?> Fashion and Style Management

Fashion and Style Management

Profession Bachelor in Business Management

  • Group of study fields - business and public management
  • Field of study - management
  • Study language - Lithuanian
  • Study place - Vilnius; Klaipeda; Kaunas
  • Form of studies - full time; part time

Fashion and style – is what change constantly and move the world. Namely here ideas are born, which are later transferred to other business sectors, because real innovators work in the world of fashion. The ones who are not afraid of restrictions and who bravely offer new ideas. If you are the person and feel the pulse of fashion in your veins, these studies perfectly suit you.

After studies you will:

  • Apply integrated knowledge of fashion and style history, the modern trends of fashion and style; 
  • Organize and manage fashion and style business processes; 
  • Manage activities of creating fashion and style products and services, pricing, choose distribution channels for fashion and style products; 
  • Form a range of fashion and style products and services; 
  • Implement projects of fashion, style creation, image formation when cooperating with representatives of trademarks and designers.

You will study:

  • Economics and management;
  • Fashion history and fashion industry;
  • Fashion marketing;
  • Management of retail trade and trade logistics;
  • Fashion psychology;
  • Market and marketing research;
  • Sales management;
  • Creation of fashion products and pricing; 
  • Fashion trends and fashion branding;
  • E-business;
  • Management of fashion marketing projects and etc.

Career opportunities:

  • Manager in fashion ad style business company, who forms a range and makes pricing decisions; 
  • Specialist who organizes presentation of fashion products to the market; 
  • Manager/head of fashion and style production and trade; 

In the SMK University of Applied Sciences non-European students pay an annual study fee of € 2800. The entire study period is 3 years.

We welcome applications from students from all around the world and from a wide variety of educational systems. We do not take into consideration an applicant’s race, religion, national origin, sex, or country citizenship in determining admission to the college programs.

The application deadline for foreign students (except Erasmus) for Fall semester intake is the 30th of June, for Spring semester intake 1st of December. However, we strongly advise that those applicants who require visas to enter Lithuania should apply earlier since in some cases obtaining a visa might take up to 3 months.

If you wish to be admitted to SMK undergraduate programmes, you must have successfully completed 12 years (in some cases 11) of formal education (secondary education). Also, you should have sufficient knowledge of English (Upper-intermediate and higher) and be very motivated to study here.

Considering the fact that applying to university could be very stressful and confusing SMK International Office will be always available to help you, guide you, and assist you in submitting the required paperwork. To make it faster and easier for students, all documents could be submitted via e-mail, and if we find it necessary we will request originals.

We will be pleased to provide you with all necessary application materials as well as with any course or programme you may require. Please note, that students are coming from all over the world from different educational systems with different educational backgrounds therefore in some cases SMK admissions committee might request some additional documents in order to evaluate applications.

Application for admission to SMK University of Applied Sciences must be submitted online.

YOU CAN APPLY HERE

Below is the list of documents that you will need to submit together with your application:

  1. An Application Form;
  2. A receipt of the paid application fee (120 Euro);
  3. A Copy of a valid Passport;
  4. A Copy of a School Leaving Certificate or a College Diploma;
    Note: If your School Leaving Certificate or a College Diploma is in a language other than English, they have to be translated into English.
  5. Official recognition of the School leaving certificate obtained from the Lithuanian Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (CQAHE) more information and how to apply here 
  6. A Copy of the International English Language Test Certificate confirming the applicant’s knowledge of English at the Higher Intermediate level or its equivalent (5,5 and higher). Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, IELTS 5+, TOEFL 59+ or LanguageCert IESOL B1+: www.languagecert.org/
  7. A Motivational Essay (Topic indicated in the application form).

Please have in mind that your application can be processed only when you submit all the required documents. After your application is complete it will take up to a week to receive the decision of the admissions committee. All accepted students will receive acceptance letters with detailed instructions on how to confirm their acceptance and prepare to travel to Lithuania.

If you have any specific questions in regards to the application procedure please contact

Samson Toye
International Studies Manager
Email: toye.samson@smk.lt
Phone: +370 601 78237

Akvile Ceponiene
International Studies Manager
Email: akvile.ceponiene@smk.lt
Phone: +370 601 74926

Study at SMK

We welcome applications from students from all around the world and from a wide variety of educational systems. We do not take into consideration an applicant’s race, religion, national origin, sex, or country citizenship in determining admission to the study programmes of the SMK University of Applied Sciences.

ADMISSION DATES AND TERMS

 

Fall semester admission starts on January 2. The semester commences on September 1.

Deadlines 

- July 15 - For Applicants from non-EU/EFTA Countries

- August 1 - For Applicants from EU Countries and for non-EU/EFTA Countries with Lithuanian Embassies

Spring semester admission starts on September 1. The semester commences on February 1.

Deadlines 

- December 15 - For Applicants from non-EU/EFTA Countries

- January 10 - For Applicants from EU Countries and for non-EU/EFTA Countries with Lithuanian Embassies

Early submission is recommended for those requiring visas

* We strongly advise that those applicants who require visas to enter Lithuania should apply earlier since in some cases obtaining a visa might take up to 3 months.

If you wish to be admitted to SMK undergraduate programmes, you must have successfully completed 12 years (in some cases 11) of formal education (secondary education). Also, you should have sufficient knowledge of English (Upper-intermediate and higher) and be very motivated to study here.

SMK offers assistance through the process

Considering the fact that applying to university could be very stressful and confusing, the SMK International Office will be always available to help you, guide you, and assist you in submitting the required paperwork. In order to make this process faster and easier for you, all documents could be submitted via e-mail, and in case we find it necessary we will request originals.

We will be pleased to provide you with all necessary application materials as well as with any course or programme you may require. Please note, that students are coming from all over the world from different educational systems with different educational backgrounds therefore in some cases SMK admissions committee might request some additional documents in order to evaluate applications.

 

HOW TO APPLY?

 

Application for admission to the SMK University of Applied Sciences must be submitted online.

YOU CAN APPLY HERE

Detailed video explanation on “How to apply for studies at SMK?”

Below is the list of documents that you will need to submit together with your application:

1. A receipt of the paid non-refundable application fee* (120 Euro for foreign nationals, and 50 Euro for the citizens of EU and the EEA countries).

*It only needs to be paid once if you decide to apply for a second degree;

Exemption for those enrolled in the English Foundation Programme and willing to continue their studies at SMK: no application fee to be paid again to be admitted to Bachelor Study Programmes.

2. A Copy of a valid Passport (valid for at least a year)

*For those applying from Nigeria through VFS visa center, the passport needs to be valid for at least 18 months;

3. Entry qualification documents (e.g. a copy of original High school/secondary education diploma, or/and a copy of School Leaving Certificate or a College Diploma)

Note: translation of the documents to the English/Lithuanian/Russian languages. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translation(s). Each program has separate subjects which need to be passed. Needed subjects are listed in requirements on https://apply.smk.lt/. Overall percentage of Secondary School Diploma must be not lower than 50%.

4. Official recognition of the Secondary School Diploma obtained from the Lithuanian Centre for Quality Asse

ssment in Higher Education (CQAHE) more information and how to apply here.

Video explanation on how to apply for SKVC.
Country-specific requirements to receive the Official recognition of the School leaving certificate.

5. A Copy of the International English Language Test Certificate confirming the applicant’s knowledge of English at Higher Intermediate level or its equivalent (5,5 and higher); Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, IELTS 5+, TOEFL 59+ or LanguageCert IESOL B1+: www.languagecert.org/

If an applicant doesn't have any of the above-mentioned certificates, there is a possibility to go through the SMK internal test online. The price for an English test is 50 Eur, where applicant's speaking and writing skills are tested and evaluated. Please, contact admission@smk.lt if you are willing to pass an internal test.

Exemption applies for those applying for English Foundation Programme.

Exemption for those, who have finished English Foundation Programme at SMK:
If later applying for a Bachelor degree, you only need to provide your English Foundation Programme certificate.


6. Reference(s)*.

* A letter from your teacher or employer, where he/she describes your abilities and qualities as a student or employee. 

Please have in mind that your application can be processed only when you submit all the required documents. After your application is complete it will take up to 5 working days for the admission committee to give feedback.. All accepted students will receive acceptance letters with detailed instructions on how to confirm their acceptance and prepare to travel to Lithuania.


Once you submit your application, and your application is accepted, you will need to pass:

1. The entrance examination for these study programmes ONLY:

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The entrance examination for entrants to this study programme consists of:
- Assessment of a portfolio presented by the applicant;
- Assessment of factors of selecting the area of professional activity.

2. Motivation Interview: 

After the applicant has paid the application fee and submitted the application, we invite him for an motivational interview. The interview is done online using Google Meet platform, and the basic goal is to evaluate the reasoning and motivation of a future student. After an interview, the decision of admission is given in a couple of days.

If you have any specific questions in regards to the application procedure please contact the SMK International Office at admission@smk.lt, or directly consult with the International Study Managers:

Dariana Kizim

International Studies Manager

Email: dariana.kizim@smk.lt

Phone: +370 601 74901

 

Jurga Švobaitė

International Studies Manager 

Email: jurga.svobaite@smk.lt

Phone: +370 685 54597

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