BACHELOR OF SUSTAINABLE FASHION DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

The Bachelor's degree course in Sustainable Fashion Design and Management provides comprehensive knowledge about sustainable fashion design and the sustainable textile industry. It combines design expertise with management skills, which will be in high demand in the future. The course focuses on business fundamentals, practical projects, cooperation with innovative brands and international partners. The course prepares students for a future-oriented career, for which creativity and innovation are just as important as knowledge of environmental management and corporate management.

The Bachelor's degree program in Sustainable Fashion Design and Management is offered in German or English.

KEY INFORMATION

Semester Start Dates
1st October

Study Model/Duration
Full-Time/6 semesters

Language of Instruction:
English or German

Tuition Fees
Euro 695/month

Enrollment Fee
Euro 100, non-recurrent

Degree
Bachelor of Arts

OVERVIEW

Design and management of sustainable fashion products
The Bachelor's degree course in Sustainable Fashion Design and Management develops sustainable and creative design and management strategies that take aesthetic as well as ethical and organizational aspects into account. The course content takes a critical look at the fast pace of fashion and the associated environmental and social problems. Central teaching modules such as sustainable supply chain management, brand management or collection development and design sharpen students' skills in both theory and creative practice. Cooperation networks, individual support and interdisciplinarity are at the heart of the course.

Transforming the Fashion Industry - Job profiles of the future
The curriculum of the degree program focuses on the synthesis of creative design and practical management skills to enable leaders and innovators for a successful career in the fashion industry of the future. The course places particular emphasis on teamwork and the development of change agents who strive to transform the fashion industry in a sustainable way. Graduates find employment in the production of environmentally friendly clothing, in small and medium-sized companies that specialize in sustainable fashion, work for established designers or innovative start-ups, are involved in non-governmental organizations or associations that promote sustainable textiles, and can also work in government institutions that support sustainability projects.

STUDY PLAN

PERSPECTIVES

After completing their studies, graduates have numerous career paths open to them. Not only are many new fair fashion brands emerging, but the major international fashion suppliers are also increasingly converting their production and working conditions to ecological standards and are looking for specialized employees. The integrated internship and an optional semester abroad also offer the best conditions for plenty of practical experience during the course.

The course qualifies students for key positions in ethically responsible fashion production, design, communication and retail. It prepares them not only to be successful in the fashion industry, but also to make a significant contribution to the responsible use of our resources.

ADMISSION

  • Eligibility for Study: According to §10 BerlHG (general higher education entrance qualification, subject-specifichigher education entrance qualification, or a comparable qualification) or eligibility for further studies according to §11 BerlHG
  • Proficiency in the German language at C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
  • Optional submission of work samples (in digital form) to demonstrate creativity (e.g., photos of textile work, drawings, collages, etc.)
  • Motivational letter (max. 1 DIN A4 page)
  • Scan of ID card (front and back) or equivalent identification document
  • Resume
  • For foreign certificates, recognition of foreign higher education entrance qualifications must be in accordance with the evaluation guidelines of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB)

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WHAT MAKES THE BSP SPECIAL

  • Close supervision & individual support
    Strong practical relevance with a high creative component
    Interdisciplinarity between the degree programs
    International university and cooperation network
    Internship and semester abroad

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Fashion UTOPIA:
Sustainability in Progress | Atlanta, Berlin, France

Forschung trifft Mode:
Nachhaltige Innovation durch den Studiengang Sustainable Fashion an der Circular Microfactory Berlin

Abstract
An Interdisciplinary Research Initiative on Modern Slavery Prevalence within the Global Fashion Sector: Collaborative Insights from BSP Berlin and Wikirate

RE_think Fashion – Kreativprojekte am Studiengang Sustainable Fashion Design and Management

»RE_think Fashion« stellt die Wertschätzung von Mode ins Zentrum des Gestaltungs- und Bearbeitungsprozesses sowie die Vermittlung wertschätzender Ideale und Werte im Sinne eines nachhaltigen und kreislauffähigen Handelns.

Grundlagen der Gestaltung – Form und Farbe

Das Modul Grundlagen der Gestaltung vermittelt den Studierenden des ersten Semesters grundlegende Kompetenzen im Umgang mit Form und Farbe.

Interview mit Prof. Jutta Mettenbrink und Prof. Marte Hentschel – Studiengang Sustainable Fashion Design and Management:

Prof. Marte Hentschel, Sie sind langjährige Expertin für nachhaltige Mode und haben mit Ihrer Agentur Sqetch Pionierarbeit in diesem Bereich geleistet - was bedeutet für Sie genau nachhaltige Mode?

Fünf Fragen an Marte Hentschel, CEO von Sqetch und ‘Vorn – The Berlin Fashion Hub’ in der FASIONUNITED

Im Interview spricht Hentschel über Digitalisierung, Circular Econonmy und Künstliche Intelligenz.

Der International Fair Trade Summit (IFTS) ist die weltweit größte Zusammenkunft von Fair-Handels-Unternehmen und findet alle zwei Jahre in unterschiedlichen Teilen der Welt statt. Im August 2022 begrüßten die World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) und das Forum Fairer Handel als lokaler Gastgeber in Berlin rund 400 internationale Gäste zum 16. IFTS.