BS in Fashion Marketing & Merchandising

Introduction

The BS in Fashion Marketing & Merchandising (BS FMM) will prepare students for work in the fast paced fashion industry by providing them with the business and marketing skills necessary to stay successful. Fashion merchandisers should be able to identify the needs of the customer and be able to plan, buy, and sell merchandise in order to generate a profit. Careers as stylist, buyers, manufacturers, and designers, to name a few, are available as options for students completing their degree in fashion merchandising.

In the Fashion Marketing & Merchandising program, students will fine-tune their fashion buying and marketing skills. The program familiarizes the students with merchandise presentation, visual merchandising, retailing, store management, and buying. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as retail and wholesale sales, stylist, management trainee, or visual merchandiser in department stores, boutiques, and designer showrooms.

Eligibility Criteria

The BS FMM Program is open to students of all backgrounds who have completed their Intermediate or A’ Levels. All A’ Level students will have to submit their IBCC equivalence at the time of admission.

 

The program employs a variety of instructional methods:

Lectures

The program’s lectures are designed to challenge students by exposing them to the inner workings of the fashion industry as it operates today. Fashion professionals lead students through valuable in-class activities that emphasize key points in the curriculum. Additionally, the program also hosts industry leaders for guest lectures on contemporary topics.

Projects

Individual and group projects, often done in cooperation with industry partners, are a cornerstone of the curriculum. Each project is designed to connect the courses with the working world of fashion. During projects, students have the opportunity to extend what they have learned in class and hone their problem solving skills and creativity.

Industry Exposure

Besides projects students will also have the opportunity to visit international fashion stores and offices as well as studios and workshops that still hold a pivotal position in the fashion production. Industry professionals will also be available to deliver presentations to students providing them insight into the fashion business globally. Students also have the opportunity to attend exhibitions and fashion fairs.

Curriculum for BS in Fashion Marketing & Merchandising

Semester

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

1

HMT-112

English-I (Basic English)

3

1

TIT-111

Introduction to Textiles

3

1

FBD-141

Basic Drawing

3

1

FHA-131

History of Art 

3

1

FIF-111

Introduction to Fashion

3

1

FPE-141

Principles & Elements of Design

3

2

BUE-141

English-II (Oral & Interpersonal Communication)

2

2

FID-141

Intermediate Drawing

3

2

FHC-131

History of Costume

3

2

FVD-272

Virtual Design-I

2

2

IPS-241

Islamiat / Pakistan Studies

2

2

FPM-121

Pattern Making - 1

2

2

TBD

Fashion Forecast

2

3

ECO-441

Business Economics

3

3

ACT-401

Accounting For Managers

2

3

MGT-201

Principles of Management

2

3

FMM-361

Principles of Marketing & Merchandising

2

3

FVD-372

Virtual Design - II

3

3

FPM-222

Pattern Making - 2

2

3

ASC-361

Business Mathematics & Statistics

3

4

CRW-341

English-III (Academic Writing)

2

4

BUS-612

Research Methods

3

4

MGT-312

Organizational Behavior

2

4

ACT-311

Cost Accounting

3

4

CSC-141

CAB-I

2

4

THT-231

History of Textiles

3

4

FPM-223

Pattern Making - III

2

5

FIN-312

Financial Management

2

5

TBD

Retail Buying

3

5

TBD

International Marketing

3

5

TBD

Design Development Process

3

5

MGT-323

Human Resource Management

3

5

FCB-231

Consumer Behavior

2

5

MKT-511

Brand Management

2

6

FDI-331

English-IV (Dissertation)

3

6

BUS-312

Business Law

2

6

TBD

Product Design Execution

3

6

SCM-511

Supply Chain Management

2

6

TBD

Retail Merchandising

3

6

TBD

Manufacturer‘s Merchandising

3

7

TBD

Communication in Fashion

3

7

TBD

Apparel Production Process

3

7

TBD

Leadership and Motivational Skills

3

7

MGT-641

Strategic Management 

3

7

TBD

Collection Process-I

6

8

MKT-562

Strategic Marketing

3

8

TES-453

Entrepreneurship

3

8

TBD

Total Quality Management

3

8

TBD

Collection Process-II

6

Total Credit Hours

135