Colleges List

The following are the various courses available after UG in fashion field:

• M.A (FASHION DESIGN)

• M.A (FASHION MERCHANDISING)

• M.A (FASHION RETAIL)

• M.A (FASHION TECHNOLOGY)

• M.B.A (DESIGN MANAGEMENT)

• M.B.A (FASHION DESIGN MANAGEMENT)

• M.B.A (FASHION MARKETING AND MERCHANDISING)

• M.DES (MASTER OF DESIGN)

• M.FTECH (FASHION TECHNOLOGY)

• M.SC (COSTUME DESIGN AND FASHION)

• M.SC (FASHION TECHNOLOGY)

• M.SC (FABRIC AND APPAREL DESIGNING)

• M.SC (FASHION AND TEXTILE MERCHANDISING)

• M.SC (FASHION DESIGNING)

• M.F.M (MASTER OF FASHION MANAGEMENT)

1) M.A (FASHION DESIGN):

Master of Arts in Fashion Design

M.A. Fashion Design or Master of Arts in Fashion Design is a postgraduate Fashion Designing course. Fashion design is the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social latitudes, and has varied over time and place. The course will enable you to apply advanced theory and practice to your chosen specialisations. As a student, you'll explore original conceptual design principles and methodologies in response to global fashion needs. This will enable students to create, develop and manage their portfolio and present a finished product, collection or prototypes which demonstrate research and technical design prowess.

M.A. Fashion Design Eligibility

• B.A or any other equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.A. Fashion Design Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:

• Apparel Manufacturing Technology (AMT)
• Fashion Communication (FAC)
• Advanced Pattern Making I (APM-I)
• Construction of Women's wear (CWW)
• Design Illustration I (DI-I)
• Computer Designing I (CD-I)
• Seminar (SEM)
• Retail Marketing & Merchandising (RMM)
• Knitwear Design Technology (KDT)
• Advanced Pattern Making II (APM-II)
• Construction of Men's wear (CMW)
• Design Illustration II (DI-II)
• Computer Designing II (CD-II)

M.A. Fashion Design College:

• Pearl Academy

M.A. Fashion Design Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions.
• They should be able to understand concepts related to costume, jewellery, leather goods and many other similar products where fashion matters.
• Candidates should also have know-how of laboratories, workshops, design and research centres, libraries, computers and information about the latest development in the industry.

How is M.A. Fashion Design Course Beneficial?

• Course enables the students to go for various Fashion Designing Industry, Film Industry and teaching related jobs.
• Candidates can go for higher degree programs in respective subjects such as M.Phil., etc.
• They can become teacher in schools and lecturer in colleges after having passed UGC-NET exam.
• They have also the option of starting their own business and can also start it in partnership with others.
• The course develops students thinking skills in the following areas such as research skills for fashion; experimental practice; construction techniques and materials; product development; CAD for Fashion; capsule collections and fashion portfolio skills.

M.A. Fashion Design Job Types:

• Apparel Production Manager
• Cutting Assistant
• Costume Designer
• Entrepreneurs
• Fashion Coordinator
• Fashion Consultant
• Fashion Show Organizers
• Fabric Buyer
• Fabric quality Control Manager
• Graphic Designer
• Outside Sales Representative
• Personal Stylist
• Production Pattern Maker
• Show Room Sales Representative

2 )M.A (FASHION MERCHANDISING):

Master of Arts in Fashion Merchandising
Duration: 2 years
Level: Post Graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

3 )M.A (FASHION RETAIL):

Master of Arts in Fashion Retail
Duration: 2 years
Level: Post graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

4 )M.A (FASHION TECHNOLOGY):

Master of Arts in Fashion Technology

Duration: 2 years
Level: Post graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

M.A. (Fashion Technology) or Master of Arts in Fashion Technology is a two year post graduate programme. The course covers all the aspects of designing and technical machine work. Fashion technology mainly comprises of two fields i.e., designing and technical entry. In designing sector one should have his/her own creativity to develop his /her designs in the upcoming fashion world. Second one is the technical side where the students have to study about the various types of machines and its work in the field of fashion.

Master of Arts in Fashion Technology Eligibility

• Bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks (Reservation as per notified norms)
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

Master of Arts in Fashion Technology Colleges/Universities

• N.I.I.L.M. University

Master of Arts in Fashion Technology Syllabus
Subjects to be studied in M.A. (Fashion Technology)

• Apparel Manufacturing Technology
• Fashion Communication
• Advanced Pattern Making- I
• Construction of Women's wear
• Design Illustration- I
• Computer Designing- I
• Seminar
• Retail Marketing & Merchandising
• Knitwear Design Technology
• Advanced Pattern Making- II
• Construction of Men's Wear
• Design Illustration- II
• Computer Designing- II
• Research Methods
• Statistics
• Design Illustration (Kid's wear)
• Pattern Making (Kid's Wear)
• Garment Construction (Kid's Wear)
• Computer- Aided Designing
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Quality Control and Standardization
• Textile Design Development
• Pattern Making through Draping
• Industry based Project

Master of Arts in Fashion Technology Course Suitability
The course is suitable for those who are interested in fashion technology and want to contribute in this field with their creative and innovative mind. Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions also are suitable for it. They should be hard worker, can work for long hours, team work spirit and up to date with the changing trends in fashion world.
How is Master of Arts in Fashion Technology Beneficial?
The course is beneficial for those Students who want to build a career in field of fashion designing and also thinking of starting business in partnership with others. Master Degree also serves a good basis for further higher studies in this field such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. in form of research work. Candidates can become teachers in schools and colleges both on private and government basis after passing some certain qualifications like B.Ed. and UGC-NET.

Master of Arts in Fashion Technology Employment Area/Job Type

• Fashion Designer
• Design Technologist
• CAD Pattern Cutter
• Fashion Retail
• Fashion Marketing & Management
• Fashion PR
• Visual Merchandisers
• Fashion Coordinators
• Costume Coordinators
• Fashion Stylists
• Fashion Retail Manager
• Fashion Consultants
• Fashion Illustrators
• Fashion Buyers
• Production Managers
• Fashion Show Choreographers
• In-house Designers
• Accessories Designer
• Freelance Designer
• Footwear Designers
• Fashion Journalists

Related Courses of Fashion Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Technology (PGDFT)

5 )M.B.A (DESIGN MANAGEMENT):

Master of Business Administration in Design Management
Duration: 2 years
Level: Post Graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate or equivalent

M.B.A. Design Management or Master of Business Administration in Design Management is a post graduate Fashion Designing course. Design Management is the effective deployment by line managers of the design resources available to an organization in the pursuance of its corporate objectives. It is therefore directly concerned with the organizational place of design, with the identification with specific design disciplines which are relevant to the resolution of key management issues, and with the training of managers to use design effectively. It deals with the design side or innovative side of business. Today, it is great design that makes or breaks an organization. After passing the course, they have many career options along with further research studies.

M.B.A. Design Management Eligibility

• A candidate who has passed Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree from any recognized University with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% in case of SC / ST candidate) or any other equivalent qualification.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.B.A. Design Management Syllabus
The following are study related subjects:
SEM- I

• Financial Accounting Management
• Business Communication
• Managerial Economics
• Managerial Practices & Organizational Behaviour
• Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Statistics

SEM- II

• Financial Management
• Marketing Management
• Management Information Systems
• Operations Management
• Operations Research
• Project Management

SEM- III

• Research Methodology
• Legal Aspects of Business
• Principles of Design Management
• Franchise Management and Operations
• Lifestyle Space Design Management
• Real Estate and Retail Space Management

SEM- IV

• Strategic Management and Business Policy
• International Business Management
• Fashion Retailing and Visual Merchandising
• Scope of Multiplexes and Managing Multiplexes
• Mall Management
• International Brands in India

M.B.A. Design Management Colleges

• InterNational Institute of Fashion Design- INIFD
• Advance Institute of Business Management- AIBM
• Pacific University

M.B.A. Design Management Course Suitability

• They should have strong design skills in sketching, 3D, renderings or mechanical knowledge and be able to clearly communicate their ideas quickly to the design team.
• Applicants should also possess good communication skills as they have to reveal the concepts to the clients or partners and have to gain credibility and build confidence.
• Candidates should also have good understanding of the design process coupled with good project management skills.
• They also have a far-sighted strategic vision as they have to present good vision which is important in developing a companys range of products.

How is M.B.A. Design Management Course Beneficial?

• Course is suitable to understand between good design versus bad design, and able to assist design engineers and other design workers.
• They should be able to add value to company and customer money through value edition in product designs.
• It encompasses the design problems and requirements for all the stages of a business process from its ideation to the strategies used for its execution. It focuses on nurturing business managers who understand the value of good design and able to add value to the company and customer's money.
• Candidates can find employment in these sectors as Information Technology, Textile industry, Automobile industry, Real estate, Construction Companies etc.

M.B.A. Design Management Job Types

• Team Leader - Transmission Design
• Assistant Manager
• Product Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Sales Manager
• Brand Manager
• Corporate Manager
• Design Manager - Process
• Mould Design Manager

 

6 )M.B.A (FASHION DESIGN MANAGEMENT) :

Master of Business Administration in Fashion Design Management

Duration: 2 years
Level: Post Graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate or equivalent

M.B.A. Fashion Design Management or Master of Business Administration in Fashion Design Management is a post graduate Fashion Designing course. Program is designed to build highly competent professionals, equipped with the industry- centric expertise as well as managerial skills. It is very comprehensive, global and cutting-edge program leading to rewarding career suited to the specific requirements of Fashion world. As Indian fashion industry has come at par with international standards. Through this management program, the students will gain a deep understanding of fashion marketing, innovative fashion management practices, merchandising and retailing. The duration of the course is two years and it is career orienting in nature.

M.B.A. Fashion Design Management Eligibility

• A candidate who has passed Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from any recognized University with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% in case of SC / ST candidate)or any other equivalent qualification.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.B.A. Fashion Design Management Syllabus
The following are study related subjects:
SEM- I

• Economics and Management Decisions
• Quantitative Techniques
• Business Communication and Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Behaviour
• Marketing Management
• IT for Managers

SEM- II

• Indian Fashion Scenario
• Research Methodology and App Statistics
• Basic Concepts of Fashion Products and Manufacturing
• Human Resource Management
• Global Fashion Scenario
• Financial

SEM- III

• E-business and E-commerce
• International Logistics Management
• Principles of Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
• International Trade Operations and Documentation
• Competition and strategies in Fashion
• New Product Development
• Summer Internship
• Dissertation I

SEM- IV

• Cross Cultural Management
• Visual Merchandising
• Entrepreneurship and Fashion Venture Management
• International Fashion Marketing
• Dissertation II

M.B.A. Fashion Design Management Colleges

• Institute of Apparel Management
• Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology
• International Institute of Fashion and Arts

M.B.A. Fashion Design Management Course Suitability

• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions are good suit for it.
• Candidate should be able to understand concepts related to costume, jewellery, leather goods and many other similar products where fashion matters.
• They should also have know-how of laboratories, workshops, design and research centres, libraries, computers and information about the latest development in the industry.
• They should acquire essential skills in management and gain a comprehensive understanding of the fashion and luxury industries.

How is M.B.A. Fashion Design Management Course Beneficial?

• This degree course enables the students to go for various Fashion Designing Industry, Film Industry and teaching related jobs
• One can go for higher degree programs in respective subjects such as M.Phil., etc.
• They can become teacher in schools and lecturer in colleges after having passed UGC-NET exam.
• They have also the option of starting their own business and can also start it in partnership with others.
• The program will also provide opportunity to gain experience by developing projects on specific topics through field visits and industry internships.

M.B.A. Fashion Design Management Job Types

• Apparel Production Manager
• Cutting Assistant
• Costume Designer
• Fashion Coordinator
• Fashion Consultant
• Fashion Show Organizers
• Fabric Buyer
• Fabric Quality Control Manager
• Graphic Designer
• Outside Sales Representative
• Personal Stylist
• Production Pattern Maker
• Show Room Sales Representative
• Technical Designer

7 ) M.B.A (FASHION MARKETING AND MERCHANDISING):

Master of Business Administration in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
Duration: 2 years
Level: Post graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

M.B.A. Fashion Marketing and Merchandising or Master of Business Administration in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising is a post graduate Fashion Designing course. Fashion marketing and merchandising examine fashion trends, help retailers stock fashion lines, coordinate sales and promote goods. While you wouldn't actually design clothing as a marketing and merchandising professional, you'd still be responsible for helping designers by ensuring that their lines sell. Successful professionals in the field usually have a blend of business skills and textiles knowledge, as well as the ability to identify consumer behaviour and desires. After passing Masters Degree they have many job options in various fields.

M.B.A. Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Eligibility

• A candidate who has passed Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from any recognized University with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% in case of SC / ST candidate) or any other equivalent qualification.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.B.A. Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Syllabus
The following are study related subjects:

• Fashion Merchandising
• Retail Management
• Fashion Analysis and Forecasting
• Marketing and Promotion Strategies
• Visual Merchandising
• Economics
• Financial Accounting
• Fashion Market Research

M.B.A. Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Colleges

• Institute of Apparel Management, Gurgaon
• Institute of Apparel Management, Mumbai

M.B.A. Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Course Suitability

• They should be able to understand the fashion industry cycle from product development to consumer.
• They should have hands-on experience with merchandising software and related programs utilized in the industry.
• Applicants should also be able to applying principles of business administration and marketing techniques.
• They should also be able to create a quality marketing strategy, have valuable, practical experience through program-related, faculty-monitored internships or job-related assignments.

How is M.B.A. Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Course Beneficial?

• You might enjoy a career in fashion marketing and merchandising.
• People in this field decide which products will be hot each season and how to market those items in the competitive world of retail.
• Schools offering Fashion Design & Merchandising degrees can also be found in these popular choices.
• Programme provides students with comprehensive training in business and management for the apparel industry, with a focus on developing them as independent solution providers and pro-active managers with strong intellectual, analytical and professional skills.
• It is an extensive programme that provides the students with a firm grounding in commercial concepts, principles and skills for managing business in today's global environment; product knowledge required for the apparel business; and relevant and extended work exposure in the industry.

M.B.A. Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Job Types

• Fashion Buyer
• Customer Service Representative
• Retail Store Owner
• Visual Merchandiser
• Retail Manager
• Manufacturer's Representative
• Operations Manager
• Marketer
• Advertiser

8 )M.DES (MASTER OF DESIGN):

Duration: 2 years
Level: Post graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

M.Des. or Master of Design is a two year post graduate programme. Fashion design is the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social latitudes, and has varied over time and place. The course will enable you to apply advanced theory and practice to your chosen specialisms. As a student, you'll explore original conceptual design principles and methodologies in response to global fashion needs. This will enable you to create, develop and manage your portfolio and present a finished product, collection or prototypes which demonstrate research and technical design prowess. You will be able to develop your thinking and skills in the following areas:

• Research skills for fashion
• Experimental practice
• Construction techniques and materials
• Product development
• CAD for Fashion
• Capsule collections
• Fashion portfolio skills

Master of Design Eligibility

• Bachelor degree with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% in case of SC / ST candidate) or any other equivalent qualification.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

Master of Design Colleges/Universities

• National Institute of Fashion Technology- NIFT
• Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Guwahati
• CEPT University
• Apeejay Stya University (ASU)
• Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Kanpur
• Sharda University (SU)

Master of Design Syllabus
Subjects to be studied in M.Des.

• Design- An introduction
• Visual Design- Principles and Applications
• Ergonomics
• Design Methods
• Form Studies
• Graphic Design
• Design Project
• Elective I
• Summer Project
• Elective II
• Elective III
• Elective IV
• Thesis Project- Phase I
• Elective V
• Thesis Project- Phase II

Master of Design Course Suitability
Course is suitable for those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions. They should be able to understand concepts related to costume, jewellery, leather goods and many other similar products where fashion matters. Candidates should also have know-how of laboratories, workshops, design and research centres, libraries, computers and information about the latest development in the industry.

How is Master of Design Beneficial?
Course enables the students to go for various Fashion Designing Industry, Film Industry and teaching related jobs. Candidates can go for higher degree programs in respective subjects such as M.Phil., etc. They can become teacher in schools and lecturer in colleges after having passed UGC-NET exam. They have also the option of starting their own business and can also start it in partnership with others.

Master of Design Employment Area/ Job Type

• Apparel Production Manager
• Cutting Assistant
• Cutting Assistant
• Costume Designer
• Entrepreneurs
• Fashion Coordinator
• Fashion Consultant
• Fashion Show Organizers
• Fabric Buyer
• Fabric Quality Control Manager
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Outside Sales Representative
• Personal Stylist
• Production Pattern Maker
• Show Room Sales Representative
• Technical Designer

Advance Courses in Master of Design

• M.B.A. (Fashion Design Management)

Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Designing

9 ) M.FTECH (FASHION TECHNOLOGY):

Duration: 2 years
Level: Post graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

M.FTech or Master in Fashion Technology is a two year post graduate programme. The course covers all the aspects of designing and technical machine work. Fashion technology mainly comprises of two fields i.e., designing and technical entry. In designing sector one should have his/her own creativity to develop his /her designs in the upcoming fashion world. Second one is the technical side where the students have to study about the various types of machines and its work in the field of fashion. It is an important and job orienting in nature that provides many opportunities to the applicants after its completion.

Master in Fashion Technology Eligibility

• Bachelor degree with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% in case of SC / ST candidate) or any other equivalent qualification.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

Master in Fashion Technology Colleges/Universities

• National Institute of Fashion Technology- NIFT- Hyderabad
• National Institute of Fashion Technology- NIFT- Delhi
• National Institute of Fashion Technology- NIFT- Bangalore
• National Institute of Fashion Technology- NIFT- Mumbai

Master in Fashion Technology Syllabus
Subjects to be studied in M.FTech (Fashion Technology)

• Apparel Manufacturing Technology
• Fashion Communication
• Advanced Pattern Making- I
• Construction of Women's Wear
• Design Illustration- I
• Computer Designing- I
• Seminar
• Retail Marketing & Merchandising
• Knitwear Design Technology
• Advanced Pattern Making- II
• Construction of Men's Wear
• Design Illustration- II
• Computer Designing- II
• Research Methods
• Statistics
• Design Illustration (Kid's Wear)
• Pattern Making (Kid's Wear)
• Garment Construction on Kid's Wear
• Computer-aided Designing
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Quality Control and Standardization
• Textile Design Development
• Pattern Making through Draping
• Industry based Project

Master in Fashion Technology Course Suitability
The course is suitable for those who are interested in fashion technology and want to contribute in this field with their creative and innovative mind. Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions also are suitable for it. They should be hard worker, can work for long hours, team work spirit and up to date with the changing trends in fashion world.

How is Master in Fashion Technology Beneficial?
The course is beneficial for those Students who want to build a career in field of fashion designing and also thinking of starting business in partnership with others. Candidates can become teachers in schools and colleges both on private and government basis after passing some certain qualifications like B.Ed. and UGC-NET.

Master in Fashion Technology Employment Area/ Job Type

• Fashion Designer
• Design Technologist
• CAD Pattern Cutter
• Fashion Retail
• Fashion Marketing & Management
• Fashion PR
• Visual Merchandisers
• Fashion Coordinators
• Costume Coordinators
• Fashion Stylists
• Fashion Retail Manager
• Fashion Consultants
• Fashion Illustrators
• Fashion Buyers
• Production Managers
• Fashion Show Choreographers
• In-house Designers
• Accessories Designer
• Freelance Designer
• Footwear Designers
• Fashion Journalists

Advance Courses in Fashion Technology

• Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Technology (PGDFT)

After completing M.FTech. (Fashion Technology) you can become:

• Fashion Designer

10)M.Sc. (Costume Design and Fashion):

Master of Science in Costume Design and Fashion

Duration: 2 years
Level: Post Graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

M.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion or Master of Science in Costume Design and Fashion is postgraduate Fashion and Interior Designing. Students have hands-on exposure to sewing, dyeing, printing and recent trends in fashion. The work of costume designers is part art, part fashion design, part history, and part drama. It's about capturing someone's essence, representing life in a particular time or place, and making a statement about performers that inspires fantasy and distinguishes them from the rest of us. The duration of the course is two years and it is career orienting.

M.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion Eligibility

• Candidate with an overall average of B Grade or equivalent (55%) marks in B.Sc. Textile Science & Apparel Design. The students with the following undergraduate degrees viz., B.Sc. Apparel Design, B.Sc. Textiles & Clothing, B.Sc. Fashion Design, B.Sc. Fashion Apparel Design, B.Sc. Composite (Home Science) are also eligible provided they complete the required prerequisites by the end of Semester II i.e. FY M.Sc.
• Prerequisites required: Textile Testing, Textile Chemistry, Weaving (theory & practical).

M.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion Syllabus
The below mentioned syllabus is provided by the Bharthiar University, Coimbatore.
SEM- I

• Research Methodology and Statistics
• Costumes and Textiles of the World
• Indian Textile Industry
• Fashion Illustrations
• Draping for Fashion Design
• Paper I

SEM- II

• Fashion Merchandising
• Apparel Quality Standard and Implementation
• Designs with Prints
• CAD in Fashion Designing
• Advanced Garment Construction
• Paper II

SEM III

• International Trade and Documentation
• Technical Textiles
• Textile Testing
• Textile Testing
• CAD in Pattern Making
• Ornaments and Accessories
• Paper III

SEM IV

• Project work & Viva voice
• Paper IV

M.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion Colleges

• Bharthiar University
• Bharathidasan University
• Anna University Chennai
• C.S.I. Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science

M.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion Course Suitability

• Those who want to have practical skills related to fashion. The students develop visual awareness, practical skills and knowledge in theory or design.
• They should have been knowledge about construction, dyeing, printing, fashion illustration, portfolio presentation etc.
• They should be hard worker, team work spirit and can take decision independently in the required situation.
• Candidates willing for further Doctorate studies also can go for it.

How is M.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion Course Beneficial?

• Beneficial to increase the knowledge base, enhance research aptitude and to provide the students with inbuilt confidence in their professional field and cutting edge in the global scenario.
• Degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil. for research work.
• They can offer ideas regularly on how to further develop a product to be readily absorbed in a market.
• They should be a sharp observer sensitive to changing trends.
• Students can become teachers in schools on private basis.

M.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion Employment Areas

• Garment Industry
• Textile Testing Industry
• Teaching/ Research

M.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion Job Types

• Fashion Designer
• Merchandiser
• Quality controller
• Supervisor
• Color Matching Advisor
• Teaching in colleges and fashion design institutes
• Costume / Artificial Jewellery Designer
• Community Manager-Fashion

11) M.Sc. (Fashion Technology):

Master of Science in Fashion Technology

Duration: 2 years
Level: Post Graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

M.Sc. Fashion Technology or Master of Science in Fashion Technology is a postgraduate Fashion and Interior Designing course. The course covers all the aspects of designing and technical machine work. Fashion technology mainly comprises of two fields i.e., designing and technical entry. In designing sector one should have his/her own creativity to develop his /her designs in the upcoming fashion world. Second one is the technical side where the students have to study about the various types of machines and its work in the field of fashion. The duration of the course is two years and its syllabus is divided into four semesters. It is an important and job orienting in nature that provides many opportunities to the applicants after its completion.

M.Sc. Fashion Technology Eligibility

• Graduate in any Discipline or 10+2 (Any Group) plus 3 Years Diploma in Apparel Technology / Applied Arts and Crafts [Fashion & Apparel Design] / Garment Technology / Technology [Knitting & Garment] [Knitting] / Textile Technology [Textile Design & Weaving] / Textile Technology [Man-made Fibers] / Textile Marketing and Management / Textile Processing / Textile Technology / Fashion Technology.

M.Sc. Fashion Technology Syllabus
The below mentioned syllabus is provided by the Punjab University, Chandigarh.
SEM- I

• Apparel Manufacturing Technology
• Fashion Communication
• Advanced Pattern Making- I
• Construction of Women's Wear
• Design Illustration- I
• Computer Designing- I
• Seminar

SEM- II

• Retail Marketing & Merchandising
• Knitwear Design Technology
• Advanced Pattern Making- II
• Construction of Men's Wear
• Design Illustration- II
• Computer Designing- II

SEM- III

• Research Methods
• Statistics
• Design Illustration (Kid's Wear)
• Pattern Making (Kid's Wear)
• Garment Construction on Kid's Wear
• Computer- aided Designing

SEM- IV

• Entrepreneurship Development
• Quality Control and Standardization
• Textile Design Development
• Pattern Making through Draping
• Industry Based Project

M.Sc. Fashion Technology Colleges

• NIFT
• Amity University
• Lovely Professional University
• National Institute of Design
• Panjab University

M.Sc. Fashion Technology Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who are interested in fashion technology and want to contribute in this field with their creative and innovative mind.
• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions also are suitable for it.
• They should be hard worker, can work for long hours, team work spirit and up to date with the changing trends in fashion world.
• Candidates willing to establish their own private business also are good match for the course.

How is M.Sc. Fashion Technology Course Beneficial?

• The course is beneficial for those Students who want to build a career in field of fashion designing and also thinking of starting business in partnership with others.
• The Master Degree also serves a good basis for further higher studies in this field such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. in form of research work.
• They can become teachers in schools and colleges both on private and government basis after passing some certain qualifications like B.Ed. and UGC-NET.

M.Sc. Fashion Technology Employment Areas

• Boutiques
• Fashion Accessory Design
• Fashion Media
• Design Production Management
• Designer Wear Production
• Export Houses
• Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
• Fashion Show Management
• Freelancing for Fashion Houses
• Garment Manufacturing Unit
• Garment Store Chains
• Jewellery Houses
• Leather Companies
• Media Houses
• Planning And Concept Management
• Promotion of Brands
• Textile Mills

M.Sc. Fashion Technology Job Types

• Fashion Designer
• Design Technologist
• CAD Pattern Cutter
• Fashion Retail
• Fashion Marketing & Management
• Fashion PR
• Visual Merchandisers
• Fashion Coordinators
• Costume Coordinators
• Fashion Stylists
• Fashion Retail Manager
• Fashion Consultants
• Fashion Illustrators
• Fashion Buyers
• Production Managers
• Fashion Show Choreographers
• In-house Designers
• Accessories Designer
• Freelance Designer
• Footwear Designers
• Fashion Journalists

12)M.Sc. (Fabric and Apparel Designing):

Master of Science in Fabric and Apparel Designing

Duration: 2 years
Level: Post Graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Designing or Master of Science in Fabric and Apparel Designing is a postgraduate Fashion and Interior Designing course. Our students and faculty study apparel design and fiber science through the art of design, the science of chemistry and physics, the application of management principles, and the perspective of history. Course exposes the students to subjects like dyeing and printing, pattern making, sketching, advanced fabric science, statistics, research methods, world textiles, fashion & retail management & quality control in fabric & apparel. The duration of the course is two years and it is career orienting in nature that opens many scopes for them.

M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Designing Eligibility

• Candidate with an overall average of B Grade or equivalent (55%) marks in B.Sc. Textile Science & Apparel Design, B.Sc. Apparel Design, B.Sc. Textiles & Clothing, B.Sc. Fashion Design, B.Sc. Fashion Apparel Design, B.Sc. Composite (Home Science) are eligible for this course.
• Students with the following undergraduate degrees viz., B.Sc. Apparel Design, B.Sc. Fashion Design, B.Sc. Fashion Apparel Design, B.Sc. Composite (Home Science) are eligible provided they complete the required prerequisites by the end of Semester II i.e FY M.Sc.

M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Designing Syllabus
The below mentioned syllabus is provided by the Institute of Home Economic, Delhi.
PART- I

• Statistics
• Research Methods and Computer Applications
• Advanced Fabric Science
• Historic Costume
• World Textiles: Techniques and Master Pieces
• Fashion Marketing
• Apparel Production
• Pattern Making
• Fashion Illustration
• Textile Design Development
• Seminar

PART- II

• Quality Assurance in Textiles and Apparel
• Dyeing, Printing and Colour Measurement
• Textile Finishing and Evaluation

Electives (any two of the following)

• Business of Fashion
• Textile Documentation and Conservation
• Extension Program Design
• Fashion Merchandise Retail
• Home Textiles
• Dissertation
• Placement Report

M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Designing Colleges

• Institute of Home Economic
• SNDT Women's University
• Lady Irwin College
• Mother Teresa Women's University

M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Designing Course Suitability

• Those who want to develop skills and capacities of students in the field of Textile technology and Garment Production, chemical processing of textiles, quality control in textiles and apparel, knitting technology and knitwear design as well as grading and draping of patterns acre suitable for it.
• They should be hard worker, can take conducive decision in the absence of seniors appropriately.
• They should have an innovative mind and want to cooperate in the field of fashion also can go for the course.

How is M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Designing Course Beneficial?

• It is beneficial to develop critical and analytical thinking of students for research in Textiles and Apparel Design.
• The course trains the students to become professional fashion designers, textile designers, quality control officers, and work in textile testing laboratories, fabric construction technicians, in marketing, retailing & merchandising of textiles and garments industry as well as become entrepreneurs.
• The Degree course serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil. for research work.

M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Designing Employment Areas

• Apparel Manufacturers
• Buying Agencies as Design or Fabric Managers
• Buying Houses
• Corporate Houses
• Design Studios
• Dyeing & Printing Factories
• Export Houses
• Fabric Export Houses
• Fashion Houses
• Handloom Co-operatives
• Jewellery Houses
• Maintenance and Cleaning Companies
• Media Houses
• Merchandising firms
• Museums
• Research and Development Firms
• Textile Design Educational Institutes
• Textile Mills
• Textile Laboratories
• With Fashion Designers

M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Designing Job Types

• Event Managers
• Choreographers for Fashion Related Events
• Fashion Journalists/Reporters
• Fashion Photographers
• In Fashion Advertising In The Media World
• Designers
• Merchandisers
• Sampling & Production Supervisors
• Quality Control Supervisors
• Colorist
• Designer cum Manager
• Dyeing & Printing Consultant
• Embroidery Designer
• Exhibition Designer
• Fabric Analyzer
• Fabric Resource Manager
• Independent Textile Designer
• Junior Textile Designer
• Journalist
• Researcher
• Senior Fashion Merchandiser
• Teacher & Lecturer
• Textile Designer
• Textile Design Assistant
• Textile Design Entrepreneur
• Textile Design Media Specialist
• Textile Design Publicist
• Textile Design Specialist
• Textile Lab Manager
• Theatre Designer

13)M.Sc. (Fashion & Textile Merchandising):

Masters of Science in Fashion & Textile Merchandising

Duration: 2 years
Level: Post Graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

M.Sc. Fashion & Textile Merchandising or Master of Science in Fashion & Textile Merchandising is a postgraduate Fashion Designing course. In the Fashion & Textiles Merchandising course, students will learn how to design and then market and sell their own designs, but will not make them themselves. Course is related to consumer demand for apparel and related products. History, social and cultural developments, types of retail environments and merchandising strategies are critically analyzed. Concepts of market intelligence, merchandising styling, sourcing and buying office functions for each type of store are compared. Fashion business practices, the role of buying (in various settings) and evaluation of 'trade' are interpreted for the development of merchandise plans for a particular fashion retail enterprise.

M.Sc. Fashion & Textile Merchandising Eligibility

• Graduation in relevant subject with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.Sc. Fashion & Textile Merchandising Syllabus
The following are study related subjects:-

• International Fashion & Textile Design
• Quality Assurance in Textiles & Clothing
• Research Methodology
• Clothing & Textile Materials & Processes
• Fashion Merchandising Planning & Control
• Sourcing & Logistics
• International Trade & Foreign Direct Investment in Textiles & Clothing
• Current Issues in Fashion Business
• Apparel Performance Evaluation
• Computing Systems for Garment Manufacture
• Strategic Quality Management

M.Sc. Fashion & Textile Merchandising College

• Amity University

M.Sc. Fashion Textile Merchandising Course Suitability

• Students who are interested in occupations such as marketing, supply chain and account management roles within the fashion and textiles industries, as well as positions involved in the development and implementation of products and marketing and supply chain strategies Work experience in the industry is a mandatory component of this course are good suit for it.
• Those who want to develop the necessary skills and capabilities to interpret and manage in fashion enterprises are good suit for the course.
• Applicants who want to build up their careers in the manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing and international trade sectors of the fashion and textile industry also can go for the Master degree course.
• After passing the course, they can go for teaching and also for further research work.

How is M.Sc. Fashion & Textile Merchandising Course Beneficial?

• Candidates have jobs in ready-to-wear production companies and large retailers / chain stores.
• They can also be employed in export fabrication companies and export houses to coordinate between the foreign retail stores and production houses.
• They can also positions in retail management in departmental stores, boutiques, clothing wholesalers, importers, designers and manufacturers as fashion advertising agents, store managers, fashion product developers, event planners, fashion retailers, window dressers, and fashion promotion specialists.
• After adequate experience, they can even set up their own small-scale industries as well as big export houses.

M.Sc. Fashion & Textile Merchandising Job Types

• Product Developer
• Buyer
• Sale Representative
• Range Coordinator
• Store Manager
• Service Assistant
• Visual Merchandiser
• Marketers
• Design Assistant
• Quality Assurance Officer
• Production Assistant

14)M.Sc. (Fashion Designing):

Master of Science in Fashion Designing

Duration: 2 years
Level: Post Graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

M.Sc. Fashion Designing or Master of Science in Fashion Designing is a postgraduate Fashion and Interior Designing course. Fashion design is the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social latitudes, and has varied over time and place. The duration of M.Sc. in Fashion Designing is mostly of two academic years but it may vary from institute to institute and may be on part time basis by certain institutes. The syllabus for the course is divided into semesters and the course is career orienting in nature that opens many jobs for the candidates after its successful completion.

M.Sc. Fashion Designing Eligibility

• The candidates should complete their B.Sc. degree under any registered University with Fashion Designing subjects with 50% or above marks.
• The marks of admission for this course vary from University to University. In various colleges and Universities it conducts entrance exams plus interview for the admission of the students.

Some of M.Sc. Fashion Designing Entrance Tests

• Aditya Institute of Technology Fashion Designing Entrance Exam
• Design Institute of India Entrance Exam
• Film and Television Institute of India Entrance Examination
• IMS Academy of Fashion and Jewelry Design Entrance Exam
• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Entrance Exam
• NIFT-TEA Knitwear Fashion Institute Entrance Exam

M.Sc. Fashion Designing Syllabus
SEM- I

• Apparel Manufacturing Technology(AMT)
• Fashion Communication(FAC)
• Advanced Pattern Making- I(APM- I)
• Construction of Women's Wear(CWW)
• Design Illustration- I(DI- I)
• Computer Designing- I(CD- I)
• Seminar(SEM)

SEM- II

• Retail Marketing & Merchandising(RMM)
• Knitwear Design Technology(KDT)
• Advanced Pattern Making- II(APM- II)
• Construction of Men's Wear(CMW)
• Design Illustration- II(DI- II)
• Computer Designing- II(CD- II)

M.Sc. Fashion Designing Colleges

• Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology
• Kanya Mahavidyalaya
• C.S.I. Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science

M.Sc. Fashion Designing Course Suitability

• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions are good suit for it.
• They should be able to understand concepts related to costume, jewellery, leather goods and many other similar products where fashion matters.
• Candidates should also have know-how of laboratories, workshops, design and research centers, libraries, computers and information about the latest development in the industry.

How is M.Sc. Fashion Designing Course Beneficial?

• This degree course enables the students to go for various Fashion Designing Industry, Film Industry and teaching related jobs.
• One can go for higher degree programs in respective subjects such as M.Phil., etc.
• They can become teacher in schools and lecturer in colleges after having passed UGC-NET exam.
• They have also the option of starting their own business and can also start it in partnership with others.

M.Sc. Fashion Designing Employment Areas

• Boutiques
• Fashion Accessory Design
• Fashion Media
• Design Production Management
• Designer Wear Production
• Export Houses
• Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
• Fashion Show Management
• Freelancing for Fashion Houses
• Garment Manufacturing Unit
• Garment Store Chains
• Jewellery Houses
• Leather Companies
• Media Houses
• Planning and Concept Management
• Promotion of Brands
• Textile Mills

M.Sc. Fashion Designing Job Types

• Apparel Production Manager
• Cutting Assistant
• Costume Designer
• Entrepreneurs
• Fashion Coordinator
• Fashion Consultant
• Fashion Show Organizers
• Fabric Buyer
• Fabric Quality Control Manager
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Outside Sales Representative
• Personal Stylist
• Production Pattern Maker
• Show Room Sales Representative
• Technical Designer

15)Master of Fashion Management  (M.F.M.):

Duration: 2 years
Level: Post Graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Graduate

Master of Fashion Management and Fashion or M.F.M. is two year full time post graduate programme. Students are exposed to creative merchandising/marketing, innovative fashion management practices, fashion forecasting and trends and business practices through field visits and industry internships. The programme inculcates in the students the right attitude to be part of the middle management of any growing organisation.

Master of Fashion Management Eligibility

• A bachelor's degree in any stream from a reputed University is required. Candidates who have passed the diploma course in Fashion Designing/Accessory from NIFT is also eligible for this master's program.

Master of Fashion Management Syllabus
The below mentioned syllabus is provided by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) KolKata
SEM- I

• Basic Product and Manufacturing related Knowledge: design, fabric, Patterns, etc
• Principles of Fashion Marketing, Merchandising and Management
• Economic Analysis and Statistics
• Information Technology
• Minor Research Project

SEM- II

• Marketing Research and Consumer Behaviour
• Global Textiles and Apparel Product Market Characteristics
• Retail Management and Advanced Export Merchandising
• Quantitative Techniques and Operations Research
• Management Accounting

SEM- III

• Marketing Strategies and Brand Management
• International Marketing
• Fashion Forecasting and Product Development
• Financial Management and International Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Supply Chain Management and E- Business
• Customer Relationship Management
• Visual Merchandising
• Intellectual Property Rights

SEM- IV

• Graduation Research Project

Master of Fashion Management Colleges/Universities

• National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata
• National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad
• National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar
• National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai
• National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore

Suitability of Master of Fashion Management Course
Students undergo rigorous education in buying, merchandising (retail and export), retail operations, advertising, forecasting, international marketing, international trade practices and project formulation. The programme offers a solid platform for those wishing to pursue careers in International Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Brand Management, Retail Buying and Global Sourcing, Product Development, Retail Management, Visual Merchandising, Export Merchandising, etc.

How is Master of Fashion Management Beneficial?

• Beneficial to develop managerial skills in the field of fashion marketing, merchandising and retailing best suited to the requirements of the garment export and fashion retail sectors.
• Degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil

Master of Fashion Management Job Types

• Apparel Production Manager
• Cutting Assistant
• Costume Designer
• Entrepreneurs
• Fashion Coordinator
• Fashion Consultant
• Fashion Show Organizers
• Fabric Buyer
• Fabric Quality Control Manager
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Outside Sales Representative
• Personal Stylist
• Production Pattern Maker
• Show Room Sales Representative
• Technical Designer

Master of Fashion Management and Fashion Employment Areas

• Boutiques
• Fashion Accessory Design
• Fashion Media
• Design Production Management
• Designer Wear Production
• Export Houses
• Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
• Fashion Show Management
• Freelancing for Fashion Houses
• Garment Manufacturing Unit
• Garment Store Chains
• Jewellery Houses
• Leather Companies
• Media Houses
• Planning And Concept Management
• Promotion of Brands
• Textile Mills

After completing Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.) you can become:

• Fashion Designer