Luxury Business (New York) (Taught)

"Delve into the luxury business in New York, the global hub of commerce, creativity, and culture.

More than just a business, luxury is a language, a value proposition that encompasses a wealth of fields—from fashion and beauty to hospitality and technology. In this program, students will become fluent in its many iterations, thanks to rigorous coursework, exclusive seminars, and regular interactions with expert faculty and guest speakers from the leading luxury concerns in New York City.

This MA program offers a distinctive focus on the growing intersection of art and luxury, illuminating the creative impulses as well as the business strategies at work.

Designed for ambitious graduates, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking to advance or pivot their careers, the MA in Luxury Business offers an immersive education that bridges business acumen with cultural fluency, equipping graduates to excel in a fast-moving global market.

Highlights
Experiential learning Visits and international study trips are significant learning events, with the travel, seeing the art in situ and informal access to tutors serving to intensify the experience. This program includes two intensive European field studies, in Milan and Paris, which will provide immersive experiences in the ateliers, innovation hubs, showrooms, and cultural sites that converge to create luxury products and experiences.

First-hand experience of luxury in different sectors Through site visits to specific retail stores and venues and other independent brands in New York, students explore how luxury is created and experienced in different contexts.

Learning from the specialists The program features high profile academics, industry practitioners, and special guests, previously including Rebecca Robins (Interbrand); Gaia Rosetti (Belmond); Viviane Paraschiv (Farfetch); and Alex Gander.

The Enterprise StudioGives Mater's students hands-on entrepreneurial support, mentorship, and resources to develop real ventures in the art and luxury sectors, culminating in The Gavel pitch competition.

Privileged access to the Art World With its links to Sotheby’s, MA in Luxury Business is the only MA in luxury that can offer original contents and specific expertise on the interaction between the arts and luxury.

Leadership and professional development opportunities The program also considers the future career path of the students by offering them workshops in leadership and professional development."

"The Master’s degree is awarded for 36 credit hours. Students take 30 credits across semesters one and two and complete a 6-credit thesis or capstone project in the third semester.

The program includes two intensive European field studies, in Milan and Paris, which will provide immersive experiences in the ateliers, innovation hubs, showrooms, and cultural sites that converge to create luxury products and experiences. Students will have behind-the-scenes access to the many leaders driving creativity, technology, innovation, and business strategy in the sector. "