IIFM | Italian Institute of Fashion Management
Master in Fashion Human Resource Management
Milan, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Nov 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 21,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* paid in 4 installments
Key Summary
HR in fashion is unlike any other industry—here, you’re not just managing talent, you’re working with a blend of unique profiles, from creatives, visionaries, to managers, and navigating processes and roles that don’t exist in other sectors. The Master in Fashion Human Resource & Management is your gateway to becoming a specialized professional in managing the most valuable asset of any company—its talent.
With a blend of HR management, organizational strategy, and a deep dive into fashion industry dynamics, this program is designed to transform you into a specialized HR Manager for Fashion & Luxury. From talent acquisition & retention, leadership development to employer branding, change management, and CSR, you’ll develop the essential skills needed to thrive in key HR roles at top fashion and luxury brands.
It’s not just about managing people—it’s about building talents, shaping culture, and leading change in one of the most exciting, fast-paced industries in the world. In the ever-evolving world of fashion and luxury, it’s the people who drive the industry forward.
Each master program prepares you for a specific aspect of fashion. Here are the key skills you will acquire with this Master.
The Master in Fashion Human Resource & Management prepares the next generation of HR managers for Fashion & Luxury, offering hands-on training in both strategy, management, and operations, equipping you with the knowledge to manage the unique dynamics across various departments—from creative teams to product development, corporate functions, retail, and more.
During the program, you will learn:
- To understand fashion & luxury business models, identifying their needs, critical issues, key success factors, while gaining deep understanding of the industry-specific features.
- Talent Acquisition & Development: mastering the recruiting, selection, and how to nurture fashion industry talent, ensuring you build high-performing teams tailored to the sector’s demands.
- Organizational Strategy & Leadership: to gain expertise in team management, organizational development, and fostering a culture of collaboration across different functions within the fashion business.
- Change Management: understanding and developing strategies to handle transformations, innovation, and people.
- HR Strategy & Employer Branding: shaping an engaging corporate culture and strong employer brand that attracts top talent and promotes retention.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: gaining the tools to build diverse and inclusive workplaces, understanding the best practices internationally adopted.
- CSR & Ethical HR: understanding how corporate social responsibility and sustainability practices are intertwined with HR strategies, helping brands lead with purpose.
This program will empower you to successfully manage the HR & People challenges in the fashion and luxury industry.
The Master in Fashion Human Resource & Management offers an education designed to shape the next generation of HR leaders within the fashion and luxury sectors. Focused on understanding the unique dynamics of the industry, leadership, and innovative industry-specific HR strategies, this program will equip you with the essential skills to manage talent, foster organizational growth, and navigate challenges in human resources & people management.
The Master opens the doors to various career opportunities in the fashion and luxury industry, focusing on strategic HR and organizational management roles.
Key career paths include:
- HR Manager;
- Talent Acquisition Specialist;
- HR Business Partner;
- Employer Branding Manager;
- Training & Development Manager;
- Compensation & Benefits Specialist;
- Change Management Manager;
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
With a multidisciplinary approach, the Master prepares professionals to work in major fashion houses, emerging brands, specialized head-hunting agencies, and HR consulting firms within the fashion and luxury industry.
Core Modules
Induction Courses
- Management & Quantitative Methods
- Design Methods
Data & Design Suites
- Project Suite
- Quantitative Suite
Fundamentals
- Brand Management
- History of Fashion
- Project Management
- Fashion & Luxury Business Models
- Research Methods
- Digital Fashion
Italian Course
- A2 Level PLIDA Certificate
- B1 Level PLIDA Certificate
Advanced Modules
In-Depth Courses
- Fashion HR Management
- Employer Branding & Employee Experience
- Training & People Development
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Fashion & Luxury Organizational Behavior
- Change Management & Organizational Transformation
- CSR & Crosscultural Management
Study Tour
- Fashion System of Italy
- International Study Tour
Practice Modules
Talent & Placement
- Empowerment & Career Management
- Talent & Placement Program
- Storytelling & Presentation Skills
- Career Week
- Employer Branding
Project Works & Internship
- Company Projects
- Internship
- Final Presentation & Dissertation
The Master Course is completely in English. During the whole course, an Italian-English bilingual Teaching Assistant will be available for both Italian and foreign students.
Career Management
It’s not just about lectures and workshops: to succeed in fashion, you must engage with the industry from day one. And not just in the classroom! The Career Management track will prepare you to successfully step into the complex business environments of leading Fashion & Luxury brands, through different steps & progress.
Internship
It's not just about gaining hands-on experience—it’s your chance to immerse yourself in the fashion and luxury industries, putting everything you’ve learned into practice. The internship is one of the most crucial aspects of the Master. Your internship will be a custom-fit opportunity, where you’ll be in a fashion & luxury company, involved in day-to-day operations, and gain hands-on experience that’s crucial for your career development. Each internship is shaped around a training project agreed upon between the Italian Institute of Fashion Management and the company, ensuring it aligns with both your academic goals and the company’s needs.
Throughout the process, you’ll be guided by mentors -- from IIFM and from within the company- who will provide personalized feedback to help you grow.
We at IIFM have strong connections with several brands, supporting you in this delicate phase of your learning journey. This isn’t just about learning on the job; it’s about being fully immersed in the industry, networking with key professionals, and gaining insights that will help shape your future. Sometimes, internships lead to full-time job opportunities, as many of the biggest brands in fashion and luxury use internships as a way to discover and nurture their future talents. This is your chance to gain real-world exposure, make valuable connections, and take a significant step forward in your career.
Ready to dive in? Your future starts here.
We’re looking for young graduates who are ready to step into the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of fashion and design. The Master is built for a diverse range of backgrounds—whether you're from business administration, STEMs, social sciences, design, or anything in between—because we will provide preparatory induction courses to facilitate all the students. Our goal is to foster a classroom environment that mirrors the diverse skill sets and cross-functional expertise found in fashion companies’ teams.
Valued at €10,000, the scholarships cover half of the €21,000 tuition fee and give selected students the opportunity to enroll in specialized courses taught by industry professionals.