LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Fashion Business & Entrepreneurship, MS
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
24 mo
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Level
- 100%Online Program
- 1-2 YRSProgram Length
- 30Credit Hours
- $619Cost per Credit Hour
Lindenwood University's online Master of Science in Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship program equips you with the essential skills to launch a career in fashion or start your own business. This program provides practical, real-world knowledge and industry-crucial business skills. Through collaborative online learning, you'll have opportunities to interact with guest speakers from the fashion industry and gain insights from faculty who lead global trips to fashion capitals. The program also offers participation in Lindenwood’s Fashion Design and Business Advisory Council, providing networking opportunities, mock interviews, and valuable industry perspectives. The fast-track program allows for degree completion in as little as one year, covering both business fundamentals and industry essentials like visual display, 3D technology, and fashion sustainability.
Curriculum
The Master’s in Fashion Business Entrepreneurship features a specialized curriculum that combines fashion industry knowledge with entrepreneurial skills. You'll develop expertise in fashion marketing, brand management, and retail strategy, preparing you to innovate and lead in the global fashion market. Courses are delivered by expert faculty who will help you acquire the managerial and economic skills needed to succeed as an entrepreneur.
- Major Coursework
- Research MethodsCAH 50000
- Research and Scholastic WritingCAH 51000
- Graduate SeminarCAH 55000
- Thesis/Directed Project ICAH 60000
- Thesis/Directed Project IICAH 61000
- Fashion Business and EntrepreneurshipFBD 58500
- Fashion Business CapstoneFBD 60000
- Elective Coursework
- Financial Accounting ConceptsACCT 51010
- Economics ConceptsECON 53081
- Small Business ManagementENTR 57515
- Digital Apparel Production ManagementFBD 51700
- Innovative Luxury Branding and Visual DisplayFBD 58530
- Global Apparel Buying and Trend ForecastingFBD 58540
- Innovative Fashion Marketing and the Global ConsumerFBD 58560
- Fashion Writing and Global CommunicationFBD 58570
- Business Law and EthicsMGMT 56060
Careers
Graduates of this master's program can leverage their combined business and fashion skill sets in various fields. Potential career paths include Fashion Product Manager, Fashion Merchandiser/Buyer, and Boutique or Luxury Retail Manager. The program prepares students for roles that involve design, trend identification, product selection, presentation, marketing, and management within the fashion industry.
- Fashion Product Manager
- Fashion Merchandiser/Buyer
- Boutique or Luxury Retail Manager
Entry requirements
Undergraduate DegreeCompletion of an undergraduate degree in a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all major coursework. If GPA is below 3.0, three letters of recommendation are required.
Official transcripts from any previously attended graduate schools are also required.
Fees
Tuition (international)The cost per credit hour for this program is $584.
Tuition (home)The cost per credit hour for this program is $584. Lindenwood offers a 20 percent discount per credit hour for returning alumni.
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Lindenwood offers a generous transfer policy of up to nine credits toward degree completion. This could reduce the required coursework at Lindenwood to 21 credit hours.
How to apply
1. Complete Online ApplicationFill out the online application form.
2. Submit ResumeUpload your current resume.
3. Write a Letter of Intent/Personal StatementPrepare a statement detailing your interest in the program and your career aspirations.
4. Prepare PortfolioCompile a portfolio consisting of 10-15 components, such as website pages or slides.
5. Submit Undergraduate TranscriptsProvide official transcripts showing completion of your undergraduate degree. Ensure a GPA of 3.0 or higher in major coursework. If your GPA is below 3.0, you must also submit three letters of recommendation.
6. Submit Graduate TranscriptsIf applicable, submit transcripts from any graduate schools previously attended.
Accreditation
Lindenwood University has received recognition as a Top Ranked institution for Best Online Master’s in Entrepreneurship Degree Programs of 2024 and was listed by OnlineU as one of the Most Affordable Online Schools for Fashion Degrees, 2025. It has also been recognized for Best Value Schools.