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Dear admitted applicants,

It is great to welcome you to our Master Programs in Textile Management, both one-year and two-years studies!

The semester officially starts on Monday, 29 August. Many intro activities are going to take place in the 1^st week of studies and it is important for you to attend it. If there are problems attending, please let us know.

Information regarding organization of specific courses is to be published by course leaders on the educational platform Canvas 1-2 weeks before the start of semester. Access to Canvas is possible after registration of your studies at the University of Borås. Info and links regarding registration and instructions on how to access Canvas should be forwarded to you in August by university administration. In case you don’t receive this info and/or experience difficulties finding relevant information, please let us know.

Meanwhile, you can also use the following link to access relevant information for admitted students.

More information about the academic year/important dates is available here:

On 25^th of August, 10.00-12.00 CET we invite you to Digital Welcome joint for one and two years programs. We hope that you can join us so we can introduce ourselves and the program in more detail, provide information about relevant services and introductory events in support of your studies, and altogether take part in some fun and inspirational activities. Please prepare a 1 min elevator pitch to present yourselves to your peers.

Link for Digital welcome: https://hb-se.zoom.us/j/866444937

Meeting ID: 866 444 937
Passcode: Fashion4U

International students are also welcome to take part in the orientation days on August 25-26^th. The purpose of the Orientation Days is both to provide students new to Sweden with information about Sweden and what to expect from your studies here in Borås. It is an opportunity for students to familiarize themselves with the different services at the university and meet the people behind them. You can read more about orientation days here.

For those of you who will not be able to attend the program due to various reasons, please let us know. Regarding all inquiries about the programs, please contact your respective program manager (see e-mails below).

We are looking forward to meeting you all!

With kind regards,

Program Coordinators:

AMATM and TMFMM – Jenny Balkow, jenny.balkow@hb.se

AMSTV – Olga Chkanikova, olga.chkanikova@hb.se

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Programme information

Start term: Autumn2022 Programme code: AMATM Programme cohort code: AMATM22h1 Study pace: Full-time 100% Programme length: Day Location: Borås

Note

For this programme the selection is made by a Letter of Motivation and an online interview.
Please note: The Motivation letter should be uploaded no later than February 1st 2022.

A letter of motivation should display your ability to effectively communicate in English and should exhibit:
- your contact details: name, postal address, telephone, e-mail and application number.
- your motivation for the chosen program;
- your expectations of how the program will benefit you in your future career
If you have applied for more than one Master’s program in Textile Management (application code 2259A, 2255A, 2257A see under Application) it must be clearly stated why and how you made your priorities.
The letter must be no longer than one A4 page excluding contact information.
- Recommended structure You letter should give the reader a sense of who you are, your academic background, your work experience, your interests and your relation to the field of textiles and fashion.
- Motivate why you wish to study the chosen program. What are your expectations and how will this promote your future career.
- Also briefly describe your strengths and weaknesses regarding study and work-life, relate this to both individual and group work.
Interview Applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted through email. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have the required software installed on their computer or smart device, and to have sufficient internet connection to support visual transfer. The photo on the passport uploaded for the application may be used for identification.
All interviews will be held between 09:00 - 17:00 CET (Central European Time), during week (time will be updtated), year 2022. The time for the interview cannot be rescheduled.

Contact

This programme is given at the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business (A1).

If you have any questions during your studies, contact the Education Officer via:
Email: a1@hb.se
Phone: +46 (0)33 435 4011 (telephone hours every weekday from 10:00–12:00).

Do you have any questions about choosing educational programmes or about your future career?
Contact our Study and Career Counsellors

Programme Coordinator: Jenny Balkow

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Programme courses

Course syllabi specify the necessary literature for each course. Please note that course syllabi can be revised up until the time for course registration. Always contact the Course Coordinator, or check in Canvas, before you purchase course literature.