Master in Fashion Accessories and Jewellery: Design, Management and Communication

The master is dedicated to the fashion accessories and jewellery sector, and combines three dimensions: design, management and communication. The programme includes the design and development of accessory collections, including footwear, bags, jewellery and hats, brand management and product communication, technological innovation and the enhancement of Italian craftsmanship. Creative and product development strategies, production processes and managerial approaches are also covered. The intention is to train figures able to move between creativity, technical aspects and market logic, in a sector where product quality and brand strength are decisive. The accessories and jewellery sector has its own characteristics: it requires knowledge of materials, of craft and industrial processes and of market trends, and the master aims to provide a complete picture that runs from the creative idea to the collection, from production to sales and communication.

The master lasts 14 months and is held in person in Milan, at the Department of Design of the Polytechnic University of Milan. The teaching approach alternates theoretical training with substantial practical and lab activity, with exercises and projects that simulate real business dynamics. According to the calendar given, the application deadline is January 1, 2027 and the start is scheduled for February 1, 2027. The page does not specify the language of instruction, the credits, the hours of lessons, the number of places available or the cost, which is not made public. The enhancement of Italian craftsmanship is a central theme, because Made in Italy is a strongly recognisable element in international markets, and the master invites students to combine tradition and technological innovation, for example in the use of new materials, digital design techniques and online communication tools.

The aim is to train professionals with creative and managerial skills in the accessories and jewellery sector. The reference profiles include the product manager, the designer with market skills and the communication specialist. Related professions range from the fashion designer to the luxury brand manager, up to the public relations specialist for fashion brands. The master is aimed at those who hold a degree or an academic diploma and wish to specialise in a sector where the value of Made in Italy and the ability to tell the story of the product carry significant weight in domestic and international markets. The focus on projects that simulate real business dynamics helps participants work to goals, deadlines and constraints, and develop collaboration skills among different figures, such as designers, product managers and communication staff, in a supply chain where coordination between creativity and management is decisive.