Program Overview

Fashion Entrepreneurship MBA

Overview

This course is subject to revalidation.

Embark on an exciting journey with the University of East London's groundbreaking MBA in Fashion Entrepreneurship, designed to equip you with the essential skills and mindset to thrive in the ever-evolving global business landscape. This dynamic programme places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, sustainability, ethics, and purpose, preparing you to become a future leader and innovator in the fashion industry and beyond.

Course Options

• MBA:
  • Start date: September 2025
  • Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent with evidenced knowledge of the fashion industry.

International Qualifications

• We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.

English Language Requirements

• Overall IELTS 6.0 with minimum 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading (or recognised equivalent)

Fees

• Home Applicant (Full-time): £13,320 per year
• Home Applicant (Part-time): £2,220 per 30 credit module
• International Applicant (Full-time): £18,360 per year
• International Applicant (Part-time): £3,060 per 30 credit module

Funding

Home Students

• Postgraduate Loans Scheme: £10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme
• Postgraduate Scholarship: Apply for a 50 per cent discount on your tuition fees
• Alumni Discount: Up to 15% fee waiver (exclusions apply)
• Early Payment Discount: 5% fee waiver
• Asylum Seekers scholarship: 100% fee waiver
• Civic Engagement: £1,000
• Hardship Bursary: Up to £2,000
• Sport Scholarships: Up to £6,000

International Students

• Living costs: £1,265 per month to cover living costs (estimated by UK Visas and Immigration)
• Tuition fees: Payable in five monthly instalments over the first term

Course Modules

• Sustainability, Ethics and Social Purpose Core Module
• Thought Leadership Core Module
• Mental Wealth, Live Industry Project Core Module
• Managing Financial and Human Resources for Sustainable Business Success Core Module
• Managing Strategy, Operations and Partnerships Core Module
• Marketing in a Digital Age and Corporate Social Responsibility Core Module

What We're Researching

At the University of East London, we are working on the big issues that will define our future; from sustainable architecture and ethical AI, to health inequality and breaking down barriers in the creative industries.

Your Future Career

Studying for your MBA in Fashion Entrepreneurship will ensure you have enhanced employability and future earning power prospects. Industry employers are seeking new candidates with analytical and problem-solving skills, who have the vision and knowledge of innovation to drive their businesses.

How We Support Your Career Ambitions

• Career Zone: Our dedicated and award-winning team provide you with careers and employability resources
• Mental Wealth programme: Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme which issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you’ve mastered
• Enterprise and entrepreneurship support: Ranked 2nd for graduate start-ups (2023/24)
• Networking and visits to leading organisations: Support in starting a new business, freelancing and self-employment
• London on our doorstep: We are well connected to central London and Canary Wharf, with London City Airport just across the water

How You'll Learn

The programme is taught by a team of experienced tutors who are all industry experts in their own rights, resulting in our teaching always being dynamic, innovative and fresh.

How You'll Be Assessed

The MBA programme uses a range of formative and summative assessment methods to support the development of and reflection on learning. Each module is assessed separately and there is typically one assessment submission for each taught module.

Campus and Facilities

• Docklands Campus, London, E16 2RD: Our waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks provides a modern, well-equipped learning environment
• 24/7 Docklands library: Our library is a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment
• £21m SportsDock centre: Our sports centre offers state-of-the-art facilities for fitness and recreation
• Campus shop and bookstore: Our campus shop and bookstore provide a convenient place to purchase essentials and course materials
• Children's Garden Nursery: Our nursery provides childcare services for students with children
• Cafés, eateries, and a late bar: Our campus offers a range of dining options and social spaces
• Student Union facilities: Our Student Union provides a range of services and support for students, including a student lounge

Who Teaches This Course

This course is delivered by the School of Arts and Creative Industries.

What Our Staff and Students Say

Before I took this MBA, I simply thought the industry was about making money. Now, I appreciate the importance of considering the entire lifecycle of clothing - from production to disposal - and this perspective has been invaluable.

Nidharshini Balusamy

Fashion Entrepreneurship MBA

This MBA has opened up so many doors for me. I chose this course because of its excellent reputation and the calibre of people associated with it. It has been an amazing experience and undoubtedly the best decision of my life. There’s always something new and exciting to be working on. I feel so lucky to be part of it.

Maja Rybinska

Fashion Entrepreneurship MBA

Related Courses

• MA Fashion
• MA International Fashion Business
• MBA Master of Business Administration