M.Des – Fashion Design Management (FDM) – 2 Years

M Des – Fashion Design Management Vogue Institute of Art and Design

Students who want to work in management positions in the fashion and design industries should take a course in fashion design management with a global perspective.

Overview

The fashion industry is constantly evolving and is worth a billion dollars across the globe. Keeping this in mind, a lot of graduates are considering doing a Masters of Fashion Management course. As the name implies, fashion design management (FDM) involves monitoring of design processes, conceptual design thinking, apparel skills, fashion merchandising and understanding the role of ecommerce in fashion. In a business context, FDM involves overseeing various elements and considerations in order to revolutionise a brand in the fashion marketplace.

In today’s day and age, there is a very high demand for individuals proficient in masters of fashion management. For those looking to gain in-depth knowledge of the fashion sector along with entrepreneurial training, this two-year master’s programme is ideal. Students with any undergraduate degree can apply. Also, the program is affiliated to the University of Mysore.

 

For global fashion businesses to succeed, adequate design knowledge is key. This particular fashion design and management course in Bangalore aims at creating and nurturing future design leaders and managers for a career in fashion and apparel design.

Program Learning Outcomes

Through the M.Des – Fashion Design Management program, you will learn a variety of crucial practical management skills and an understanding of business processes through a creative perspective. The program also intends to give students a critical understanding of the global fashion industry through the lens of sustainable fashion, supply chain development and innovative design strategies. For those looking for a holistic career in fashion design management, gaining an understanding of practical management skills is a prerequisite.

To ensure students have access to a wide range of resources, Vogue adopts a diverse range of teaching and learning methods. A combination of theoretical and practical experience is given to every student to ensure they thrive and flourish in the real world. Some of the skills students can expect to learn through our Masters of Fashion Management course are problem-solving, decision making, business acumen, creative thinking, market research, brand identity and fashion forecasting.

Besides a mandatory internship, students will also be given the chance to work on real projects and address design management issues in the modern, fashion business world. The dynamic Vogue fashion design management course also gives students the opportunity to participate in design competitions and case studies. Throughout the duration of the programme, students can even make invaluable contacts through our thriving network of peers and alumni. This can help them in the future when they’re looking to make important career choices. 

Career Opportunities & Job Roles

When you secure a master’s degree in fashion design and management course in Bangalore, you get access to diversified career options. You get a chance to work with top fashion and lifestyle brands across a gamut of career options. You can secure a job in buying and merchandising, fashion marketing and consultancy, supply chain, sustainable management, retail management, fashion trend forecasting, and PR. While you can work with large design studios, you can even work with independent fashion houses. The scope with an M.Des in Fashion Design Management is vast. Besides entering creative fields, you can even pursue managerial positions.  

Program Structure

SEMESTER - I
SUBJECTS
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
INTRODUCTION TO FASHION INDUSTRY
APPAREL PRODUCTION AND PLANNING
FASHION MARKETING MERCHANDISING
BASICS OF GARMENT CONSTRUCTION –I
ELEMENTS OF TEXTILES – I
SEMESTER - II
SUBJECTS
QUANTITATIVE METHODS AND OPERATIONAL REASEARCH
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN APPAREL INDUSTRY
APPAREL PRODUCT QUALITY ASSURANCE
FASHION RETAIL BUSINESSANALYTICS
CIRCULAR & SUSTAINABLE FASHION
BASICS OF GARMENT CONSTRUCTION –II
ELEMENTS OF TEXTILES – II
SEMESTER - III
SUBJECTS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT IN RETAIL
FASHION BRAND MANAGEMENT
VISUAL MERCHANDISING & STORE MANAGEMENT
FASHION PORTFOLIO
GARMENT SURFACE ORNAMENTATION LAB
DIGITAL FASHION STUDIO
SEMESTER – IV
SUBJECTS
E-COMMERCE IN FASHION
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN APPAREL INDUSTRY
INTERNSHIP
FASHION PORTFOLIO & DESIGN COLLECTION LAB

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