APDS
2101

Luxury Systems

Parsons Paris: Parsons Paris

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Majors Only
Luxury Systems
Spring 2025
Taught By: Agnes Bureau
Section: PC1

CRN: 14869

Credits: 3

What defines a luxury business and what are the key strategies that determine the growth of a high-end company in today’s transnational world? The analysis of the various business models of companies of different sizes provides an in-depth understanding of the business fundamentals and key managerial strategies that allow a brand development in compliance with specific values and heritage. Particular focus is given to the articulations between design, innovation, sourcing, development, production, marketing, distribution, retail and communication operations. The course deals with the new challenges faced by both the designers and the managers at each step of the organizational and creative processes in this locally-rooted atypical field of the global industry. Methods, procedures and best practices are shared and critically discussed to analyze the organization of the company, its corporate policies and human resources. The relationships with clients and users are also investigated. The course helps students acquire a consistent knowledge of the specificities and complexities of the luxury creative businesses in the Parisian context for a better design of their sustainable future.

College: Parsons Paris (CP)

Department: Parsons Paris (PPAR)

Campus: Paris (PC)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 17, 2025 (Thursday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 1:46am EST 11/21/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 3:25pm - 6:05pm
Building: Parsons Paris
Room: 500
Date Range: 1/22/2025 - 5/14/2025