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

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10 July 2026

IED Ranked Top 20 Fashion School Worldwide 2026

IED has once again been ranked among the world’s best fashion schools in 2026: 18th place in the CEOWORLD ranking

03 July 2026

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With the arrival of July, IED Graduation Days enter their busiest phase across IED’s Italian campuses, bringing with them a series of public events designed to showcase the ideas, projects and research developed by students.

02 July 2026

Product Design IED Madrid alumni Jorge Penadés designs the Museo Reina Sofía's new public space

The designer created Alhacena, an installation conceived to encourage visitors to pause, read and connect within the museum's permanent collection.

01 July 2026

Three IED Designers Win at the 2026 Spanish Fashion Academy Awards

Alumni Ernesto Naranjo, together with faculty members Miguel Becer (ManéMané) and Juan Vidal, have been recognised at the third edition of the Academia de la Moda Española Awards for their outstanding creative work.

30 June 2026

This Was IED Madrid's Graduation Shows 2026: Two Days of Designing the Future

Under the concept Times New, IED Madrid's campuses hosted the final project exhibitions for Graphic Design, Product Design, Interior Design and Fashion Design, culminating in the traditional Avant-défilé.

26 June 2026

Eight IED Designers Nominated for the 2026 Spanish Fashion Academy Awards Across Five Categories

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23 June 2026

Best Thesis Awards 2026 – IED Barcelona

Fashion that evokes nostalgia through layered fabrics; a reinterpretation of retail as a living biological interface; an exploration of how Korean Wave (Hallyu) cultural products generate value within the luxury fashion sector; and an interactive digital experience that makes a previously hidden financial language visible.

22 June 2026

Jaime Hayón, Product Design IED Madrid alumni, honoured at the Escala Interior Design Awards

The designer received the National Excellence Award, recognising the work of leading interior design professionals in Spain.

19 June 2026

Sense of Dubai, a Project by Two IED Madrid Students, Wins at the Accor Design Awards 2026

Ana Cristina Lara Sanabria and Camilla Lari Prado received the Second Prize and the Public Choice Award for a proposal that transforms Dubai’s evolution into an immersive experience.

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