Program Overview

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Master of Science in Fashion Buying and Management

Overview

The Master of Science in Fashion Buying and Management is a one-year, full-time course designed for graduates seeking to break into the exciting and fast-paced fashion buying industry.

Course Details

TU Code

TU317

NFQ Level

Level 9

Award Type

Major

Award

Master of Science

ECTS Credits

90

Duration

1.5 Years

Course Type

Postgraduate

Mode of Study

Full Time

Method of Delivery

On-Campus

Commencement Date

January 2026

Location

Aungier Street

Fees

€14,250 Total Fee (EU), €15,000 Total Fee (Non-EU)

What is Fashion Buying & Management?

Fashion buying is one of the most sought-after careers in fashion. It requires a combination of skill sets to be successful, including trend forecasting, brand discovery, quantitative and analytical skills, and planning and working with merchandisers on buying.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Honours bachelor degree graduates (minimum 2.2 Honours) of universities or similar third-level institutions with a strong desire to succeed in the fashion industry.
• Holders of equivalent professional qualifications, by examination, will also be considered.
• English language proficiency: a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
• Good retail experience.

Scholarship Opportunity

The Maria Wallace Foundation Scholarship is available for this course, offering a donation of €15,000 to help cover fees and living expenses.

Career Opportunities

A career in fashion buying can offer a lifestyle that is fast-paced and exciting with opportunities to travel and see the world, combining creativity and commerce.

Module Listing

Year One

Semester 1

• Ecommerce Strategy [Mandatory]
• Fashion Buying 2 [Mandatory]
• Fashion Product Management & Development [Mandatory]
• Fashion Sustainability & Social Responsibility [Mandatory]
• Finance for Non-Financial Managers [Mandatory]
• Marketing Fashion Brands [Mandatory]
• Research Methods [Mandatory]
• Research Project [Mandatory]
• Sociology of Fashion [Mandatory]
• WORK PLACEMENT [Mandatory]

Semester 2

• Principles of Fashion Buying [Mandatory]
• Public Relations and Communications [Mandatory]
• Principles of Luxury Retailing [Mandatory]
• Retail Merchandising Analytics [Mandatory]
• Research Project [Mandatory]
• Global Fashion Retail Strategy [Mandatory]

Schedule

The timetable is yet to be finalized, but there are normally circa 20 to 25 contact hours per week. Students are advised to keep a clear working week and minimize other commitments to participate in the course.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand and appreciate the diversity of fabrics available for use in product/garment construction.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ranging and merchandising in the context of overall category management.
• Understand how buying and merchandising interact with other key business functions.
• Develop a comprehensive awareness of the significant concepts and processes of consumer behavior.
• Exercise an ability to review secondary research material and present logical critical explanations.
• Take responsibility for one's own learning and actively participate in team and group-based opportunities to develop leadership and initiative.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the nature of fashion distribution channels and the changing balance of power therein.
• Analyze the nature and power of brands in building fashion brand equity and appreciate the particular case of luxury brands.
• Develop an understanding of the key media involved in the fashion industry and describe the media in relation to types, styles, power, and influence.