MBA Fashion Entrepreneurship

The MBA Fashion Entrepreneurship at the University of East London can be studied as a one-year full-time programme or as part-time over two years. It is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the fashion industry, focusing on key areas like inclusivity, sustainability, ethics, and innovation. The course helps students develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed in the fashion market as well as understand the challenges of the industry and come up with creative solutions.

In this programme, students learn both practical and theoretical concepts. They study core modules such as Sustainability, Ethics and Social Purpose, Marketing in a Digital Age, and Managing Strategy, Operations and Partnerships. Assessments typically include coursework, case studies, project work, reports, and group activities.

Through this programme, graduates gain a set of transferable skills recognised by the World Economic Forum, which can lead to high-level positions in various areas like fashion retail, brand management, marketing, and sustainable business consultancy. The programme also supports students who want to start their fashion businesses.

The University of East London (UEL) has been around since 1898 and has campuses located in Docklands and Stratford. UEL collaborates with over 25 partner institutions worldwide and offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to more than 23,000 students. Many of its courses are accredited by respected organisations such as the Chartered Management Institute, ensuring they align with industry needs.

In a recent assessment, more than half of UEL's research was rated as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent,' particularly in fields like health and sustainability. The university is dedicated to research that addresses global challenges such as health inequalities and aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Moreover, in recognition of its efforts to promote gender equality, UEL received the Athena Swan Silver Award in 2024.

• Candidates who are eager to learn and have useful life or work experience that will help them succeed in the course will be considered.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are required to have a 2:2 Bachelor's degree or an equivalent international qualification that demonstrates knowledge of the fashion industry.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates should have an overall IELTS score of at least 6.0, with each skill area scoring 5.5 or higher. They can also prove their English skills with equivalent SELT tests like TOEFL.

The full-time tuition fee for international students taking the University of East London’s MBA Fashion Entrepreneurship course is £18,360 for the 2025/26 academic year. Please note that this fee may increase each year for the duration of the course.

The University of East London (UEL) offers various scholarships to help international students who want to study undergraduate or postgraduate programmes. These scholarships can lower tuition fees and range from £500 to £5,000, depending on the course and eligibility. Students don't need to apply separately for these scholarships as they're automatically considered when they apply for admission.

UEL also works with scholarship programmes like Chevening and the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission to create even more opportunities for international students. However, it's important to note that scholarships are not available for short courses, exchange programmes, or pre-sessional English courses. 

To learn more about the scholarship options available to international students, please reach out to one of our trained counsellors at AHZ.

Earning an MBA in Fashion Entrepreneurship from the University of East London equips graduates with the necessary skills to pursue job roles like those listed below:

• Creative Director 

• Brand Manager 

• Fashion Designer 

• Fashion Marketer

• Entrepreneur 

• Personal Stylist

Applications for this course can be submitted via the University's online application form. Students who require further assistance can get in touch with any of our trained counsellors.