Module manager: Dr Yuri Siregar
Email: y.h.siregar@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 May to 31 Aug View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
Dissertation Global Fashion Management
This module is not approved as an Elective
In this final module, students will independently produce a research-led strategic plan focusing on a facet of global fashion management. Students will develop ideas on a particular topic of interest, culminating in practical recommendations for the fashion industry drawn from a rigorous investigation of current issues and systematic research.
The module aims to enable students to devise a research-led strategic plan independently, centred on an aspect of global fashion management, fostering critical thinking and the practical application of theoretical knowledge and research abilities to address industry challenges/issues.
Students will use critical thinking and research skills to analyse and interpret research findings, including existing literature, relevant data, and primary research. The ultimate objective is to develop a well-structured argument that leads to practical management recommendations specifically geared towards the fashion industry.
While the major project chiefly involves independent study, the teaching and learning approach is specifically framed to facilitate students' advancement and successful completion of the project. This will include interactive lectures, collaborative seminars, online resources, and dedicated supervisory sessions. The supervision meetings are intended to offer guidance, support, regular progress monitoring, and constructive verbal feedback to students as they work through their projects.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Assess contemporary management issues in the global fashion industry and related academic research to formulate a clear aim and set of objectives for the major project
2. Synthesise relevant prior academic studies, theories, conceptual models, and other data that informs the development of research questions and/or hypotheses for the major project.
3. Design rigorous methodology utilising appropriate advanced methods to collect and critically analyse data to apply theory to practice effectively.
4. Analyse research findings to formulate practical recommendations applicable to the global fashion industry.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Communicate ideas effectively through interpersonal interactions, presentations, written document, and other outputs, in academic/professional settings.
6. Develop creative strategic plans relevant to global fashion management.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 6 | 1.5 | 9 |
| Lecture | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Seminar | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Independent online learning hours | 2 | ||
| Private study hours | 581 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 17 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600 | ||
Group supervision meetings (6 x 1.5 hours) are geared towards guiding and supporting students. Also, to help monitor their progress, and provide them with verbal feedback. Allocated members of staff will help mentor students progress and guide them throughout the major project. There will also be a concise supervision form to be completed after each meeting to record progress and provide concise feedback when required. The form will be student-led, which can help student understanding and help the supervisor find out the level of student’s understanding.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | An 8000 to 10000-word structured document | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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