Academic Programs

Graduate

1. MBA in Apparel Merchandising & Fashion Management (2 Years)

2. MBA in Apparel Merchandising & Fashion Management (1 Year)

Undergraduate

1. BSc in Fashion Design & Technology

2. BSc in Fashion Design & Technology (For Diploma Holder)

Description of the Program

BSc (Hons) in Fashion Design & Technology (FDT)

The BSc (Hons) in Fashion Design and Technology Program is a 140 credit hours program consisting of 58 courses for Fashion Design major and 57 courses for Apparel Merchandising and Management, a 4-credit hour Industrial placement and 5 credit Dissertations. There are 16 GED courses and 49 core courses in this program. The program has two major domains, for instance, a) Major in Fashion Design and b) Major in Apparel Merchandising and Management. The program will be completed in 4 (four) years.

Graduate Attributes

Students will develop a strong foundation in design and will possess the ability to visually represent their ideas through illustrations, photographs, graphics, and visual displays of merchandise.

Students will be capable of transforming their designs into products or garments using appropriate construction techniques.

Students will acquire the skills to understand and analyse market trends, enabling them to create market-friendly, sustainable, ethically viable, and client-focused designs and products. Students will excel in teamwork within any organisation and will become accomplished designers, successful entrepreneurs, or industry-ready professionals.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1: Prepare young Entrepreneur or Designer with his or her own designs or boutique or Garment unit.

PEO 2: Produce Garment industry professionals who will excel in the job responsibility entrusted to him or her.

PEO 3: Produce Freelance consultants who help the core and allied industry or individual or organization in a specific design domain with their expertise.

PEO 4: Interpret Educator or trainer in fashion schools or organizations imparting and sharing the knowledge acquired by them.

PEO 5: Develop Dynamic and confident individuals who excel in any profession they have undertaken due to their strong foundation.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO 1: Fashion and Fabric Theory Knowledge: Understanding Theories & Principles behind Fabric Constructions and its Science; History of Art, Textile, Costumes, Fashion theories, Styles, Marketing & Merchandising, of the past and present to appreciate trends, predict appropriate market trends and machine knowledge.

PLO 2: Design Process Knowledge: To apply the knowledge of elements of design and principles of design to create new designs on paper, graphics, textiles and garments.

PLO 3: Design / Develop product prototypes: Design a garment or a product by draping or flat pattern making or by using hands-on skill or stitching to construct the product to meet desired specification, performance and capabilities: compatible with client needs, trends, market analysis, social and environmental considerations.

PLO 4: Modern Tool Usage: Computer Knowledge and skill to apply appropriate Cad and computer graphics knowledge to design and create new and industry ready Surface or Garment or Style on computer.

PLO5: Value Addition: Applying traditional practices and methods to add value to a product or garment, creating a balance between the past practices and technological advancement.

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Description of the Program

MBA in Apparel Merchandising and Fashion Management

The MBA in Apparel Merchandising and Fashion Management is a 64 credit hours program consisting of 25 courses, a 3-credit hour Internship. Students from Fashion, Textile and Garments background would be eligible for 1 year program and students from other departments would be eligible for 2 years program.

Graduate Attributes

• The students will be able to convert their design into a product or a garment using appropriate construction techniques.
• The students will be able to understand and analyze the market trends and design market friendly, sustainable, ethically viable and client friendly designs and products.
• Students will be able to work as a team in any organization and become accomplished or successful Designers, Entrepreneurs or Industry ready professionals.
• Exposes students to the conceptual and practical aspects of management and its transformation into industry using creative problem-solving techniques. Managerial talents will be made to fulfill the requirements of the apparel & fashion industry.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1: Apply integration of the key knowledge of various segments of industry from fiber to finished products, products/services, consumer markets and technology in relation to the fashion industry.

PEO 2: Articulate conceptual and critical thinking applicable to the fashion industry.

PEO 3: Employ research processes and practices employed in the fashion industry.

PEO 4: Develop Educator or trainer in fashion schools or organizations imparting and sharing the knowledge acquired by them.

PEO 5: Demonstrate their professionalism and communication skills required in the fashion industry through visual, oral and written forms.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO 1: Apply the core principles of science including innovation, discovery, technology, nature, and design to textiles, apparel, and merchandising.

PLO 2: Evaluate the properties and performance of fibers, textiles, and textile products.

PLO 3: Identify and assess the functional, technical, and aesthetic aspects of apparel.

PLO 4: Process and interpret numerical data to solve discipline-specific problems.

PLO5: Appraise and propose social and environmental solutions across the textile and apparel supply chain.

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Admission Requirements (Undergraduate)

Structure of the Curriculum

Duration of the Program

Years: 4 (Four)

Semesters: 8 (Eight)

Admission Requirements

Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 or an equivalent grade at every level of SSC and HSC or equivalent public examinations, regardless of their academic background, as per UGC regulations. Admission tests are conducted by the School/Department or the university, assessing criteria such as Language and Communication, Mathematics, Analytical Ability, and General Knowledge.

c) Total minimum credit requirement to complete the program: 140

d) Total Class Weeks in a Year: 28 Weeks in a Year / 14 Weeks in a Semester

e) Minimum CGPA requirements for graduation: CGPA 2.0

f) Maximum Academic Year of Completion: (4+3) 7 Years

g) Category of Courses:

Summary of Total Courses and Credits

Summary of Total Credits of Both Major

Summary of Total Number of Common Courses