First Level Academic Diploma in Fashion Marketing and Communication -  IED Roma

Language

English

Start date

October 2026

Frequency

Full time

Fruition

On campus

Duration

3 Years

Credits

180 CFA/ECTS

Course Coordination

Valentina Rainone

Course also available in:

Florence
Milan

The Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Marketing and Communication at IED Roma prepares professionals capable of interpreting and anticipating changes in the contemporary fashion market, with a multidisciplinary approach that combines strategy, innovation, and sustainability. The course provides tools to deeply understand the languages of visual and digital communication, with particular attention to the dialogue between small and medium-sized enterprises and major international players.

Rome, with its artistic and cultural heritage, offers an ideal context for exploring the connections between fashion, society, and communication, fostering a broad and updated vision of the fashion world.

Course structure and contents:

The programme spans three years, during which design is integrated with cultural knowledge, dialogue with professionals, technical skill development, and the use of innovative tools.

Year One: Focused on acquiring fundamental theoretical, visual, and methodological skills. Courses such as fashion management and fashion marketing enable students to understand the structure of the sector, the product development cycle, and the importance of economic variables. At the same time, students are introduced to the basics of strategic planning and operational management of collections, with emphasis on analytical approaches and the ability to translate theory into practice.

Year Two: Enriched with more complex and cross-disciplinary projects, supported by complementary subjects such as branding, retail, neuromarketing, and market segmentation. These refine understanding of consumer behaviour and competitive dynamics. Vertical modules are introduced on specific sectors – fashion, beauty, and hospitality – to explore their specificities and languages, both in terms of marketing and sales.

Year Three: Designed to consolidate students’ project and methodological autonomy. The curriculum expands to include strategic and international subjects such as fashion buying and international marketing, fostering a vision that is both global and local. The focus is on the thesis project – individual or group – which represents an advanced professional simulation. Supported by mentoring and entrepreneurship activities, it integrates analytical, creative, and managerial skills acquired throughout the programme.

Extra-curricular activities, interdisciplinary projects in collaboration with cultural institutions and international organisations, and partnerships with companies further strengthen preparation, allowing students to engage with real contexts and develop a concrete and international vision of their professional path.

 

Faculty

Course Coordinator

Valentina Rainone

Freelance Journalist

News

10 February 2026

Tíscar Espadas, alumni and teacher at IED Madrid, semifinalist of the LVMH Prize for Young Designers

Tíscar Espadas, alumni and teacher at IED Madrid, semifinalist of the LVMH Prize for Young Designers

09 February 2026

Creativity, design and architecture at the Workshop Week 2026

From 2 to 6 February, 430 students at IED Barcelona took part in this annual multidisciplinary academic activity, which offered 25 multidisciplinary workshops inspired by the Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026 event. And, for the first time, it included mobility between campuses.

Poster for the Saló Ensenyament 2026 showing two cheerful young people against a blue background

03 February 2026

IED Barcelona at Saló de l’Ensenyament 2026

From 18 to 22 March, attendees at this event focused on educational guidance will have the opportunity to explore the school’s design training programmes at stand D-453, located at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc venue.

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) University of Westminster and IED Madrid

22 January 2026

IED Madrid launches two University of Westminster BA (Hons) degrees

The first intake of Creative Media Arts and Fashion Marketing and Promotion begins in September 2026

16 January 2026

Fashion and Sustainability: a Conversation with Matteo Ward and Sara Sozzani Maino

IED Firenze hosted a conversation with Matteo Ward and Sara Sozzani Maino that invited reflection on the role of sustainability within the contemporary fashion system, bringing together different perspectives.

13 January 2026

Cartier opens its doors to IED Torino students

An exclusive experience focused on understanding high jewelry production processes

Fashion communication strategy: a comprehensive guide

31 December 2025

Fashion communication strategy: a comprehensive guide

Market analysis, brand identity, storytelling, emerging trends and best practices for building value and cultural impact.

19 December 2025

IED Barcelona celebrates Graduation Day for a hundred students from Master's and Specialisation Courses

The event recognises their successful journey through their studies at the school.

18 December 2025

New April intake for Master’s Programs in Italy

Starting April 2026, IED launches new Fashion Masters in English. An international, hands-on path designed to build the skills demanded by the global fashion industry.

Don't miss it

Exhibitions and Festival

18 March 2026 - 22 March 2026

Barcelona

Saló de l’Ensenyament 2026

From 18 to 22 March, we look forward to welcoming you at stand D-453 at the Montjuïc venue of Fira de Barcelona, where you will be able to discover our educational offer in Design, Fashion, Visual Arts, Marketing and Communication. Come and visit us!