Minor in Sustainable Fashion and Textile Management

“Sustainability is the new black”. The minor in Sustainable Fashion and Textile Management offers comprehensive knowledge and capabilities for understanding how to integrate sustainability considerations into fashion and textile business design. The minor takes the view that environmental, social, and long-term economic sustainability will be part of design, creativity, and retail capabilities of future-proof fashion or garment business.

The minor aims to provide students with 1) holistic understanding of the value chain and the supply chain of the industry, 2) in-depth understanding of sustainability-related considerations in the industry, 3) capabilities to cultivate the opportunities of sustainable design strategies and sustainable business models in fashion and textile context, and 4) ability to connect and communicate with consumers in a meaningful manner.

Code: BIZ5016

Extent: 24 ECTS

Level: Advanced studies

Language of learning: English

Theme: Global business dynamics

Target group: All Aalto students

Teacher in charge: Henri Weijo

Administrative contact: Tatiana Penttinen

Organising department: Department of Marketing

School: School of Business

Prerequisites: -

Quotas and restrictions: -

Application process: All students need to apply for the minor study right. There are two application periods per year. Application deadlines are 15 August and 15 December. Please apply by sending a motivation letter to Tatiana Penttinen (tatiana.penttinen@aalto.fi). 

Description of the minor

“Sustainability is the new black”. The minor in Sustainable Fashion and Textile Management offers comprehensive knowledge and capabilities for understanding how to integrate sustainability considerations into fashion and textile business design. The minor takes the view that environmental, social, and long-term economic sustainability will be part of design, creativity, and retail capabilities of future-proof fashion or garment business.

Intended learning outcomes

The minor aims to provide students with 1) holistic understanding of the value chain and the supply chain of the industry, 2) in-depth understanding of sustainability-related considerations in the industry, 3) capabilities to cultivate the opportunities of sustainable design strategies and sustainable business models in fashion and textile context, and 4) ability to connect and communicate with consumers in a meaningful manner.

Content

NB! Students of the Master’s programme in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design cannot include MUO-E1071 Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design in this minor since it is a compulsory part of their own programme. Thus, FaCT students choose 24 ECTS among the other courses in the list according to the structure.

Code: BIZ5016

Extent: 24 ECTS

Language of instruction: English

Level: Masters

Target group: All Aalto students

Theme: Global business dynamics

Teacher in charge: Pekka Mattila, Minna Halme

Administrative contact: Kati Halminen

Organising department: Department of Management Studies

Prerequisites: -

Quotas and restrictions: -

Application process: All students need to apply for the minor study right. There are two application periods per year. Application deadlines are 15 August and 15 December. Please apply by sending a motivation letter to Kati Halminen (kati.halminen@aalto.fi). 

“Sustainability is the new black”. The minor in Sustainable Fashion and Textile Management offers comprehensive knowledge and capabilities for understanding how to integrate sustainability considerations into fashion and textile business design. The minor takes the view that environmental, social, and long-term economic sustainability will be part of design, creativity, and retail capabilities of future-proof fashion or garment business. The minor aims to provide students with 1) holistic understanding of the value chain and the supply chain of the industry, 2) in-depth understanding of sustainability-related considerations in the industry, 3) capabilities to cultivate the opportunities of sustainable design strategies and sustainable business models in fashion and textile context, and 4) ability to connect and communicate with consumers in a meaningful manner.

When planning minor studies, please take into consideration that some of the courses may have defined limitations as to course sizes and priorities in participation. Please see course descriptions for further information.

NB! Students of the Master’s programme in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design cannot include MUO-E1071 Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design in this minor since it is a compulsory part of their own programme. Thus, FaCT students choose 24 cr among the other courses in the list according to the structure.

Structure of the minor

Obligatory course:

Choose at least one from the following:

Choose at least one from the following:

You can include in the minor also the following courses: