Masters Degrees (Gastronomy)

As instances of global and local food injustice are reported with more frequency, the dysfunction of our food system and complexity of food culture is being more widely recognised. Increasingly, it is understood that reductionist approaches to solving food related issues are ineffective.

A more comprehensive understanding and holistic approach is greatly needed. This MSc provides an opportunity to study food and food systems in a more complete sense. This innovative new course - the first of its kind in Scotland - acknowledges the truly complex nature of food and includes studies in nutrition, production and consumer culture, but also delves deeper to consider food culture within the contexts of anthropology, environment, sustainability, politics and communications. Through experience of diverse food related businesses - from soup kitchens to Michelin Star restaurants, community allotments to large-scale agri-business - students will gain all important exposure to the diverse dynamics affecting how we consume, produce, represent and understand food. Scotland will often be the showcase for this, however the concepts are transferable to other countries, for one thing that people require irrespective of nationhood is the ability to feed themselves. Whether you are looking to enhance your career in the food industry or are simply interested in cultivating a fuller understanding of food, please contact us. We are more than happy to discuss the course in more depth and help you discover if this is what you’ are looking for.

Teaching, learning and assessment

Modules will involve elements of inquiry (problem) based learning, report writing, visual presentations, essays and viva voce interviews. Learning therefore will be diverse and teaching will happen anywhere that there is a relationship to food and drink or ancillary industries. This may be in the University, on the streets of Edinburgh, the hills of the Scottish Borders or in a Michelin star restaurant. The course will therefore embed research-led learning, by requiring students to examine information from a diverse range of sources including academic books/journals, online blogs/wiki’s relating to food and drink agendas, and primary and secondary data. The importance of working closely with industry colleagues cannot be underestimated.

Opportunities to interact with for example, farmers, North Sea fishermen, and cooks and producers at all levels will enhance the learning experience. Class sizes are normally around 15-20 students. This ensures that students receive fantastic support from tutors and benefit from sharing experiences with classmates.

Teaching hours and attendance

Each module consists of 60 hours of teaching time over a 10-week period. There are two core modules planned for each semester, plus a research module that spans the first two semesters. You will be required to carry out independent work and also complete a dissertation.

Links with industry/professional bodies

This course has been developed in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders involved in the food and drink industries.

Modules

30 credits: Food & Drink: The Relationship to People and Food/ Science of Food/ The System: From Field to Market/ Food Communications

15 credits: Research Methods

If studying for an MSc, you will also complete a dissertation (60 credits).

Careers

Graduates will place themselves in the enviable position of having had exposure to a range of industry experiences and contemporary food issues that will enable them to make interventions and transformations in a wide variety of areas. These may range from education or community work, to advocacy and policy work within the non-profit sector.

Entry requirements

There are several routes to entry.
- Applicants may have a first degree in an associated subject, for example, a BA (Hons) in Hospitality, Culinary
Arts, or Nutrition.
- An honours degree (or equivalent) in a different discipline but where the applicant has a demonstrable passion for food and drink.
- An applicant may potentially be a mature student who has spent a considerable period of time in industry and wishes to formalise their education.

All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the application process

International: Where your honours degree has not been studied in English, you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score below 5.5

Quick Facts

-This is the first MSc in Gastronomy in the UK.
-The course has 15 funded places available for potential students resident in Scotland and the EU.

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General Information

Schedules: From Monday to Thursday from 15h to 20h. Additonally, there might be some classes during the mornings. Fridays from 8h to 14h.

The Master in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management is addressed to industry professional and students with previous studies in gastronomy.

It includes five modules, besides the Final Project of the Master and a professional internship.

Module 1:: Kitchen Management and Administration - http://santpol.edu.es/en/studies/kitchen-management-and-administration-english/
Module 2: Good Practices in Treating Products and Application of Culinary Techniques - http://santpol.edu.es/estudios/knowledge-of-products-and-culinary-techniques-english/
Module 3: Creativity and Innovation in the Kitchen - http://santpol.edu.es/en/studies/creativity-and-innovation-in-the-kitchen-english/
Module 4: Cooking for Events - http://santpol.edu.es/en/studies/cooking-for-events-english/
Module 5: Baking and Pastry for Restaurants - http://santpol.edu.es/en/studies/baking-and-pastry-making-for-restaurants-english/

Professional Outlets

Head of kitchen, head of section, kitchen executive manager, gastronomic adviser, events executive manager, R+D manager, etc.

Study Plan

The study plan includes theoretical classes, practical classes and master classes given by renowned chefs of the gastronomy.

- Module 1: Kitchen Management and Administration. 9 ECTS, 225 hours, 5 weeks
- Module 2: Good Practices in Treating Products and Application of Culinary Techniques. 12 ECTS, 290 hours, 12 weeks.
- Module 3: Creativity and Innovation in the Kitchen. 8 ECTS, 205 hours, 6 weeks.
- Module 4: Cooking for Events. 6,5 ECTS. 165 hours, 4 weeks.
- Module 5: Baking and Pastry for Restaurants. 6,5 ECTS, 165 hours, 4 weeks
- Master Final Project. 6 ECTS, 150 hours
- Final industry internship. 12 ECTS, 300 hours.

Internship Periods

Internships in the industry once the Master’s classes are completed. They are professional incorporation internships and can be from 3 to 6 months. The school is in charge of coordinating costumized internships for the students both nationally and internationally.

Accreditation

Master in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management by the University College of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Sant Pol de Mar and the Universitat de Girona.

For students who are graduated by official college career also obtain the Diploma of Master in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management from the University of Girona.

For students without official university studies obtain the university Diploma of Specialization in Culinary Arts Management.

Teaching staff

The team includes:
- Lecturers of kitchen operations, at a theoretical and practice level.
- Industry professionals: consultants and restaurant managers and chefs of international reputation

Admission and Enrolment

- Request information about the required study program.
- Submit the Curriculum Vitae, stating the professional previous experience and education in the gastronomy sector.
- Coordinate and have a personal interview with one of the members of our Board of Directors.
- Request the admission form.
- Pay the enrolment fee.
- Hand in the admission form completed along with all the information requested. All documents must be current originals and certified by the pertinent bodies.
- Make an official free pre-enrolment established by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

The Admissions Department will inform about all the requirements needed for accessing the Master in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management and give advice on all the procedures for enrolment.

For further information, contact the Admissions Department on
902 021 925 / +34 93 760 22 40 (if calling from out of Spain)
, for requests for information, or by e-mail at
[email protected]

Study scholarships and financing

EUHT StPOL has a study Help Fund for studies in its school. The aim of this fund is to facilitate the access to the educational programs to those candidates that, due to economic reasons, have difficulties to enroll. They are granted in a percentage basis of the total basic or academic cost of the course up to a 50% with basis in the academic record and the economic power of the candidate and of those who finance his studies.

Beneficiaries of Grup Serhs scholarship:

The maximum amount of the aid together with the Serhs scholarship shall not be more than the 50% of the academic basic amount.

Non Beneficiaries of Grup Serhs scholarship:

The maximum amount to be received is the 50% of the academic basic amount

Some public agencies offer other aids:

MAE-AECI Scholarship (for students who are not members of the European Union) - http://www.aecid.es/ES
Beca Conpeht - http://www.conpeht.com/becas_conpeht.php

Financing:

There is an agreement with different financing agencies to obtain a special financing for the students of EUHT StPOL:

Sabadell Bank - https://www.bancsabadell.com/cs/Satellite/SabAtl/

“La Caixa” - https://portal.lacaixa.es/prestamoshipotecas/prestamoshipotecas_es.html

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MSc Food Technology

Wageningen University is one of the leading centres in Food Science and Technology in Europe and the world. The history of the Food Technology programme at Wageningen University goes back more than 50 years; it is considered to be one of the best and most innovative programmes in its field in Europe. The programme focuses on aspects of production, composition and design of food products.

Programme summary

The Food Technology programme at Wageningen University has been in place for more than 50 years and is considered one of the best and most innovative programmes in its field in Europe. Wageningen University offers high-level courses and research in all areas of food science; ranging from advanced technical fields, such as Process Engineering or Chemistry, to fields with a more economic or sociological focus, such as Marketing and Gastronomy.

The Wageningen Food Science faculty is larger than that of any other European university. It includes professors and lecturers from a wide range of departments: Food Chemistry, Food Physics, Food Microbiology, Food Quality and Design, and Food Process Engineering. Food Technology covers nearly all aspects of food science and technology. As a result of being a very broad field, students are required to choose one of the specialisations offered.

Specialisations

Within the programme Food Technology you can choose your own specialisation that meets your personal interests.

Ingredient Functionality
This specialisation focuses on the composition of food, especially, on the role of various components, ingredients or structures in the quality and functionality of the final product. It deals with sensory, nutritive and textural aspects of foods in relation to their components. You major in Food Chemistry or Food Physics.

Product Design
While many new products are launched, not all succeed. This specialisation deals with the design and development of new or improved products. The focus is on the processes used in Food Technology, the design of new products from a consumer perspective and on modelling new product concepts/processes and predictive quality control. You major in Food Process Engineering or Food Quality and Design.

Food Innovation and Management
This specialisation combines courses in Food Technology with courses in Management Studies. It is intended for students who wish to work on product development in small businesses or who plan to start their own business. You will do a thesis in Management Studies and an internship in one of the Food Technology groups.

Food Biotechnology and Biorefining
This specialisation focuses on using micro-organisms or enzymes in food production. During this specialisation, you will learn about processes that can be used for biorefinery or agricultural raw materials. The focus is on biotechnological food production. You major in Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry, Food Process Engineering.

Dairy Science and Technology
This specialisation focuses on the dairy production chain. Its core programme consists of dairy-related courses and several additional courses, such as Food Components and Health, Advanced Fermentation Science and Predicting Food Quality. During the second year, you complete a dairy-related thesis research project and internship.

Sustainable Food Process Engineering
This specialisation focuses on the development of processes that are more efficient in their use of resources. Thesis can be carried out under the supervision of one of the following groups: Food Process Engineering; Operations Research and Logistics; Biobased Chemistry and Technology; or Food Quality and Design.

European Masters Degree in Food Studies
This international specialisation is developed in cooperation with the universities of Cork (Ireland), Lund (Sweden) and Agro-Paris Tech (Paris, France) as well as with ten large industrial partners. For more information see: http://www.eurmscfood.nl.

Gastronomy
This specialisation focuses on the molecular science behind products and dishes used in small scale settings. Scientific insights are used to develop improved food preparation techniques. The cultural aspects of food will also receive attention. You major in Food Chemistry, Food Physics or Rural Sociology.

Sensory Science
This specialisation combines Food Technology with Nutrition and Health. You will work with products and humans in different contexts and study how sensory systems function, how this relates to products and how to analyse these aspects.

Your future career

Graduates find jobs with relative ease, especially in the Netherlands and Western Europe. Recent graduates found positions in the private sector (from small- and medium-sized companies to large multinationals), at Wageningen University or other universities as PhD students, and at research institutes domestically and abroad. Graduates also work in the field of process technology at innovation centres, innovative food companies or government agencies. Most achieve management positions.

Student Harmke Klunder
“It is rich in proteins, unsaturated fats, vitamins and is available in large quantities all over the world. You may conclude, ‘The ideal food ingredient.’ However, would you still think it was ideal if you knew it was made from insects? With three other students, we added insects to a third world food product, thereby winning an international competition from the IFT (Institute of Food Technologists). Malnutrition in Africa could be fought by enriching their daily porridge, sorghumpap, with protein-enhanced termites. As food ingredients technologist, it is possible to look beyond the products found on the shelves of the local supermarkets.”

Related programmes:
MSc Food Quality Management
MSc Food Safety
MSc Biotechnology
MSc Nutrition and Health

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Join the next generation of global hospitality leaders

The MSc in International Hospitality Management, a 16-month full-time double degree program, was created to help meet the recruitment needs of this evolving industry. You will benefit from the combined expertise of the world-renowned Institut Paul Bocuse school of hospitality management and gastronomy with the unique entrepreneurial approach of the leading European Business School emlyon business school. Delivered exclusively in English, the program provides you with a solid foundation in general management as well as specialist knowledge in new venture creation, lifestyle hospitality management, brand design and innovation management.

The program ensures an international learning experience with the opportunity to study in Lyon, the capital of French gastronomy, as well as emlyon business school’s Asian campus in Shanghai where the excellence of Asian hospitality is known around the world. With access to a full range of careers services, you will gain access to a select network of companies in the international hospitality industry such as Club Med, Hilton Worldwide and Radisson, alongside practical experience during the internship period. A focus on project-based learning throughout the course allows you to translate theory into a real-life business setting with the Entrepreneurial Business Project and the Concept Design & Development Project.

Joint expertise of emlyon business school and Institut Paul Bocuse. You will benefit from emlyon business school’s proven expertise in entrepreneurship which will help you develop the capacity to identify opportunities within multiple markets, to create new combinations of services for a diverse group of customers and to turn them into tangible value. Management courses include Innovation Management, Essentials of Marketing, Introduction to Cross-Cultural Management and Introduction to Financial Accounting. You will also benefit from Institut Paul Bocuse’s strength in integrating tradition with modernity, innovation and research. Hospitality specialist courses include Food and Beverage Management, Hospitality Operations Management and Revenue Management.

Project based learning at the heart of the program. The program provides a balance of theory, strategic analysis and creativity. Ongoing seminars and conferences introduce you to internationally acclaimed designers, celebrity chefs, industry innovators and leaders of the profession through both institutions’ unparalleled network of friends and contacts. You will also have the chance to set up a virtual company to develop your entrepreneurial mindset with emlyon business school’s popular Entrepreneurial Business Project.

Study in Shanghai. Learn about Asian hospitality and nurturing and maintaining the customer relationship by spending a semester at the emlyon business school Asian campus. Modules include the Asian business environment, Asian etiquette and hospitality in New Asia, as well as an in-company project to put your newly acquired knowledge into practice.

Internship and career opportunities. With privileged international hospitality contacts such as Accor, InterContinental Hotels Group and Compass Group, you will have the opportunity to meet with top recruiters and develop your professional network. Using the expert career workshops, tools and events of both emlyon business school and Institut Paul Bocuse, you’ll complete a 4month minimum internship in order to prepare you entry into the global business world.

27,000 euros. Pricing is for the academic year of 2016/2017.

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OVERVIEW

Master in Integrated Food Studies at Aalborg University, Denmark, will give you the possibility to study food and its many meanings in society. The master offers a holistic approach combining natural science, design and social science traditions.
The master will be oriented towards contemporary and historical meanings and expressions of food through the study of food production, processing and consumption. Both ‘main stream’ and ‘alternative food networks’ gastronomy and nutritional aspects and meanings of food will be presented and elaborated with innovation and sustainability as two common key words.

With this master you will be able to get competences to widen the horizon from your food related bachelor either in nutrition or in other food related educations. The holistic approach will give you the ability to navigate in a complex world of food-related decisions and expressions, both public and private. Also ‘hands on’ activities with taste or innovation of food product design will offer an exciting dimension to the master.

The three professions in the master are meant to be a common part for all students, but it is possible to choose one of the three as a main specialization, mainly through the projects. The three professions can be described as:

Design and Gastronomy
Food Policy, Innovation and Networks
Public Health Nutrition

OFFICIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants applying for master's programmes at Aalborg University must submit results of an IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge test with the below mentioned minimum scores:

Danish B level in English compares to:

IELTS (academic test). Minimum score: 6.5
TOEFL (paper-based): Minimum score: 560
TOEFL (internet-based): Minimum score: 88
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (CPE)
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Cambridge First Certificate with the grade B

Danish A level in English compares to:

IELTS (academic test): Minimum score: 7.0
TOEFL (paper-based): Minimum score: 600
TOEFL (internet-based): Minimum score: 100
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (CPE)
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) with the grade B

All international students applying to Aalborg University must document English language qualifications comparable to an 'English B level' in the Danish upper secondary school (minimum average grade 02).

Please note that the master's programme Language and International Studies, English at Aalborg University requires that you have a command of the English language equivalent to level A (Danish level) in English. Level A (Danish level) in regards to languages is considered equivalent to level C1 referring to Common European framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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The science behind strong. The Meredith M.S. in Nutrition.

Grounded in the natural and biological sciences, the Meredith M.S. in Nutrition program in Raleigh provides advanced study in human nutrition, including modes of inquiry in the field, the role of food and nutrients in human biology, and in the physical development and maintenance of health and well-being of individuals in the lifecycle.

Students will develop the skills to critically evaluate current and emerging issues in the field, as well as the tools for effective advocacy and professional involvement. The discipline of nutrition is explored recognizing the interrelationships that exist among people, diet, health, quality of life, and in the context of the modern food system.

The result? Knowledgeable professionals who are ready to care for patients and advise those who want to improve their health.

Program Quick Facts

-Coeducational program open to men and women.
-33-37 credit hours.
-Full-time and part-time options available.
-Typical time to degree is two years.
-Courses are primarily scheduled in the evening and meet in-person, with some online and hybrid course offerings.
-Areas of emphasis include dietetics, food studies, gastronomy, sports nutrition, cultural foods, and lifespan wellness.
-Admission deadlines are June 1 for fall (classes begin in August), November 1 for spring (classes begin in January), and April 1 for summer (classes begin in May).
-Both nutrition degree holders and career changers enroll in the program.
-Tuition is approximately $18,975 - $21,275 ($575 per credit hour) for 33-37 hours plus $75 per semester program fee.

Program Values

The Meredith M.S. in Nutrition program is dedicated to a set of core values that reflect standards of knowledge and practice in the field of nutrition, and a belief in the role of quality food to influence health and enrich lives. These values serve as the guiding curricular and co-curricular elements of the program.

-Academic excellence: promoting scholarship, curiosity, intellectual rigor, and integrity.
-Advocacy: encouraging sound nutrition and optimum health through engagement and support of people and programs dedicated to the profession.
-Professional development: advancing opportunities and participation in the field of food and nutrition, and setting the foundation for life-long growth and involvement in the profession.
-Quality food: fostering an appreciation for high quality, whole, nourishing food and its contribution to the quality of life.
-Sustainability: supporting food production and distribution systems that are environmentally sound and promote an equitable and just food supply.

Program Goals

The candidate will:
-Develop a thorough knowledge base on core topics in nutrition.
-Identify and discriminate among the different methods of inquiry in the field of nutrition.
-Develop cognitive skills to analyze and propose solutions to complex issues in the field.
-Locate and evaluate professional literature and current findings in the field.
-Develop skills to effectively communicate topics and issues in the field of nutrition to lay and professional groups.

Curriculum

The Meredith curriculum offers both thesis and non-thesis options to obtain the M.S. in Nutrition. The core curriculum provides advanced study and training in the research process, analysis of current findings, skills to communicate nutrition concepts to others, and an understanding of the function of food and nutrients in humans. You can select from a variety of elective courses that match your personal or professional interests. Through the appropriate selection of elective courses, and thesis or project topics, the following areas of emphasis can be created: eco-nutrition/gastronomy, sports nutrition, cultural foods, and lifespan wellness policies.

Other admission requirements

-Letters of Recommendation – Two completed recommendation forms from people with knowledge of your professional work or academic ability within your area of work or study, available to submit electronically online or in printable versions. Ideally, one recommendation form should be provided by a supervisor from an employment or volunteer position; one recommendation form should be provided by an instructor from a nutrition or nutrition-related science course.
-Focused research or practicum interest and program compatibility, clearly evident in essay answers.
-Professional writing skills demonstrated in applicant essay and GRE Writing score.
-Include a current resume
-Many students seeking a Master of Science in Nutrition degree from Meredith College are also interested in the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as preparation for application to a dietetic internship. Acceptance into the MS Nutrition program is not a guarantee of acceptance into a dietetic internship at Meredith College. Please note that the application for the MS Nutrition program should reflect your research and/or practical interests in the field of nutrition and how a Master’s degree in nutrition from Meredith College will contribute to your academic and professional goals independent of any dietetic interests.

See website for more information on entry into this course: http://www.meredith.edu/academics/graduate_programs/nutrition/master_of_science_in_nutrition/

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Are you passionate about French cuisine and wine? Do you wish to pursue an international career in the food and wine sector? Paris School of Business’ Msc in Food & Wine Business is meant for you.

Paris is the center of the global food and wine industry, so what better place to study and build experience in this sector?

PSB’s Msc in Food & Wine Business mixes a strong core of business-oriented classes(strategic management, international business, etc.) together with modules focusing on culinary art and the gastronomy industry (French Art de Vivre Markets, Food & Wine Tourism, Luxury Food Retail Store Management, etc.)
Thanks to PSB’s hands-on approach, you will be able to acquire first-hand experience from business tours to major French culinary places such as:

• the Cognac region
• the Champagne region
• the Calvados region
• Lyon - the gastronomic capital of France
• Rungis - the largest commercial food market in the world

Additional training also help the students better understand culinary products. For instance, in the past students took part in Wine Tastings at Le Musée du Vin.

Business Core:
• French Art de Vivre Markets
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Management
• International Business
• Financial Management
• Digital Business

Leadership and Professional Skills Modules:
• Leadership & Management; Cours Florent Seminar
• Career Management
• Business Game
• Research Methodology
• Advanced Productivity Digital Tools
• Business Tours

Advanced core component:

• Food & Wine Supply Chain Management
• Trends & Innovations in Gastronomy
• Communication in Food & Wine Markets
• Food & Wine Tourism
• Merchandising & Art of Selling Food & Wine Products
• Wine Markets
• Luxury Food Retail Store Management
• Customer Service Excellence

Job Opportunities

• Purchasing Manager
• Product Manager
• Export Manager
• Visual Merchandiser
• Food Store Manager
• Entrepreneur

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Luxury is going through a phenomenon much akin to the Big Bang our Universe has experienced billions of years ago. It is in perpetual movement and the core ideas defining its framework are being dismantled one by one. Is it still accurate to equate luxury with rarity when 94% of Japanese Women in their twenties are said to own a Louis Vuitton bag? Should we still assume that Luxury brands invariably utilize a price skimming strategy when Hermes was forced to hold its first ever sale in Hangzhou China in 2014?

The matter at stake here is to understand if the structural changes faced by this prestigious industry push it to morph and explode into various different, and sometimes paradoxical, ideologies; or if those same structural changes are precisely pushing luxury to initiate a retrenchment to its traditional and secular values, back to its original core? This is the initial postulate structuring one of the most sought after postgraduate courses in IFA Paris: The MBA in Luxury Brand Management.

The philosophy of this revamped MBA is based on the same principles as the other postgraduate courses in IFA Paris:

Discovery:
Students are being immersed in a workshop environment allowing them to get an intensive and practical training based on modules that analyze macro and micro trends in depth.

Experimentation:
While travelling between IFA’s campus locations (Paris, Istanbul, Bangkok and Shanghai) our students are able to experience first-hand the intrinsic characteristics of emerging and mature markets thanks to IFA Paris learning by doing pedagogy.

Self-affirmation:
The overarching Capstone thesis reflects the students’ commitment to the development of a unique and individual project.

The MBA in Luxury Brand Management also takes advantage of the unique heritage and bi-cultural affiliation of IFA Paris as it “sits” perfectly at the confluence of a geographical dichotomy:

The East as the catalyst transforming the “Luxe DNA”:
Thanks to IFA Paris unique combination of campus rotation system and synergistic curriculum, participants will be able to choose between 3 metropolises embodying luxury in developing countries:

Shanghai (2 Terms) where students will discover a country that will become the biggest luxury goods market in the world in 2020, and a city where consumers tastes and knowledge are at such a level of sophistication that some analysts consider they have reached a level of maturity faster than expected
Istanbul (2 Terms) where students will be able to analyse how demographic and lifestyle trends changes are driving one of the healthiest and steadiest industry growth in the European Continent
Bangkok (1 Term following rotations in Paris and Shanghai) where students will be able to explore the thriving fashion retail panorama in a city where the most luxurious brands are increasing their presence
The participants’ experience is reinforced by a unique course structure that offers a variety of modules and seminars opening doors into specific sectors of activity such as luxury watch making, cosmetics and perfume, haute couture or even Oenology and Gastronomy.

Finally, from inception to graduation, and regardless of their location, Postgraduate students of IFA Paris will benefit from the support of a unique department called the “Career and Alumni Center”. The industry relation arm of IFA Paris’ academic courses is in charge of organizing bi-weekly guest lectures and field trips to attune our students with the latest trends in the luxury industry.

Capitalizing on strong collaborations with groups such as LVMH, Richemont or Kering, the Career and Alumni Center will give access to exclusive brand launch events, fashion shows, art exhibitions or professional trade-shows in order to build the students’ own professional network.

Our MBA Courses are structured with the ECTS framework in mind as set by the Bologna Convention. Upon completion of their studies participants will gather a total of 120 ECTS that they will be able to transfer if they wish to further their studies. The Course is also accredited by IDEL/IDEART* and is certified as “International Master”.

*For more information feel free to visit http://www.idel-labels.eu

Course structure
Our Luxury brand Management course covers a wide range of modules clustered into five main module groupings:

Marketing and Management:

This grouping encompasses a series of modules that will be sequentially planned based on the structure of a marketing plan. The overall body of knowledge acquired by the students will prepare them to:

analyse complex marketing challenges based on practical case studies
allocate resources strategically to achieve pre-determined objectives
craft brand DNAs allowing for the achievement of a sustainable competitive advantage

Business Issues:

The capacity to listen and interpret markets’ signals is a key component of today’s managers. It needs to be continuously cultivated. Within this module grouping students will discover the idiosyncrasies of the luxury industry from an economic and financial view point.

Luxury Environment:

The concept of rarity has traditionally been associated to the idea of luxury. However, while rarity is still an important factor in determining the value of a luxury brand, terms such as “exclusivity” or “space” are now strongly resounding within customers’ minds as alternative descriptors. In this module grouping students will study the historical evolution of the luxury industry and will explore macro trends that are structuring the different international markets.

Luxury Lifestyle:

The series of seminars comprised within the “Luxury Lifestyle” module grouping will allow our students to experience diverse industries and give them more specific insights on each of them. Topics such as Haute Couture, Jewellery, Luxury Watch Making…etc will be covered by specialists of the sectors who will guide the students through their discovery process.

The Foundation workshop will be taught over 2 full weeks (75 Hours) and comprise the following modules:

Principles of Marketing – 15 Hours
Quantitative Research Approaches – 15 Hours
Accounting Principles – 15 Hours
Working Methodology – 15 Hours
Project Management – 15 Hours

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This program covers the art and luxury management sector with a focus on France and its cultural excellence. Taught in English, this program explores the management, sales and distribution of luxury products using the themes of taste and luxury à la française from Louis XIV to present-day France. Themes covered include the French arts de la table, fashion, gemology, cosmetics and fragrances, interior design, furniture, art objects and design, scenery and décor, etc.

The innovative academic program combines lectures with practical field visits major historical monuments, fashion houses, and workshops that represent French cultural excellence. Legal aspects, finance, luxury marketing and management, communication and strategic marketing are all taught by professionals.

Direct interaction with industry players will allow students to build up a network of top professionals in the field and discover the savoir-faire of different sectors.

Structure

The year is made up of 3 terms: 2 terms of classes (Oct-Dec/ Jan-March) and a term of professional experience in the form of an internship (April-June). The first term ends with a group project to validate the term. During the last two terms, students will work on a personal project that they will be expected to present in front of a jury in validation of their diploma “Titre I”.

Each trimester consists of 200 hours of classes spread out over a 10-week period. Courses are taught in English.Participants are attributed a mentor for personalized coaching as well as group methodology sessions to guide them in the conception and realization of their personal project.

1st Term :

The history of art and style (17th-21st centuries), art law, the management of art objects and artistic projects communication and the marketing of art and luxury goods, defining an artistic project (content, business plan, legal structure, communication, marketing), meeting with professionals in situ during visits and workshops.

2nd Term:

e-communication and e-marketing of art and luxury products, negotiation of art objects, promotion of an artistic production, a brand or an artist, contemporary art and luxury, organizing an exhibit, the history of l’art de la table, the history of fashion and luxury products (fashion and accessories, wine and spirits, gastronomy, jewelry and watches, cosmetics and fragrances, niche brands), the history of interior design, meetings with professionals in situ for visits and workshops, methodology and follow up on personal projects.

3rd Term:

Full-time internship along with methodology sessions and personal projects.

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The Msc in Luxury & Fashion Management is the ideal program for professionals wanting to further their knowledge in business and specialize in the fast-growing, lucrative domains of luxury and fashion.
Students interested in Luxury and Fashion benefit from Paris' unique position in the world. Strong academic learning is made relevant through company visits and exploratory field trips. Guest speakers share their industry-specific knowledge with students, who may also participate in company projects. Learning is particularly dynamic and interactive: syllabi clarify the body of knowledge to be mastered, while reference textbooks facilitate student preparation and home-learning. Our experienced international faculty brings academic and professional learning to life. Our specialized faculty members utilize cutting-edge teaching methods.

The MBA in Luxury & Fashion Management provides students with the tools and understanding necessary to create and promote luxury brands.
This rigorous program lasts 12 months and covers all aspects of this lucrative industry including fashion, leisure, hotels, yachts, private jets, wineries and more. Key components of the program included comprehension of consumer behavior, marketing techniques, entrepreneurship and networking. We invite guest speakers from the luxury & fashion industries to give seminars throughout the year, giving our students the opportunity to create important links with professionals working in the field.

1st Trimester: Foundation courses
History of Civilisations and origins of Luxury
Luxury Marketing and Distribution
International Luxury Brand Management
Financial Management
Social Marketing and sustainable development
Integrated Marketing communication
Business Law & Intellectual Propert
Management of Innovation and Business Development

For the 2nd and the 3rd Trimesters you choose 1 between 2 Specializations:

First Specialization: Luxury & Fashion
History of Haute Couture & Ready to Wear
Fashion Strategic Marketing and trends Analysis
Strategy business modeling
Fashion Social Media Marketing Strategy
Brand strategy and Fashion Licensing
History of social Costume and social Evolution
Merchandising Strategies for fashion retailers
Italian Fashion Management industry
Accessories and Leather Goods
Human Recourse Management

Second Specialization: Luxury & Lifestyle
The welness industry
Luxury Automotive Industry
Merchandiding of luxury products
Strategy Business modeling
Luxury Jewelry Industry
Watch Business Fundamentals
French Etiquette
Private Jets and Yachting Industry
High Gastronomy
Wine Marketing
Fragrance and cosmectics Management
Tourism & Hospitality Management

Job Opportunities

Students with an MBA in Luxury & Fashion Management go on to work as:
International Brand Directors, International Product Managers, International Purchase Managers in Luxury Goods, International Luxury Business Development Managers, Buyers, and Fashion Consultants, etc.

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Food tourism is an increasingly popular segment of the tourism industry as culinary experiences drive and are at the core of local, regional and international travel. The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts’ Food Tourism program will provide learners with the skills required to develop successful food tourism enterprises and gain employment in existing food and culinary tourism agencies and companies while advocating for social justice, equity and access in communities worldwide. Students will gain small business expertise while exploring their creativity and innovativeness which can be applied within both an entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial setting.

This graduate certificate is targeted at working professionals in and around food, culinary, tourism and events industries. Students will learn about the exciting links between experience, gastronomy, wine, culture, food traditions and communities.

Graduates will be prepared to pursue employment in tourism agencies, local and international tourism attractions, culinary establishments, government agencies, historical tourism sites, food writing and culinary experiential travel groups.

The entrepreneurial skills taught in the program will also permit graduates to pursue self-employment and/or consultancy work establishing local food movements such as farmers markets, community food hubs and destinations attracting food tourism.

Career Opportunities

Companies Offering Jobs
-Tourism Agencies
-Local and International Tourism Attractions
-Culinary Establishments
-Government Agencies
-Historical Tourism Sites
-Culinary Experiential Travel Groups

Career Outlook
-Food Writer
-Local Food Tourism Entrepreneur
-Travel Counsellor
-Adventure/Niche Travel Advisor
-Food & Wine Event Manager
-Travel Writer

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