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New program intake September 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design & Management
Degrees are taught in English. Our programs offer the flexibility that allows students to study at their own pace. You can earn a double degree by adding on another major at the end of the program.
Intake
September, October 2022 - January, February, May, June 2023
Duration
40 months / 4 academic years
Credits
120 American credits
Campus
Madrid and Online
Language
Español
Why study at Schiller International University?
New Scholarship Plan 2022
1. Nine different options (Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees)
2. Increased award amounts (Up to 50% Tuition Fees covered)
3. Revised criteria and simplified application process
4. NEW Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship (Up to 90% Tuition Fees covered)
5. Valid for all intakes (Jan., Feb., May, June, Sep., Oct.)
Start your degree this January of 2022 and begin your unique educational journey (spots still available).
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design & Management
- WHY study this program?
- WHAT am I going to learn?
- HOW am I going to learn?
- With WHOM am I going to learn?
The Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and Management prepares individuals to apply business, management and project development knowledge to the principles and techniques of professional design of fashion, apparel and accessories.The degree combines learning pattern-making and digital design with manufacturing, planning, materials, history of art and fashion. Students will also explore management, cost analysis, project planning and handling operations in the fashion industry. Throughout the program, students will also acquire the skills needed to be successful in an international context, including intercultural competency, cultural agility, critical-thinking and problem-solving. Schiller students will obtain the leadership and global citizenship aptitudes necessary for leading the change towards an ethical and sustainable world.
Economic Market 2021–2025
- +7,2% Expected Annual Growth
- 27 k Direct Jobs
- Career Areas: Fashion Management, Apparel manufacturing and apparel, piece goods, and notions merchant wholesalers.
Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Graduates of the Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design & Management will be able to:
- Exhibit the key features of design thinking, strong working knowledge, researching, concept-building, sketching, presentation and portfolio-building skills.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of creative techniques, art and design and display creativity through established and innovative techniques of analysis.
- Approach art and design with a creative focus and a rigorous methodology that prepares students to think outside the box in a quickly changing world.
- Be aware of and respectful of ethical issues and apply them in a professional context.
- Propose solutions exemplifying interdisciplinary creativity that display a diverse and multicultural perspective, work efficiently in teams and lead social practices.
Discover, design and develop the professional profile that best suits your goals. By offering a solid academic structure aligned with the current reality of today’s world, we provide you with specific learning tools, methodologies and immersive experiences to personalize your path.
- Solid academic basis connected with reality
- Modulable Learning
- Interactive Lessons
- Learning by doing methodologies
- Strong presence of Tech, Digital and Sustainability
- International immersions to explore and experience
- Challenges with real organizations
- Personalized Academic & Career Advising
Classmates: A multicultural, diverse, and inclusive community with more than 130 nationalities.
Faculty: Referred professionals that share updated knowledge and challenge students with real cases.
Academic & Career Advisors: SIU figures to support you from day one in reaching your goals.
Alumni: A network of more than 20,000 alumni around the world to be connected with.
SIU International Experience
Perform this Bachelor’s Degree at our Madrid International Campus in Residential or Hyflex format (Synchronous online).
Contact our Admission Teams and discover our Campus options.
Start studying in your own personalized way
Establish your own roadmap and choose how you want to study thanks to Schiller’s personalized path structure.
Study plan
To learn more about studying an international degree based on the US higher education system, go to our "Academics" section on our FAQ page.
Required General Education Courses
| Program code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AR 121 | Drawing Principles | 3 |
| AR 125 | Art Techniques & Materials | 3 |
| EN 111 | English Composition: Expository Writing | 3 |
| AR 225 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| DES 101 | Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| DES 125 | Design and Calligraphy Basics | 3 |
| DES 130 | Design Materials | 3 |
| EN 200 | Cross Cultural Communication | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 101 | Beginning Foreign Language 1 | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 102 | Beginning Foreign Language 2 | 3 |
| IT 220 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| MAR 2011 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Required Core and Elective Courses
| Program code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 320 | Digital Advertising | 3 |
| BA 369 | Introduction to Sustainable Development | 3 |
| BA 399 | Ethics in International Business Environments | 3 |
| BA 469 | Entrepreneurship and New Ventures | 3 |
| DES 201 | Fashion History 1 | 3 |
| DES 202 | Fashion History 2 | 3 |
| DES 241 | Fashion History 2 | 3 |
| DES 242 | Fashion 3D Design 2 | 3 |
| DES 320 | Drawing for Fashion Diversity | 3 |
| DES 331 | Pattern Design Techniques 1 | 2 |
| DES 332 | Pattern Design Techniques 2 | 3 |
| DES 341 | Fashion Project 1 | 3 |
| DES 342 | Fashion Project 2 | 3 |
| DES 361 | Modeling Techniques 1 | 3 |
| DES 362 | Modeling Techniques 2 | 3 |
| DES 370 | Fashion Industry and Sustainable Development | 3 |
| DES 381 | Textile Design and Print | 3 |
| DES 401 | Sociology of Fashion | 3 |
| DES 410 | Fashion Illustration | 3 |
| DES 438 | Experimental Pattern | 3 |
| DES 470 | Branding and Corporate Identity | 3 |
| DES 481 | Fashion Collection 1 | 3 |
| DES 482 | Fashion Collection 2 | 3 |
| DES 491 | Capstone Final Project 1-A | 3 |
| DES 492 | Capstone Final Project 1-B | 3 |
| DIG 360 | Search | 3 |
| EN 373 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAR 425 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
* Curriculum subject to changes. Each campus and program may have different requirements and exceptions
Instructional Delivery
We care about your academic needs. We offer instructional delivery adapted to meet your learning style.
- Courses are delivered in English and focused on international environments.
- Our course format consists of studying one subject per month so you can put all your efforts into learning the skills of this specific course topic.
- If you have a good average grade, you can study more than one subject per month and complete your program in less time.
- Schiller University is very focused on preparing students for a professional career. Be confident that you will know how to combine theory with practice.
- You will work collaboratively with classmates on such projects as case studies and prepare presentations with professionals from the field.
- You will earn an international degree valid in both the US and the EU from an accredited American university.
- Our faculty is international and brings a diverse array of professional experience.
Remember that you can study this program online.
Because of the current situation caused by the COVID-19, you may begin taking courses online and then move to the chosen campus when possible.
Internships
Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Computational and Applied Mathematics are encouraged to seek internship opportunities to support their learning and to gain practical work experience.
We provide the flexibility you need to complete your degree
At Schiller International University, our students come first, and we are always ready to adapt to your circumstances in this fast changing world. If you need a change of location, you can continue on another campus of your choice if your program is available there, or study Online.
We offer two ways to make your studies and payments more flexible:
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Enroll and pay for the first subjectYou can do this if you are particularly interested in deepening your knowledge of a subject or if you need to find out if you like this field of knowledge.
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Try and pay for the first 4 months
Register for 4 subjects (equivalent to 12 credits), take the subject month by month and see if it is the path you want to follow.
After this time, evaluate if you want to continue and we will help you formalize your situation. We will help you with everything you need!
Financial aid is available for students who qualify.
Enrolling in a university has never been easier
Follow the step by step and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Team.
Steps of admission
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Fill the application Enrollment
Go to application enrollment.
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Pay the application fee
This step is usually completed with your Admissions Representative after the interview process.
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Complete the interview
The interview with your Admissions Representative provides a great opportunity to ask questions, define your educational and professional goals, and discuss whether a Schiller degree will meet your needs.
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Send all required admissions documents
This includes transcripts, passport documentation, proof of English proficiency, letter of motivation, etc.
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Once accepted, you will receive an acceptance package
In the case of students needing a VISA, you will receive a scanned copy of a conditional letter of acceptance, along with the invoice for your first semester’s tuition. Once it is paid, you will receive the official copy of your acceptance letter and acceptance package.
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Congratulations!
You are now part of Schiller’s learning community.
Start your Bachelor's Degree now and benefit from our New Scholarship Plan 2022
At SIU we encourage you to press the START button again in a big way. Therefore, we are happy to present you with our New 2022 Scholarship Plan.
Apply now for any of our Bachelor's Degrees and obtain up to 90% Tuition Fees covered.
Ask our admissions team for help. They’re here for questions you may have while making your decision, including information about scholarships available, financial aid, etc.
Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Cost of the BS in Computational and Applied Mathematics *
* Standard price not including additional possible scholarship discount. Average academic year – 10 courses/months – 30 credits
Tuition fees for European campuses
15,400
Tuition fees for Tampa Campus
24,000
Tuition fees for Schiller Online (Distance Learning)
17,700
Prepared for the unpredictable: COVID-19 response
Our priority remains to provide you with an uninterrupted and safe educational experience despite the current circumstances. That is why we have taken the necessary measures focused on three lines of action tailored to the guidelines of each country’s situation to meet safety requirements, academic requirements, and our student’s needs.
Anti-COVID security measures
We've disinfected all the campuses and increased the frequency of deep-cleaning of all spaces. We’ve also adopted social distancing to ensure that students, faculty and staff are as safe as possible. Students will need to wear masks on campus and may not gather in common areas.
Online classes that are always available
We have reduced our on-campus attendance requirements, combining them with attendance via synchronous online classes thanks to the latest hybrid technology installed on all our campuses. As always, a fully Online option will be available as well. In any case, the campus will be open (if possible according to the regulations of each national and state government) and the staff available to students in person as well as virtually.
All the necessary flexibility you need to face uncertainty
We adapt to you and the current situation. No matter what format you choose, we will provide you with the quality education you deserve.
We offer two ways to make your studies and payments more flexible: enroll in a single subject to deepen your knowledge or take 4 different courses to figure out the best path forward for you.
Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from studying an international degree. Start now and get ahead at home on our Campuses, and travel to one of our campuses abroad when it is safe to do so. We will help you transfer with ease.
Start your career at Schiller International now!
Do not wait any longer! Contact our Admissions Team for further details. We will be happy to help you achieve your goals.
Discover your Career Opportunities
This SIU Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design and Management combines learning pattern-making and digital design with manufacturing, planning, materials, history of art and fashion. Students will also explore management, cost analysis, project planning and handling operations in the fashion industry.
You will be able to work in many areas such as:
- Fashion Management
- Apparel manufacturing
- Apparel
- Piece goods
- Notions merchant wholesalers
We believe in you
Schiller International University is committed to fostering community growth through people like you who strive for self-improvement and a strong sense of purpose.
Find out about all our scholarships and financial aid. Contact us for more information:
- Presidents’ Undergraduate/Graduate scholarship
- International Scholarship Undergraduate and Graduate
- Diplomatic Scholarship
- Golden Key Honor Society Scholarship
- Employer Reimbursement Matching Scholarship
- US Citizen/Legal Resident Scholarship
See what other students say
Griffin Hill
My time at Schiller has allowed me to live in different countries. Studying international topics in a practical learning environment is something you can't achieve at other universities.
Iñigo Gastón
My experience has been great. After working for a few years, I realized how up to date this learning system is. Also, the skills I acquired have helped me achieve professional growth.
Natalia Malvar
My experience at SIU has been extraordinary and incredibly rewarding both at an academic and intellectual level, and at a personal growth level.
Steven Gatewood
I have truly enjoyed my experience at Schiller! As an online student, I always felt the sense of community. The staff and entire faculty are very helpful.
Earn a double degree and go even further
If your ambition is to go one step further, have a fulfilling and successful international career and know everything about international business and management, complete your degree by studying an additional program. The only requirement needed is to complete the first degree before starting the second one. Ask our teams about the details, we will be glad to help you!
Safe and secure international payments
SIU has partnered with Flywire to offer our students an innovative and convenient payment method from your home country.
Flywire is a global payment platform whose mission is to help you make international payments reliably, at favorable exchange rates, and without costly bank fees.
Contact our admissions team for further information.