Academic Structure

The MA International Luxury Business (Online) program incorporates flexibility for students to complete at their own pace, whether participating full-time or part-time. Students begin their classes in the fall and follow the sequence of classes and subject areas covered in the in-person program.

This program may be undertaken on a part-time basis, making it well suited to students balancing other personal or professional commitments. Delivered online, the course is designed to accommodate a variety of schedules, allowing students to engage with content, live sessions, and independent study in a way that suits their individual needs.

Choose between full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) study options to suit your schedule with each semester running for 12–14 weeks.

• Full-time – 1 year: Complete 2 modules in Semester 1, 2 modules in Semester 2, followed by your Final Master’s Project in Semester 3.
• Part-time – 2 years: Study 1 module per semester at a steady pace.

Flexible Learning Experience:
You’ll access weekly content on your own schedule, including:

• Pre-recorded lectures

• Weekly readings and interactive activities

• Online discussions via Canvas

You’ll also benefit from live weekly sessions, such as:

• Q&As with module leaders
• Live tutorials
• Real-time lectures or discussions

This structure ensures you’re supported and connected—wherever you are in the world.

Modules

Semester 1

The Business of Luxury

Develop a strategic mindset and gain the critical tools needed to understand how luxury brands succeed in a fast-changing global market. Explore how leading businesses respond to shifting consumer values, cultural trends, and economic pressures, while redefining what luxury means today. Through research and real-world case studies, you learn how brands innovate, build loyalty, and stay relevant.

Consumer Behaviour

Analyse consumer preferences and market trends shaping the luxury sector. Build essential research skills to uncover valuable consumer insights. Through hands-on projects, you identify shifts in behaviour, evaluate emerging trends, and assess how market changes impact luxury brands. Apply your findings to strategic decision-making, preparing you to navigate the evolving luxury landscape with confidence and clarity.

Semester 2

Luxury Brand Management

Explore the world of luxury brand management, learning how to lead strategically, position brands effectively, and make sound financial decisions in a global context. Examine the unique challenges luxury businesses face and align brand identity with business goals. Using a simulated luxury brand case study, you create real-world responses that build leadership, strategic thinking, and financial acumen.

Global Luxury Business Strategy & Innovation

Explore how luxury brands craft global strategies to grow market share, drive innovation, and maintain exclusivity in a competitive landscape. Collaborate in teams on a live brief set by a real luxury brand or business. Take on assigned roles, develop creative strategies, and pitch your final ideas directly to the client. Along the way, you gain hands-on experience, workshop with industry professionals, and reflect on your contribution to a dynamic, business-focused team.

Semester 3

Final Masters Project

Bring everything you’ve learned together by tackling a real-world challenge or opportunity in your chosen area of interest. Work independently with expert guidance from a supervisor to develop a research-led, actionable project that aligns with your career goals. Whether you choose a business strategy, design concept, or consultancy report, your final project demonstrates your ability to think critically, apply industry insight, and communicate ideas with impact.

Schedule

Program Dates

14 September 2026 – 10 September 2027

Hours

This program is primarily designed to be asynchronous, allowing you to engage with weekly content at a time that best suits your schedule and learning style.

Each week, you’ll also have the opportunity to participate in live module leader check-ins, giving you direct access to your module leader and a chance to connect with your peers in real time.

In addition, live lectures may be scheduled to supplement the core learning materials and explore key themes in more depth.

All live sessions will be recorded and made available via Canvas, ensuring that you can revisit them or catch up if you’re unable to attend.

Time Commitment:
Expect to dedicate around 20–25 hours per week per module, typically broken down as:

• 5–7 hours engaging with recorded lectures, seminars, and discussions

• 15–18 hours for readings, research, assignments and project work

Accreditation

Accrediting Body & Award Structure

This program holds international recognition as a degree qualification accredited and conferred by The University of Buckingham.

Credits

The degree carries a value of 180 credits within the UK’s Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at level 7, equivalent to 90 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits. It is structured as three 13-week semesters spread across one academic year at RQF level 7. The program combines academic rigor and industry engagement with practical and professional skills, drawing on the expertise of Vogue’s wide network of industry professionals.

Careers

Graduates of the MA International Luxury Business are prepared for creative, strategic, and leadership roles across the global fashion and luxury sectors, including:

• Buying
• Brand consultancy
• Retail management
• Merchandising and Planning
• Brand and business strategy
• Creative and strategic marketing
• Client relations
• Product development
• Visual Merchandising

Technology

Hardware Requirements

Laptop

PC / Mac desktop

Mobile / Tablet device

Operating System Requirements

Windows 7 or higher (recommended)

MAC OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or higher (recommended)

The latest operating system on mobile / tablet devices

Visual & Audio Requirements

Speakers and microphone, or headset

Webcam

Fees

Annual tuition fee: £22,950

We offer course fee reductions to alumni. Visit our Terms & Conditions for more details.

Deposit Payment & Instalment Options

To secure your place on the course, a deposit of £1,500 is required within 14 days of receiving your offer. Please note, the deposit option is unavailable for bookings made within six weeks of the course start date where full course fees are required.

Students have the option to pay the tuition fee in instalments over the duration of the course. Students are required to pay the first instalment of the course fee in full.

Scholarships, Bursaries, & Student Loans

Vogue College of Fashion offers a limited number of partial tuition merit scholarships to selected Home and International Students. After submitting an admissions application, applicants will receive an automated message from the Admissions Team with a link to apply for a merit scholarship. Merit scholarship applications must be submitted by 15 March 2026 and will be reviewed after this date.

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@voguecollege.com. 

Students studying at Vogue College of Fashion are currently ineligible for student loans.

Admissions

We seek applicants with a passion for fashion, media, and luxury lifestyle, ready to make an impact on the future of these industries. Apply directly to the College, ensuring all required documents are submitted.

Full Admissions Requirements

How to Apply

All students should apply directly to Vogue College using the Apply button on this page. All required documents outlined in our full admissions requirements must be included with the application. For enquiries regarding entry requirements or the admissions process, applicants may contact our Admissions Team at admissions@voguecollege.com.

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Deadlines

• Early Action Deadline: 14 January
• Priority Decision and Scholarship Deadline: 15 March
• Regular Decision Deadline: 1 May

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