Impact the fashion industry, become a sustainable advisor
Students with knowledge of sustainability issues, new legislation, and organizational change are the change-makers of the future of the fashion and textiles industry. The aim of the minor is to train students to become advisors who can guide organizations in fashion & textiles through their transition to sustainable business practices. Students learn to translate theories and concepts in the fields of sustainability and change management into practical and innovative solutions.
- Code
M.1338
- Start
February, September
- Type
Fulltime
- Language
Dutch
- Max number of students
25
- Location
Deventer
- Minor Type
A: Available for any HBO course, provided there is no overlap with your current education/programme
- Audience
Saxion student, Non-Saxion student
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Course content
The minor covers the most important laws and regulations concerning the sustainability of the fashion and textile industry that will be rolled out in the coming years and for which companies will need support. Topics such as change management, consulting & communication, as well as knowledge of macro and micro developments, are covered, equipping you to translate the sustainability strategy into concrete actions.
The minor consists of the following modules, splitted per quarter:
Quarter 1
- Organization & Management
- Macro Environment & Sustainability
- Advice & Communication I (basic)
Quarter 2
- Change Management
- Innovation in the Fashion and Textile Industry
- Consulting & Communication II (advanced)
Quarter 1 & 2: Project advisory challenge
Activities
Combination of lessons and theory on various topics, always linked to practice. Additionally, workshops will be organized, along with knowledge transfer and excursions to relevant organizations. Input from professionals in the field will also be included in the program
This minor is suitable for anyone interested in the fashion & textiles industry who wants to make a positive contribution to its sustainability. As an advisor, you are responsible for guiding and supporting the necessary changes in the industry. You are entrepreneurial, communicative, and able to switch between details and the big picture. You seek to connect the various departments of a fashion organization to translate the sustainability vision into concrete steps.
Why this minor?
If you want to learn more about the challenges within the fashion and textile industry and guide companies in their transition to more sustainable practices, this minor provides the right foundation. You will develop consulting skills and learn how to help organizations implement circular business models, change strategies, and laws and regulations in the fashion and textile industry.
- Quarter 1 is partly individually assessed based on a paper and an oral assessment. The project challenge is a group project and will be assessed based on the first part of the report advice.
- Quarter 2 is assessed based on a change management plan
Additionally, a project consulting challenge is developed and assessed in groups at the end of Quarter 2.