Course details
Location: Online and Milan
Course Lenght: 4 weeks
Star: May
Language: English
Partner: UNITAR | U!REKA
Developed in partnership with UNITAR, U!REKA and Ferrari Fashion School, the Master is a programme based online and in Milan, designed to train professionals capable of integrating creativity, ethics and cultural diplomacy within the global fashion system
This Executive Master provides core knowledge in ethical and sustainable fashion, focusing on responsible sourcing, circular design and ESG-driven brand strategies. Participants explore how cultural diplomacy and soft power influence the global fashion industry, learning to develop projects that connect markets, communities and institutions while strengthening brand reputation at an international level.
Why choose this programme
Executive Master in Milan
Delivered both online and on campus at Ferrari Fashion School in Milan, the programme offers direct access to one of the world’s leading fashion capitals. Milan represents a unique ecosystem where sustainability, craftsmanship and innovation coexist. Designed for professionals, brand managers and creatives, the executive format allows participants to enhance their careers while continuing their professional activity.
Immersive Fashion Experience in Milan
Through company visits, field activities and industry meetings in Milan, participants gain hands-on insight into ethical and sustainable fashion practices. The programme connects students with sustainable brands, ateliers and organisations committed to social and environmental impact, offering a clear understanding of how sustainability is applied across the entire fashion value chain—from concept development to collection design, communication and retail.
Learning by Doing and Final Project
The Master adopts a practical, project-based approach through workshops, collaborative labs and upcycling activities. Participants develop real-world ethical fashion initiatives and complete a final project focused on designing and presenting a strategic proposal for an ethical fashion brand or a cultural diplomacy initiative linked to Milan and the global fashion system.
Joint International Certification
Upon completion, participants receive a joint international certificate issued by UNITAR, Ferrari Fashion School and Ureka. The certification validates professional expertise in ethical fashion, sustainability and cultural diplomacy, strengthening career opportunities in Milan and worldwide in areas such as sustainable fashion management, brand strategy, cultural diplomacy projects and international collaborations.
Weekly Schedule Overview
Online program
UNITAR Online Module
Topic: “Cultural Diplomacy through Fashion: Building Bridges & Business”
One Session x 3 weeks
- 25 May 2026 History and Evolution of the field of Cultural Diplomacy
- 1 June 2026 Applied Fashion Case studies in Cultural Diplomacy
- 8 June 2026 Future trends in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
In presence in Milan program
Day 1 – Monday 15/6: Introduction to Ethical Fashion
- 10:00–12:00 | Ferrari Fashion School | Topic: Introduction to Ethical Fashion: Concepts, Principles & Global Context
- 12:00–13:00 | Lunch outside
- 13:00–15:00 | Ferrari Fashion School/Ureka | Topic: Project mentorship
- 15:00–17:30 | Site Visit to a Milan-based ethical fashion brand or artisan atelier
Day 2 – Tuesday 16/6: Sustainability & Business principles
- 09:00–11:00 | Ferrari Fashion School | Topic: Sustainable Materials, Textiles & Supply Chains
- 11:00–13:00 | Ureka | Topic: Business principles
- 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch inhouse
- 14:00–16:00 | Ferrari Fashion School/Ureka | Topic: Project mentorship
- 16:00–18:00 | Site Visit to a sustainable textile lab or eco-factory
Day 3 – Wednesday 17/6: Ethics in Design & Production
- 09:00–11:00 | Ferrari Fashion School | Topic: Slow Fashion, Circularity & Design Ethics
- 11:00–13:00 | Ferrari Fashion School/Ureka | Topic: Project Mentorship
- 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch inhouse
- 14:00–17:00 | Site Visit to a traditional Milanese craft studio or sustainable design hub
Day 4 – Thursday 18/6: Brand Strategy & Innovation
- 09:00–11:00 | Ferrari Fashion School | Topic: Branding Ethical Fashion: Transparency, Authenticity & Storytelling
- 11:00–13:00 | Ureka | Topic: Innovation Workshop
- 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch inhouse
- 14:00 – 16:00 | Ferrari Fashion School/Ureka | Topic: Project Mentorship
- 16:00–18:00 | Site Visit to a Milan-based fashion house with sustainable branding strategy
Day 5 – Friday 19/6: Leadership & Ethics in Fashion Business
- 09:00 – 11:00 | UNITAR – Ureka | Topic: UNITAR Director’s Session on Leadership & Ethics
- 11:00 – 12:00 | Ferrari Fashion School/Ureka | Topic: Project Mentorship
- 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch inhouse
- 13,30 – 15:00 | Ferrari Fashion School Auditorium | Group Project Showcase: Teams present their “Workable Ethical Fashion Concept”, Certificates & Networking
- 15:00 – 18:30 | Ferrari Fashion School/Ureka | Farewell Aperitivo Outside
Capstone Project Guidelines
Formato: Team-based (3–5 partecipanti per gruppo)
Obiettivo: Sviluppare un concetto o modello di business di moda etica praticabile e scalabile
Requisiti: Sostenibilità – Rilevanza culturale/diplomazia – Fattibilità nel mercato attuale
Criteri di valutazione: Innovazione, integrità etica, praticità, qualità della presentazione
Partners
U!REKA
U!REKA is a multinational education group founded in London in 2014 by a team of Sloan Fellows from London Business School. Recognised as one of the leading providers of experiential learning in the IMEA region (India, Middle East and Africa), Ureka delivers innovative educational content and practical programmes that combine academic frameworks with real-world applications. Ureka’s approach enables professionals to develop strategic and operational skills in international contexts, with a strong focus on business, leadership, innovation and sustainability.
UNITAR
UNITAR is an autonomous body of the United Nations, established in 1965 and governed by a Board of Trustees. Its mission is to strengthen the individual, institutional and organizational capacities of Member States and other United Nations stakeholders through high-quality learning solutions and related knowledge tools. UNITAR supports strategic decision-making and action at the national level to address global challenges, promoting sustainable development, cultural diplomacy and international competencies.
Admission
- The programme is open to candidates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who demonstrate a cultural and/or professional interest in Ethical Fashion and sustainability in the fashion industry.
- No specific academic qualifications are required.
- A B2 level of English proficiency or equivalent is required.
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