Make impact in the fashion industry, become a sustainability advisor!

Students with knowledge of sustainability issues, new legislation, and organizational change are the change-makers of the future of the fashion and textiles industry. The aim of the minor is to train students to become sustainable advisors who can guide organizations in the fashion & textile industry through their transition to sustainable business practices. Students learn to translate theories and concepts in the fields of sustainability and change management into practical and innovative solutions.

Course content

The minor covers the most important laws and regulations concerning the sustainability of the fashion and textile industry that will be rolled out in the coming years and for which companies will need support. Topics such as change management, consulting & communication, as well as knowledge of macro and micro developments, are covered, equipping you to translate the sustainability strategy into concrete actions.

Target group

This minor is suitable for anyone interested in the fashion & textiles industry who wants to make a positive contribution to its sustainability. As a sustainable advisor, you are responsible for guiding and supporting the necessary changes in the industry. You are entrepreneurial, communicative, and able to switch between details and the big picture. You seek to connect the various departments of a fashion organization to translate the sustainability vision into concrete steps.

Why this minor?
If you want to learn more about the challenges within the fashion and textile industry and guide companies in their transition to more sustainable practices, this minor provides the right foundation. You will develop consulting skills and learn how to help organizations implement circular business models, change strategies, and laws and regulations in the fashion and textile industry.

Course structure

The minor consists of the following components:

Quarter 1

1. Macro Environment & Sustainability
2. Organization & Management
3. Consulting & Communication I (basic)

Quarter 2

1. Innovation in the Fashion and Textile Industry
2. Change Management
3. Consulting & Communication II (advanced)

Quarter 1 & 2

Project Advisory challenge

Assessment methods

Quarter 1 is individually assessed based on a paper and an oral assessment.

Quarter 2 is assessed based on a change plan in pairs. Additionally, a project advisory challenge is developed and assessed in groups at the end of Quarter 2.

How do I apply?
The application process regarding the Kies op Maat minor at Saxion is a bit different than described at www.kiesopmaat.nl

How does it work?
Step 1: Download the learning agreement from the Kies op Maat website and let it sign by a member of the exam commission at your own educational institution ánd sign the document yourself.
Step 2: go to https://sis.saxion.nl/account# and fill in your personal data
Step 3: you will receive an automatic generated email from IAM including your username and password
Step 4: go the https://sis.saxion.nl, log on with your username and password which you have received from IAM and apply!
Step 5: After this we can process your application for a Kies op Maat minor at Saxion

Please note: in 'upload documents' you are requested to upload some documents. The following documents we need:

• A copy of your valid passport or ID-card. No driving license!
• A copy of your propaedeutic diploma or a printout from the DUO diploma register. In case you do not have the propaedeutic diploma yet, we would like to receive an official statement from your educational institution in which they state that you will receive the propaedeutic diploma before the start of the minor.
• Learning agreement, page 1, 2 and 3 (signed by a member of the exam commission of your own education institution and student)
• Original Proof of Payment for the study year 2025-2026. You can request this proof from your educational institution, also if you pay in instalments. Your educational institution will email the Proof of Payment to Saxion.
  Deadline for handing in the original Proof of Payment is 2 weeks before the start of the minor.

If you have further questions, please let us know. You can contact Saxion Student Registration, telephone number: 088 – 019 3000.