Program Overview

Master of Permanent Training in Fashion Business Management

The Master of Permanent Training in Fashion Business Management is a 60 ECTS credit program offered by the Rey Juan Carlos University in collaboration with the Madrid Chamber of Commerce. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage fashion companies effectively.

Presentation

The fashion industry is a demanding and constantly evolving sector that requires specialized professionals capable of managing complex business models. This program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry, including its history, sociology, and current trends.

Objectives

The main objectives of the program are:

• To provide students with the knowledge and techniques necessary to perform managerial tasks in the fashion sector.
• To equip students with useful tools for day-to-day professional activities in the fashion industry.
• To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the fashion market and its various business models.
• To enable students to develop a business plan for a fashion company.

Competences

The program aims to develop the following competences in students:

General Competences

• Ability to analyze and search for information from various sources.
• Ability to integrate knowledge and face complexity.
• Information management capacity.
• Critical and self-critical capacity.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity for autonomous learning.

Specific Competences

• Ability to carry out the necessary steps for the constitution and start-up of a fashion company.
• Ability to anticipate opportunities and choose the best alternative.
• Ability to identify and evaluate elements that create value for the company.
• Acquisition of ethical values in professional activity.
• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
• Knowledge of the legal framework regulating economic-financial activity.
• Ability to apply marketing knowledge and make operational decisions.
• Identification of new business developments.
• Knowledge of business strategy and market selection.

Programme

The program consists of the following courses: | Course Name | Description | ECTS | Type | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fashion Industry | History, sociology, and trends of the fashion industry | 6 | OB | 1Q | | Strategic Management of Fashion Companies | Innovation and management of fashion companies | 6 | OB | 1Q | | Production, Logistics, and Sustainability | Production, logistics, and sustainability in fashion companies | 6 | OB | 1Q | | Marketing Management of Fashion Companies | Marketing for fashion companies | 6 | OB | 1Q | | Financial and Tax Management of Fashion Companies | Business finance and taxation | 6 | OB | 2Q | | Management Skills and Team Management | Leadership and team management | 6 | OB | 2Q | | Fashion Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurship in the fashion industry | 6 | OB | Annual | | Business Plan for Fashion Companies | Preparation of a business plan | 6 | OB | 2Q | | Master's Thesis | Development and defense of the Master's thesis | 12 | OB | I |

Recipients

The program is designed for individuals with an official Spanish university degree or a degree from a higher education institution in the European Higher Education Area. Professionals without a previous official university degree may also be admitted if they have relevant work experience.

Admission Criteria

In the event of excess applications, a selection will be made based on the following criteria:

• Higher education related to the sector (40%)
• Professional experience in the sector (40%)
• Knowledge of languages (20%)

Faculty

The program features a faculty of experts in the fashion industry, including:

• Isaac Amselem Benarroch
• Angel Asensio
• Luis Blanco
• Cristina Castillo
• Pilar Fernández Olivenza
• Carlota Gil
• Rafael Gutiérrez de Mesa
• Eduardo Jones
• Amaya Lozano
• Peter Mansilla
• Fernando Maudo
• Xavier Plazas
• Pereda's victory
• Ana Rodríguez
• Jose Maria Ruiz
• Luis Sancha
• Ignacio Sierra
• Carmen Torres
• Óscar Yáñez
• Specialized teaching staff from the Rey Juan Carlos University and the Official Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Services of Madrid

Academic Information

• Director: Maria Luisa Medrano Garcia (URJC)
• Coordinator: Lidia García Colmenarejo (Official Chamber of Commerce of Madrid)

Quality Guarantee

The program has a quality guarantee system in place, which includes:

• Internal quality assurance system
• Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System
• Composition of the commission
• Results report

Duration and Development

The program has a duration of 60 ECTS credits and is offered in-person. The program starts on October 20, 2025, and ends on July 2, 2026. Classes are held from Monday to Thursday, from 7 pm to 10 pm.

Reservation of Place and Enrollment

The program has a limited number of places available. The title price is €7,500, with a registration fee of €1,900 and 8 monthly payments of €700. A 10% partial aid is available. The start of the course is conditioned to the minimum number of students enrolled.

Documentation to Attach, Forms, and Place of Delivery

Applicants must submit the following documentation:

• National Identity Document or equivalent
• University degree
• Curriculum vitae
• Responsible declaration of veracity of the data provided
• Any other document required by the Academic Department of Continuing Education

Students with foreign qualifications must submit additional documentation, including a passport or residence card and a foreign higher education degree.