Overview:

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Fashion Technology is an all-inclusive and advanced course for all such individuals who want to have a successful career in the fashion industry. This is a two-year comprehensive course divided into four semesters offered by many universities across India that makes the students ready for different territories of fashion technology with contemporary skills and knowledge. The program includes topics related to fashion designing, fashion technology, fashion material science, and fashion business administration.

Students will enhance knowledge in development of design and design thinking, textile characteristics, and fashion manufacturing technologies. The curriculum is developed to help students to be creative, allowing them to follow the tradition and create something new in the sphere of fashion. The graduates of this program can work in fashion houses, design studios, and textile firms.
 

Course Curriculum:

The curriculum of this program consists of a wide range of disseminated courses so that the students get a grasp of the theoretical and application sides of fashion. Key subjects include:

1. Fashion Design and Illustration
2. Textile Science and Fabric Analysis
3. Garment Manufacturing and Production
4. Fashion Forecasting and Trend Analysis
5. Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
6. Fashion Technology Innovations
7. Pattern Making and Apparel Construction
8. Fashion Sustainability and Ethics
9. Research Methodology in Fashion
10. Advanced Design Studio

Students also get involved in various practical exercises and internships to get in touch with the industry.
 

Career Opportunities:

The knowledge provided in the M.Sc. in Fashion Technology provides a number of opportunities for employment in the continuously changing and growing fashion industry. Graduates can find positions in various sectors, including: 

1. Fashion Design Studios
2. Garment Manufacturing Companies
3. Textile and Fabric Companies
4. Fashion Merchandising and Retail
5. Fashion Marketing and Public Relations
6. Fashion Consulting and Styling
7. Apparel Production Management
8. Fashion Technology and Innovation Firms
9. Educational Institutions (as lecturers or trainers)
10. Fashion Research and Development
     

The average pay scale of the M.Sc. in Fashion Technology can vary from Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 70,000/- per month, depending on their designation, their experience of working, and the industry they are working with.

Those with a passion for research may pursue doctoral studies (Ph.D.) in Fashion Technology or related fields, leading to careers in academic research or specialised roles within the industry.