the school. Reserved for GEM students and graduates, it offers support for a maximum period of 18 months. Nearly 350 start-ups have benefited from it since 2011, including Wizbii, ISKN, Homunity, Andyamo, Lokki, and more.

Dedicated courses

Each year, courses and specializations allow you to sharpen your entrepreneurial spirit.

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Do you have any questions?

Please feel free to contact our training advisors if you have any questions about our programs or admission processes, or if you would like to discuss your professional goals. Our teams are available to help you choose the path that best suits your ambitions.