Fashion Technology

Why Choose M.Voc. in Fashion Technology?

The Master of Vocation (M.Voc.) in Fashion Technology is a two-year postgraduate skill-oriented programme designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in the fashion, apparel, textile, and retail industries. The programme integrates advanced fashion design concepts with garment technology, apparel production, textile innovation, quality management, merchandising, and fashion business practices.

Students receive intensive practical training in fashion product development, advanced garment construction, pattern making, draping, textile technology, computer-aided fashion design (CAD), apparel manufacturing, fashion merchandising, retail management, quality assurance, sustainable fashion, and entrepreneurship. Through industry projects, internships, portfolio development, and research-based learning, graduates acquire the technical, managerial, and creative competencies required by the modern fashion industry.

Programme Highlights

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to:

• Develop advanced technical expertise in fashion technology and apparel manufacturing.
• Strengthen knowledge of garment engineering, textile technology, quality management, and product development.
• Enhance professional competencies in fashion merchandising, sourcing, retail management, and supply chain operations.
• Promote innovation, sustainability, and technology-driven practices in the fashion industry.
• Prepare graduates for leadership, consultancy, research, and entrepreneurial careers in fashion and apparel organizations.

Course Curriculum

First Year – Advanced Fashion Technology

The first year provides advanced knowledge of fashion technology, garment construction, apparel manufacturing, textile science, fashion illustration, CAD applications, pattern engineering, quality assurance, and production planning. Students develop practical skills through laboratory sessions, workshops, and technical projects.

Semester I

• Advanced Fashion Technology
• Textile Science & Fabric Technology
• Pattern Engineering
• Garment Construction Techniques
• Computer-Aided Fashion Design (CAD)

Semester II

• Apparel Manufacturing Technology
• Fashion Product Development
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• Fashion Merchandising
• Production Planning & Industrial Practices

Second Year – Industry Integration & Professional Practice

The second year focuses on fashion retail management, sourcing, export management, sustainable fashion, entrepreneurship, innovation, industrial training, research methodology, portfolio development, and a major industry-based project. Students gain practical exposure through internships and live industrial assignments.

Semester III

• Fashion Retail Management
• Apparel Sourcing & Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Fashion Technology
• Fashion Entrepreneurship
• Industry Internship

Semester IV

• Research Methodology
• Innovation in Fashion Technology
• Portfolio Development
• Major Project / Dissertation
• Professional Practice & Viva

Practical Learning

Students gain extensive practical exposure through:

• Garment Construction & Apparel Manufacturing Labs
• Pattern Engineering Workshops
• Fashion CAD & Digital Design
• Product Development Projects
• Textile Testing & Fabric Analysis
• Quality Control Exercises
• Fashion Merchandising Projects
• Industrial Internship
• Live Industry Assignments
• Portfolio Development
• Research Project & Dissertation

Software & Technical Skills

Students receive practical training in:

• Computer-Aided Fashion Design (CAD)
• Adobe Photoshop
• CorelDRAW
• Digital Pattern Making Software
• Apparel Production Planning Tools
• Fashion Product Development Applications

Key Learning Areas

Students develop expertise in:

• Fashion Technology
• Apparel Manufacturing
• Textile Technology
• Pattern Engineering
• Garment Construction
• Fashion Product Development
• Quality Assurance
• Fashion Merchandising
• Retail Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Fashion
• Fashion Entrepreneurship
• Research Methodology
• Portfolio Development

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers as:

• Fashion Technologist
• Apparel Production Manager
• Product Development Manager
• Fashion Merchandiser
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Garment Production Executive
• Fashion Consultant
• Technical Designer
• Textile Product Specialist
• Retail Operations Manager
• Supply Chain Executive
• Fashion Entrepreneur
• Design & Production Consultant
• Research Associate
• Fashion Technology Educator

Top Hiring Industries

Graduates can explore employment opportunities with:

• Apparel Manufacturing Companies
• Fashion Design Houses
• Garment Export Houses
• Textile Industries
• Fashion Buying & Sourcing Companies
• Fashion Retail Chains
• Luxury Fashion Brands
• E-commerce Fashion Companies
• Quality Assurance Organizations
• Fashion Consultancy Firms
• Fashion Technology Companies
• Export & Merchandising Organizations
• Lifestyle Brands
• Fashion Research & Development Centres

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

• Apply advanced fashion technology principles in apparel design, manufacturing, and product development.
• Manage garment production, quality assurance, merchandising, and supply chain operations efficiently.
• Utilize modern fashion technologies and CAD tools for innovative product development.
• Integrate sustainable practices and technological innovations into fashion manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrate leadership, research, and entrepreneurial skills in fashion technology and apparel management.
• Build an industry-ready portfolio showcasing technical expertise, innovation, and professional competencies for leadership roles in the fashion and apparel sector.