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Product Manager Fashion (bol)

You are the linchpin in the fashion company

As a Product Manager Fashion, you plan and supervise production and ensure that the clothing is in the stores on time.

Do you enjoy working on the development, production, and sales of clothing? Then the Product Manager Fashion program is perfect for you! You might end up working for companies like Shoeby or Tommy Hilfiger, but starting your own fashion label is also an option. Dream big!

As a Fashion Product Manager, you'll plan and oversee production and ensure the clothing is in stores on time. You'll be the link between the company, the supplier, and your customers. You'll help create production schedules and be adept at problem-solving. You'll check whether samples arrive on time and whether the delivered clothing is of good quality. You'll assist in finding production companies and suppliers and purchase fabrics and accessories, ensuring everything is done sustainably.

At school, you'll learn to work with various computer programs. Textile and product knowledge will enhance your technical skills, and marketing, economics, management, and purchasing will help you hone your commercial and organizational talents.

The Product Manager Fashion program was formerly called Fashion Product Coordinator/ Junior Product Manager Fashion.

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The fashion hotspot in Eindhoven

We're training the next generation of fashion pioneers! You are the future, and you'll shape the new world of fashion with your colleagues. Summa Fashion is located in the vibrant city of Eindhoven, where design and innovation go hand in hand. Here, you'll have the space to develop personally and find your own voice in fashion. You'll be taught in the region's new fashion hotspot: Microstad Eindhoven, near Central Station. You'll receive (practical) lessons alongside enterprising neighbors, partner companies, and fashion professionals.

What are you becoming?

In addition to the Fashion Product Coordinator diploma, you can also earn the Entrepreneur Certificate and/or the Detex Fashion Advisor diploma. With your diploma, you can work at a clothing company, a wholesaler, the headquarters of a label, or a retail organization. Or you can start your own business. You can also continue your studies at a university of applied sciences (HBO). For example, at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, the Artemis Styling Academy, TMO Fashion Business School, or the programs International Lifestyle Studies (Fontys), Fashion Textiles & Technologies (Saxion), or Technical Commercial Textiles.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend school five days a week, taking both theoretical and practical classes. In your second and third years, you'll complete a six-month internship at an accredited training company.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the academic year (18 August).

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, you cannot do without a computer as a student. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Other educational supplies

In addition to books and digital course materials, other educational supplies for personal use are required or desired to follow this course. Read more about it here.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Limited number of places available

This is a program with a limited number of places . It is important that you apply in time. This increases your chances of securing a place on the program, provided you meet the admission requirements. It is advisable to also apply for another program that suits you.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Additionally

The Fashion Product Manager program is a demanding theoretical program. Therefore, there's an introductory meeting and a practical assignment beforehand to determine if the program is a good fit for you.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers and students know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers or students using the contact information below:

E-mail
teacher Sonja de Man

Instagram
DM to @summafashioneindhoven

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, guided tour or open day. All activities
you will find in our calendar.

The fashion hotspot in Eindhoven

We're training the next generation of fashion pioneers! You are the future, and you'll shape the new world of fashion with your colleagues. Summa Fashion is located in the vibrant city of Eindhoven, where design and innovation go hand in hand. Here, you'll have the space to develop personally and find your own voice in fashion. You'll be taught in the region's new fashion hotspot: Microstad Eindhoven, near Central Station. You'll receive (practical) lessons alongside enterprising neighbors, partner companies, and fashion professionals.

What are you becoming?

In addition to the Fashion Product Coordinator diploma, you can also earn the Entrepreneur Certificate and/or the Detex Fashion Advisor diploma. With your diploma, you can work at a clothing company, a wholesaler, the headquarters of a label, or a retail organization. Or you can start your own business. You can also continue your studies at a university of applied sciences (HBO). For example, at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute, the Artemis Styling Academy, TMO Fashion Business School, or the programs International Lifestyle Studies (Fontys), Fashion Textiles & Technologies (Saxion), or Technical Commercial Textiles.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend school five days a week, taking both theoretical and practical classes. In your second and third years, you'll complete a six-month internship at an accredited training company.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the academic year (18 August).

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, you cannot do without a computer as a student. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Other educational supplies

In addition to books and digital course materials, other educational supplies for personal use are required or desired to follow this course. Read more about it here.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Limited number of places available

This is a program with a limited number of places . It is important that you apply in time. This increases your chances of securing a place on the program, provided you meet the admission requirements. It is advisable to also apply for another program that suits you.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Additionally

The Fashion Product Manager program is a demanding theoretical program. Therefore, there's an introductory meeting and a practical assignment beforehand to determine if the program is a good fit for you.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers and students know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers or students using the contact information below:

E-mail
teacher Sonja de Man

Instagram
DM to @summafashioneindhoven

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, guided tour or open day. All activities
you will find in our calendar.

Industry news

Without vocational training I would never have done this course
Without vocational training I would never have done this course
27 August 2025
Sterre de Jongh chose a route via secondary vocational education to the higher professional education course in International Lifestyle Studies.
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You follow the journey of a garment
You follow the journey of a garment
20 August 2025
The program is very diverse. You essentially follow the entire journey of a garment, from how, where, and what it's made to its sale in the store.
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Juanita Pas wants to make others think
Juanita Pas wants to make others think
July 04, 2025
She has been nominated for an MBO Crafted Award that will be presented during the Crafted festival on June 22, but the Summa Fashion student mainly wants to inspire.
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Summa testimonial Product Manager Fashion (bol)

You follow the journey of a garment

Whitley Wines

Student Junior Product Manager Fashion (predecessor of Product Manager Fashion)

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