Language

English

Start date

October 2026

Frequency

Evening

Fruition

On campus

Duration

11 Months

Course Coordination

Marta Iglesias

This industry is led by innovation based on a thorough understanding of it, the management of teams and projects, and the implementation of sustainable practices.

The Master’s degree in Fashion Business Innovation, taught in English, trains professionals capable of managing innovation in the fashion world based on a comprehensive knowledge of it, from the product or service to distribution, branding, marketing or communication. 

In a complex and constantly evolving market, this programme connects the creative and business sides of fashion to understand the needs of the public and turn them into business opportunities (strategies, brands, products, etc.) with a positive environmental and social impact. To do this, you will delve into current essential aspects of this field, such as ESG criteria, circular economy, inclusive practices, ecodesign or digital transformation. 

Under the guidance of working professionals, your theoretical learning will be complemented by the development of various projects based on business briefs, giving you a realistic overview of the sector and its different areas of activity.

Information to decide

A holistic education of the fashion business, which combines creativity and design thinking with project management, strategic planning and a sustainable vision of business management.

With a strong design component, the study programme is designed to connect creativity with analytical and managerial vision, taking into account the different business realities, from big brands to start-ups. 

The study programme addresses three major blocks of knowledge:

  • Fashion business, focused on aspects such as marketing, sales, finance, distribution and supply chain. It also addresses content on fashion culture, semiotics, research or market trends.

  • Innovation in fashion, focused on management principles, practical tools and techniques to develop and implement plans and strategies.

  • Impact of fashion, with an emphasis on the application of sustainable methodologies for the development of businesses, services and fashion practices.

Throughout the program, you will analyse case studies, develop real projects, attend lectures by experts or participate in workshops. 

At the end, you will complete the Master's Final Project, which will bring together the skills, knowledge and analytical abilities acquired.

This master's degree is specially designed for professionals or graduates in Marketing and Communication or Fashion Design, as well as in disciplines related to the business area, who want to specialise in the management of innovative projects in the field of fashion. 

A complete and up-to-the-minute learning to address the great challenges of the fashion industry from the management of innovation with a positive impact and at multiple levels.  

Taught in English and with the city of Barcelona as a backdrop, it will offer you the versatility and multicultural background necessary to train you from a creative and international perspective, which will open the doors to a wide range of job opportunities. 

In addition, a team of professionals directly linked to the fashion sector will guide your experience, emphasising design work, experimentation, research and a direct connection with the reality of the working world.

Syllabus

FASHION BUSINESS

Fashion culture: between creativity, business & culture

Business strategy in fashion

Research & insights / Business analytics

International business

Financial & legal

Targets and community

Fashion marketing, sales and operations



FASHION INNOVATION

Design thinking 

Project management methodologies

Experience design 

Digital skills for fashion business

Growth and innovative mindsets



FASHION IMPACT & IMPACT SKILLS

Integrity journey

Systemic thinking

The human perspective

Designing for the many



PROJECTS

Faculty

Course Leader

Marta Iglesias

Expert in Sustainability and Fashion Management

Teacher

Rafael Pérez

Design and Innovation Management Specialist

Teacher

Christina Bifano

Designer, educator, researcher

Teacher

Valentina Franco

Marketing strategist focused on brand experience and consumer insight

Teacher

Job Vives

Brand Narrative and Creative Direction Specialist

Projects

Two models of multi-colored handmade espadrilles with a background of colored fabrics

Fashion Communication and Management

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
Artisanal harmony
A futuristic virtual dressing room concept for StyFit, focusing on a woman using the platform. Show a sleek and modern environment with advanced technology

Fashion Communication and Management

Barcelona

Final projects / thesis projects
StyFit

News

17 April 2026

Vote for IED Madrid projects among the ten finalists in Accor Design Awards 2026

For the second year running, four IED Madrid students have reached the grand final, placing their projects among the best in the world

Dos premios para el documental The Designer is Dead de Gonzalo Hergueta, Alumni IED Madrid

13 April 2026

Two awards for the documentary The Designer is Dead by Gonzalo Hergueta, IED Madrid Alumni

The film has won the Best Documentary Award in the Official Selection at Moritz Feed Doc 2026 and the Audience Award at the Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest 2025

25 March 2026

IED ranked among the world's top 100 academic institutions in the QS World University Rankings® by Subject 2026

Europe's largest Art and Design school network secures 78th place worldwide in the Art & Design discipline, marking its 60th anniversary year.

25 March 2026

Inditex Talent Session at IED Barcelona

The Zara Talent programme brought together students from Fashion Design, Interior Design, Styling, Fashion Marketing and Communication, and Footwear Design for a day of one-to-one meetings with the group’s human resources teams.

Jaime Álvarez, alumni del IED Madrid, gana el Premio Mercedes‑Benz a Mejor Colección con su firma Mans

25 March 2026

Jaime Álvarez, IED Madrid Alumni, wins Mercedes‑Benz Award for Best Collection with his brand Mans

Designer Jaime Álvarez, creator of the Mans label, receives the award at Mercedes‑Benz Fashion Week Madrid, reaffirming the talent of the IED alumni community.

23 March 2026

MBFW honours designers Juan Vidal, a lecturer at IED Barcelona, and Jaime Álvarez (MANS), IED Madrid Alumni

Juan Vidal has been awarded the National Designer Award, whilst Jaime Álvarez has received the NARS Icon Award

19 March 2026

Plural Intelligences: IED Announces the Theme of Its 60th Anniversary

IED reveals Plural Intelligences, the theme dedicated to the 60th anniversary of its foundation, which will take place in 2026.

A group of people posing behind a long table with food

17 March 2026

IED Barcelona hosts BIP – Erasmus+ KA131: The Future(s) of the Mediterranean Food System

Focused on imagining possible—and desirable—futures for the Mediterranean food system, this interdisciplinary programme took place from 23 to 26 February together with students from IED Rome, Università Federico II of Naples and University Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne.

Moisés Nieto, alumni del IED Madrid, premiado como Mejor Diseñador en los Premios L’Oréal Paris

17 March 2026

Moisés Nieto, IED Madrid alumni, awarded Best Designer at the L’Oréal Paris Awards

The designer receives one of the industry’s top recognitions, consolidating a career defined by innovation and responsible production