Chairman's Message

Bangladesh is progressing towards achieving middle-income status, with the garment and fashion industries being major contributors to the country’s export earnings. However, sustaining growth in these sectors requires a skilled workforce. A shortage of professionals, such as merchandisers, fashion designers, and other managerial roles, poses significant challenges in meeting the demands of international buyers. Currently, ready-made garment exports stand at approximately $50 billion, with projections to double to $100 billion within the next few years. Addressing the shortage of professional manpower is crucial for strengthening and expanding these industries.

The Department of Fashion Design & Merchandising is dedicated to supporting both the industry and the nation, ensuring seamless operations and continued growth. Our fashion designers play a pivotal role in the local market, renowned for their creative designs and entrepreneurial spirit.

Our approach to teaching differs from traditional methods. Faculty members bring real-life industry experience into the classroom, creating a practical-based learning environment that ensures students enjoy their learning experience while acquiring essential skills. Club activities and fashion shows are integral parts of our curriculum, enhancing students' interpersonal, communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills. Factory visits and the involvement of industry professionals in our educational processes further prepare students for managerial roles.

A cornerstone of our programme is a six-month internship supervised by both faculty and industry professionals, equipping students to tackle future challenges confidently. With a 100% employment rate, our graduates excel as merchandisers, fashion designers, entrepreneurs, and in various managerial positions within the apparel and fashion industries, both domestically and internationally.

If you aspire to build a career in the apparel and fashion industry or establish your own brand in local and foreign markets, visit our departmental page for more insights into this dynamic and creative profession.

Prof. Farruque Mohammad Masud
Chairman (In-Charge)
Department of Fashion Design And Technology

Course Structure of BSc (Hons) in Fashion Design & Technology (FDT) Program

Categories of courses in summary

i) General Education Courses: 16

SL No Code Course Title Credits
1. GED0231106 English communication skill 3
2. GED0311509 Economics 3
3. GED0222107 Bangladesh studies 3
4. GED0611102 Communication & it fashion industry 3
5. GED0541108 Basic mathematics in apparel industry 3
6. GED0415503 Business communication 3
7. GED0531305 Basic science 3
8. GED0542505 Statistics 3
9. GED0411208 Principles of accounting 3
10. GED0414405 Principles of marketing 3
11. GED0215507 Fundamentals of music 3
12. GED0521209 Environmental science 3
13. GED0413407 Organizational behavior 3
14. GED0222308 History of emergence in Bangladesh 3
15. GED0231409 ???? 3
16. GED0413508 Human resource management 3

ii) Number of Core Courses: 31

SL No Course Code Course Title Credit Hour
1. FDT0212101 Basic Drawing Skills 2
2. FDT0212103 Textile Raw Material I 2
3. FDT0212104 Import Export Management 2
4. FDT0212105 Historical Evolution of Textile and Costume 2
5. FDT0212201 RMG Marketing in Bangladesh and International Field 2
6. FDT0212202 Introduction to Fashion and Clothing Industry 2
7. FDT0212203 Garments Manufacturing Technology I 2
8. FDT0212204 Design 2
9. FDT0212205 Basic Design and Concept 2
10. FDT0212206 Management in Apparel Industry 2
11. FDT0212207 Essence of Design 2
12. FDT0212301 Basic Pattern Making-I 2
13. FDT0212302 Garments Manufacturing Technology II 2
14. FDT0212303 Textile Technology-I 2
15. FDT2012304 Fashion Illustration-I 2
16. FDT0212306 Production Maintenance and Management 2
17. FDT0212307 CAD/CAM in the Garment Industry 3
18. FDT0212401 Basic Pattern Making-II 2
19. FDT0212402 Garments Manufacturing Technology-III 2
20. FDT0212403 Textile Technology-II 2
21. FDT0212404 Textile Testing and Quality Control 2
22. FDT0212406 Fashion Marketing 2
23. FDT0212408 Textile Raw Materials-II 2
24. FDT0212501 Textile Technology III 2
25. FDT0212504 Knitwear Design 2
26. FDT0212506 Quality Control Management 2
27. FDM0212603 Fashion Retailing and Visual Merchandising-I 3
28. FDM0212605 Garments Manufacturing Management 3
29. FDT0212703 Computer Aided Design (Photoshop & Illustrator) 2
30. FDM0212802 Professional Practice and Development 3
31. FDM0212803 Shipping & Banking 3

iii) Number of Elective Courses: 18 (FD-10 & AMM-8)

SL No Course Code Course Title Credit
1. FDT0212601 Advanced Pattern Making I 2
2. FDT0212602 Fashion Illustration-II 2
3. FDT0212604 Woven Apparel Design I 2
4. FDT0212606 Art of Jewelry Making 2
5. FDT0212701 Woven Apparel Design II 2
6. FDT0212702 Advanced Pattern Making II 2
7. FDT0212704 Advanced Pattern Making III 2
8. FDT0212705 Fashion Portfolio 2
9. FDT0212801 Fashion Collection 2
10. FDT0212802 Advanced Pattern Making IV 2
11. FDM0212601 Supply Chain Management 2
12. FDM0212602 Management Information System 2
13. FDM0212604 Industrial Engineering 2
14. FDM0212606 Fully Fashion Knitwear Technology 2
15. FDM0212701 Research Methodology 2
16. FDM0212702 Fashion Retailing and Visual Merchandising-II 2
17. FDM0212705 Sample Development and Management 2
18. FDM0212801 Social Compliance and Labor Law 2

iv) Industrial Placement: 4 Credits

v) Dissertation: 5 Credits

 

Course Structure of MBA in Apparel Merchandising and Fashion Management Program

Categories of courses in summary

i) General Education Courses: 03

SL No Course Code Course Title Credit Hour
1. GED0411103 Principles of Accounting 2
2. GED0421304 Labor law 3
3. GED0311307 Managerial Economics 3

ii) Number of Core Courses: 22

SL No Course Code Course Title Credit Hour
1. FMM0212101 Introduction Business of RMG and Textile 2
2. FMM0212102 Textile Dyeing, Printing, Washing and Finishing 2
3. FMM0212104 Introduction to Pattern and CAD 2
4. FMM0212105 Clothing Material and Cutting Technology 2
5. FMM0415106 Business Communication 2
6. FMM0413201 Principles of Management 2
7. FMM0212202 Fully Fashion Knitwear Technology 2
8. FMM0212203 Practice of Merchandising 2
9. FMM0212204 Apparel Engineering 2
10. FMM0212205 Cut and Sew Knitwear Technology 2
11. FMM0413206 Human Resource Management 2
12. FMM0541301 Business Mathematics 3
13. FMM0212302 Design Management Trends in Fashion Industry 3
14. FMM0212303 Product Development And Marketing Strategy 3
15. FMM0412305 Financial Management 3
16. FMM0413306 Production and Operation Management 3
17. FMM0413401 International Business Management 3
18. FMM0414402 International Marketing 3
19. FMM0418403 E-Commerce 3
20. FMM0414404 Strategic Brand Management 3
21. FMM0413405 Negotiation and Outsourcing Practices 3
22. FMM0212406 Internship 4