Which school should you attend to work in the luxury sector?

Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the luxury sector, there are a wide variety of related professions. There is something for every branch of luxury and every level of study. To make the best choice of training, it’s vital to know your options. Which school should you choose to work in the luxury sector? That’s what we’ll be looking at in this article.

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In a nutshell:

The luxury sector is a multi-disciplinary sector that recruits a lot.
Luxury professions are as varied as they are numerous.
Training in the luxury professions can range from CAP to Master’s degrees.
The luxury sector offers a wide range of opportunities.
It gives you the opportunity to work internationally.

Training

What studies should I do to work in luxury?

Working in the luxury sector requires you to have the expertise and skills needed to occupy a specific position. In fact, the luxury sector requires different professionals in each of the related branches and at several levels.

If you’re good at manual work and want to work in the luxury sector so that luxury companies can benefit from your talents, a CAP may be all you need. Depending on your passion and preferences, you can choose to take a CAP in jewellery, leather goods, watchmaking or other areas.

With higher education, you can move into luxury jobs in sales, communications, events management and other areas. It all depends on your objectives. By choosing a short course in the luxury sector that interests you, you can move into a job more quickly. You could work in the hotel industry, sales or event management, for example.

To work in the luxury industry in a management position, you generally need to complete a long degree course. With at least a 5-year degree, you can move up to positions of greater responsibility, such as manager in a specific branch of the luxury sector.

If you want to work in the luxury industry and have an international career, you need to know foreign languages, including at least English. This is generally why it’s a good idea to choose a Bachelor’s or BBA degree in a relevant field.

Qualities

What are the key skills needed to work in the luxury sector?

The luxury sector is very demanding, so you need to have certain skills and qualities to work in it. In particular, you need to :

be versatile;
Demonstrate precision and rigour;
a keen eye for detail;
be courteous and diplomatic;
Ideally, a command of foreign languages;
be demanding and concerned about customer satisfaction.

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Do you need a Master’s degree to work in luxury goods?

A Master’s degree is far from being a requirement for working in luxury goods. It all depends on the job you want to do. It’s perfectly possible to work in luxury goods with a CAP. Some important positions are even accessible with a Bachelor’s degree. However, if you’re aiming for a management position or one with a high level of responsibility, a Master’s degree may be essential.

Studies

University or public school, which one should you choose to train in luxury?

If you want to work in luxury goods, you can choose to train at university or at a public school. However, these two types of establishment differ in certain details.

On the one hand, universities generally offer fairly general training on the subject and focus more on theoretical teaching.

On the other hand, public schools generally offer more practical experience and have well-defined programmes for specific branches of the luxury industry. This is what most often gives students at these schools access to a wider range of job opportunities.

Offers

Which INSEEC course should I choose to work in luxury?

Do you want the right training to work in luxury? Join INSEEC and choose one of the programmes on offer that comes closest to your goal. For example, our business school offers a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication and Development.

To increase your chances of an international career, you can also opt for our BBA in Luxury Management. If you want to continue your studies, you can choose to do an MSc in Luxury and Fashion Marketing & Customer Experience at our school. Visit our website to find out more about the programmes on offer.

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