Multichannel Trade Management in Textile Business
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Today’s world of international trade is a key pillar of global business and economic activity which both requires and makes possible the bundling and channelling of highly complex structures into efficient processes.
In the textile trade, the pace of change is ever faster and customer needs are increasing all the time, so identifying new trends in urban centres and developing collections tailored to customer target groups across continents is crucial, as is selling via a wide variety of channels from physical stores to e-commerce.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Retail buying, marketing, and supply chain management fundamentals
- CSR and clothing assessment procedures
- International trade and business modules including international trade and globalisation
- Intercultural management skills and international business and commercial law
- Textile-focused modules such as textile life cycle and product management / collection development
- Management accounting and the interdisciplinary module on multichannel trade management
- Praxisphase (work placement) that builds towards the master thesis
- Master Thesis
Curriculum
90 ECTS Master of Arts programme (Multichannel Trade Management in Textile Business).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | M 01 Internationale wirtschaftliche und textiltechnische Grundlagen | 5 | 27 |
| M 02 Einkaufs- und Absatzmanagement | 6 | |||
| M 03 Internationales Wirtschaftsrecht | 4 | |||
| M 04 Qualitätsmanagement / Corporate Social Responsibility I | 4 | |||
| M 06 Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik | 8 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules (continuation plus additional subjects) | M 02 Einkaufs- und Absatzmanagement | 7 | 32 |
| M 03 Internationales Wirtschaftsrecht | 5 | |||
| M 05 Qualitätsmanagement / Corporate Social Responsibility II | 5 | |||
| M 07 Multichannel Trade Management und Controlling | 10 | |||
| M 08 Produktmanagement / Kollektionsentwicklung | 5 | |||
| Semesters 2–3 | Integrated practice phase and thesis preparation | M 09 Praxisphase | 14 | 14 |
| Semester 3 | Final thesis | M 10 Masterthesis | 17 | 17 |
| Total | Compulsory modules, integrated practice phase, and Master thesis | 90 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready expertise in multichannel trade management for the textile and fashion sector, combining business decision-making with retail and supply-chain understanding.
- You gain practical experience through internships and the programme’s collaboration with Otto Group, which can help you move from classroom learning into industry workflows early.
- You develop specialist skills in international trade topics such as globalisation, commercial law, and intercultural management—useful for roles across import, trade operations, and international purchasing.
- You graduate with an advanced Master’s level profile suited to management-track careers in purchasing, retail buying, product and collection management, and trade/commerce strategy.
- You strengthen your analytical and business competence through modules that connect multichannel strategy with figures, controlling, and management accounting.
Employability rate
Graduates of trade, purchasing, and textile/fashion business roles in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady hiring needs in retail and international trade-adjacent functions.
Together, these figures point to a fairly stable career outlook when you pair the Master’s with practical experience gained during the programme.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| First degree (foreign qualification) in a relevant field | International applicants need a successfully completed first degree in the business/economics field or in textile management and technology or fashion design, with a minimum duration requirement and practical study/work integration as stated by HAW Hamburg for this master. The admission requirements also specify conditions based on the degree duration and minimum grade for applicants whose qualification is considered an equivalent non-German qualification. |
| Case: bachelor degree with 180 ECTS plus relevant experience | HAW Hamburg states that applicants who have obtained 180 ECTS credits with their bachelor’s degree are still eligible, provided they submit certification of at least six months of professional experience or an at least six-month internship in a course-related field. The certification must be submitted with the application within the application period. |
| Transcript of Records / Diploma Supplement for your foreign qualification | International applicants must provide a Diploma Supplement and/or Transcript of Records including a list of modules with all grades and credit points. HAW Hamburg uses these documents to assess whether your degree has the required business, textile engineering, or fashion design emphasis. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Textile / Fashion / Textile management | Relevant background required | International applicants should have a first degree with business, textile engineering or fashion design emphasis, as assessed from your module list and grades in the Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records. |
Language requirements
For international applicants to the Master Multichannel Trade Management in Textile Business, you must prove German language proficiency and English language proficiency as specified by HAW Hamburg for this degree programme.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 397 / per semester | Semester contribution €397 including semester ticket and Germany-wide rail pass. |
Proof of financial resources
For your German student visa, you typically need proof that you can cover your living costs for the initial period of your stay. Prepare your financial evidence according to the official requirements of your visa-issuing authority, and ensure the amount matches the current guidance.
- Proof of financial resources (visa financial proof) according to official German visa guidance
- Blocked account or equivalent proof of available funds, if required by your visa process
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | December 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply for the Master only for the Summer semester
HAW Hamburg states that this degree course accepts new students only for the summer semester. Check the published application window and prepare your documents in advance so you can submit everything within the application period.
Prepare required entry documents for international applicants
Gather your first degree documents and ensure you can provide the Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records with module list, grades and credit points. If your bachelor’s degree has 180 ECTS, also prepare your documentation for at least six months of professional experience or internship in a course-related field, submitted within the application period.
Meet programme language requirements and upload proof
International applicants must provide German language proficiency using one of the recognised German test certificates listed in the programme admission requirements. You must also provide English language proof at the B2 level for the programme, using one of the accepted English test types or equivalent evidence described by HAW Hamburg for this master.
Submit your application online during the application period
Submit your application during the published application period and ensure you complete the application process with all required uploads. HAW Hamburg also states that no paper documents are required for the application; documents should be uploaded in the online application if they are needed for your submission.