Overview

You will gain fundamental knowledge in the textile value chain and specialize in the management of different parts of the supply chain. A special emphasis is on sustainability, which is an important area of research at the Swedish School of Textiles.

Key Facts

The main subject area covered by variety of courses included in the programme is textile management. Textile management is a multidisciplinary area with a foundation in social science research fields such as business administration, industrial economy, fashion studies and related areas that addresses phenomena important for the textile and fashion industry. Within textile management, phenomena related to different parts of the textile value chain are studied. These include development of alternative business models, sustainable trade and distribution with safe and effective systems for textile value chains and product flows. Textile Value Chain Management programme from University of Boras offers a good mix of theoretical and practical courses, where scientific foundations of textile management are applied within the courses for addressing complex research and company challenges in a more profession-oriented way. Sustainability runs as a golden thread through all courses in the programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business and management in the textile fashion industry

Sustainability oriented business models in apparel and textile industry

Theoretical foundations of Supply Chain Management and Fashion Studies

On Methodology and the Philosophy of Science in Textile Management

Business Strategy and Strategic Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Borås, Sweden

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Supply Chain Management & Logistics Management of Creative Industries View 4 other Masters in Management of Creative Industries in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or textile engineering. In addition, proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6 is required.

For this programme the selection is made by a Letter of Motivation and an online interview. A letter of motivation should display your ability to effectively communicate in English and should exhibit:

your contact details: name, postal address, telephone, e-mail and application number.
your motivation for the chosen program;
your expectations of how the program will benefit you in your future career

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

103500 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 207000 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.

EU / EEA citizens and exchange students are not required to pay fees

Living costs for Borås

6000 - 10000 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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