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.
The goal of the programme is to empower learners through training and skills development, enabling them to achieve economic independence and share their expertise with society and the nation, thereby fostering industrial development and enhancing the country’s competitiveness in the global economy.
Uttara University offers all the courses of study primarily in English. Teachers provide instruction to students in the classroom in English. English is also widely used as a medium of communication among the faculties, students, and administrative officials.
1. MBA in Apparel Merchandising and Fashion Management (1 year for Fashion and Merchandising students)
2. MBA in Apparel Merchandising and Fashion Management (2 years for Diploma and Degree holders)
1. BSc (Hons) in Fashion Design and Technology (4 years) (Major in Fashion Design)
2. BSc (Hons) in Fashion Design and Technology (4 years) (Major in Apparel Merchandising)
3. BSc in Fashion Design and Technology (2 Years for Diploma Holder) (Major in Fashion Design)
4. BSc in Fashion Design and Technology (2 Years for Diploma Holder) (Major in Apparel Merchandising)
The BSc (Hons) in Fashion Design and Technology Program is a 140 credit hours program consisting of 58 courses for Fashion Design major and 57 courses for Apparel Merchandising and Management, a 4-credit hour Industrial placement and 5 credit Dissertations. There are 16 GED courses and 49 core courses in this program. The program has two major domains, for instance, a) Major in Fashion Design and b) Major in Apparel Merchandising and Management. The program will be completed in 4 (four) years.
Students will develop a strong foundation in design and will possess the ability to visually represent their ideas through illustrations, photographs, graphics, and visual displays of merchandise.
Students will be capable of transforming their designs into products or garments using appropriate construction techniques.
Students will acquire the skills to understand and analyse market trends, enabling them to create market-friendly, sustainable, ethically viable, and client-focused designs and products. Students will excel in teamwork within any organisation and will become accomplished designers, successful entrepreneurs, or industry-ready professionals.
PEO 1: Prepare young Entrepreneur or Designer with his or her own designs or boutique or Garment unit.
PEO 2: Produce Garment industry professionals who will excel in the job responsibility entrusted to him or her.
PEO 3: Produce Freelance consultants who help the core and allied industry or individual or organization in a specific design domain with their expertise.
PEO 4: Interpret Educator or trainer in fashion schools or organizations imparting and sharing the knowledge acquired by them.
PEO 5: Develop Dynamic and confident individuals who excel in any profession they have undertaken due to their strong foundation.
PLO 1: Fashion and Fabric Theory Knowledge: Understanding Theories & Principles behind Fabric Constructions and its Science; History of Art, Textile, Costumes, Fashion theories, Styles, Marketing & Merchandising, of the past and present to appreciate trends, predict appropriate market trends and machine knowledge.
PLO 2: Design Process Knowledge: To apply the knowledge of elements of design and principles of design to create new designs on paper, graphics, textiles and garments.
PLO 3: Design / Develop product prototypes: Design a garment or a product by draping or flat pattern making or by using hands-on skill or stitching to construct the product to meet desired specification, performance and capabilities: compatible with client needs, trends, market analysis, social and environmental considerations.
PLO 4: Modern Tool Usage: Computer Knowledge and skill to apply appropriate Cad and computer graphics knowledge to design and create new and industry ready Surface or Garment or Style on computer.
PLO5: Value Addition: Applying traditional practices and methods to add value to a product or garment, creating a balance between the past practices and technological advancement.
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The MBA in Apparel Merchandising and Fashion Management is a 64 credit hours program consisting of 25 courses, a 3-credit hour Internship. Students from Fashion, Textile and Garments background would be eligible for 1 year program and students from other departments would be eligible for 2 years program.
PEO 1: Apply integration of the key knowledge of various segments of industry from fiber to finished products, products/services, consumer markets and technology in relation to the fashion industry.
PEO 2: Articulate conceptual and critical thinking applicable to the fashion industry.
PEO 3: Employ research processes and practices employed in the fashion industry.
PEO 4: Develop Educator or trainer in fashion schools or organizations imparting and sharing the knowledge acquired by them.
PEO 5: Demonstrate their professionalism and communication skills required in the fashion industry through visual, oral and written forms.
PLO 1: Apply the core principles of science including innovation, discovery, technology, nature, and design to textiles, apparel, and merchandising.
PLO 2: Evaluate the properties and performance of fibers, textiles, and textile products.
PLO 3: Identify and assess the functional, technical, and aesthetic aspects of apparel.
PLO 4: Process and interpret numerical data to solve discipline-specific problems.
PLO5: Appraise and propose social and environmental solutions across the textile and apparel supply chain.
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Numerical Score | Letter Grade | Grade Point |
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80-100 | A+ | 4.00 (A plus) |
75-79 | A | 3.75 (A regular) |
70-74 | A- | 3.50 (A minus) |
65-69 | B+ | 3.25 (B plus) |
60-64 | B | 3.00 (B regular) |
55-59 | B- | 2.75 (B minus) |
50-54 | C+ | 2.50 ( C plus) |
45-49 | C | 2.25 ( C regular) |
40-44 | D | 2.00 |
00-39 | F | 00 |
F ** = Failure | ||
I ** = Incomplete | ||
W ** = Withdrawal | ||
R/Retake *** = Repeat |
Years: 4 (Four)
Semesters: 8 (Eight)
Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 or an equivalent grade at every level of SSC and HSC or equivalent public examinations, regardless of their academic background, as per UGC regulations. Admission tests are conducted by the School/Department or the university, assessing criteria such as Language and Communication, Mathematics, Analytical Ability, and General Knowledge.
c) Total minimum credit requirement to complete the program: 140
d) Total Class Weeks in a Year: 28 Weeks in a Year / 14 Weeks in a Semester
e) Minimum CGPA requirements for graduation: CGPA 2.0
f) Maximum Academic Year of Completion: (4+3) 7 Years
g) Category of Courses:
Stream | Total number of Core Courses & Credits | Total number of GED Courses number & Credits | Total Number of Elective Courses & Credits | Dissertation and Credit | Industrial Placement & Credit |
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FD | 31 & 67 | 16 & 48 (16 × 3 credits each) | 10 & 20 (10 × 2 credits each) | 1 & 5 (1 × 5 credits each) | Not Applicable |
AMM | 31 & 67 | 16 & 48 (16 × 3 credits each) | 8 & 16 (8 × 2 credits each) | 1 & 5 (1 × 5 credits each) | 1 & 4 (1 × 4 credits each) |
Stream | Core Courses Credits | GED Courses Credits | Elective Courses Credits | Dissertation Credits | Industrial Placement Credits | Total Credits |
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FD | 67 | 48 | 20 | 5 | Not Applicable | 140 |
AMM | 67 | 48 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 140 |
Stream | Number of Common Courses | Dissertation | Industrial Placement |
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FD | 57 | 1 | Not Applicable |
AMM | 55 | 1 | 1 |
Years: 2 (Two)
Semesters: 4 (Four)
The students must have a minimum of 2.00 GPA or equivalent grade at every level of SSC, HSC and Honors or equivalent public examinations with any background as per UGC rule. Admission tests are arranged by the School/Department or the university. The criteria of admission test such as language & Communication, Mathematics, Analytical Ability, General Knowledge etc.
c) For MBA 2 years total minimum credit requirement to complete the program: 64
d) For MBA 1-year total minimum credit requirement to complete the program: 40
e) Total Class Weeks in a Year: 28 Weeks in a Year / 14 Weeks in a Semester
f) Minimum CGPA requirements for graduation: CGPA 2.0
g) Maximum Academic Year of Completion: 3 Years
i) General Education Courses: 16
SL No | Code | Course Title | Credits |
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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 |
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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 |
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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`
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i) General Education Courses: 03
SL No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
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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 |
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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 |
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Sl. | Student Name | Designation | Club name | Contact Number | Batch | |
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1 | JAWAD AHMED ARNOB | President | Social Service Club | 01619977503 | 23rd | |
2 | ABDULLAH AL FAHAD | Treasurer | Social Service Club | 27th | ||
3 | BILKIS AKTER BABY | Member | Yes Group (Anti-Corruption) | 24th | ||
4 | ROKEYA AKTER | Member | Cultural Group | 01941752072 | 28th | |
5 | ABDUL MUMIT | General Secretary | Sports Club | 01788111235 | 27th | |
6 | TANJIMA ISLAM OTHOI | Member | 1.Film and Photography Club 2.Heritage Club |
01871894216 | 33th | |
7 | NUSRAT JAHAN | Member | Heritage Club | 01966489099 | 33th | |
8 | FATEMA BUSHRA SABA | Member | Career Club | 01626004886 | 30th | |
9 | MARIYAM JAHAN | Member | Social Service Club | 29th | ||
10 | MEHEDI HASAN | Member | Social Service Club | 01749775888 | 30th | |
11 | FAUZIA FARHA RESHMI | Member | Heritage Club | 01733457846 | 33th | |
12 | SULTANA RAZIA MISTY | Member | Blood Donate Club | 01918836647 | 33th | |
13 | MD. TAWHID | Member | Blood Donate Club | 01754964457 | 32th | |
14 | MD. RIAJUL ISLAM | General Secretary | UU Alumni Association | 01732445832 | 5th | |
15 | JANNATUL ROZA | Member | Social Service Club | 34th | ||
16 | SUSMITA SARKAR | Member | Social Service Club | 34th | ||
17 | JAKIA AKTER PUSPO | Member | Social Service Club | 34th | ||
18 | NAJIR AHMED CHOWDHURY | Member | Social Service Club | 34th |
Sl No. | Name of Research Project | Name of Project Manager | Number of Project |
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1 | Challenges faced by primary school teachers in rural villages of Barisal division in Bangladesh during Covid-19 Pandemic: Online classes perspective. | Md. Hazrat Ali Assistant Professor, Dept. of FDT, Uttara University | 1 |
2 | The Impact of Green Management System on Employee Work Performance: Evidence from Consumer Products in Bangladesh. | Md. Hazrat Ali, Assistant Professor, Dept. of FDT, Uttara University | 1 |
3 | Contributions of Green Supply Chain Management on Perceived Firm Performance: An Empirical Investigation of the FMCG Industry in Bangladesh | Md. Hazrat Ali, Assistant Professor, Dept. of FDT, Uttara University | 1 |
4 | Silk-Templated Nanomaterial Interfaces for Wearables and Bioelectronics | Sudipto Bain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of FDT, Uttara University | 1 |
5 | Preliminary Study on Solvent Effect in Fiber Fabrication in Near-Field Electrospinning | Sudipto Bain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of FDT, Uttara University | 1 |
6 | Multilayer MXene Heterostructures and Nanohybrids for Multifunctional Applications | Sudipto Bain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of FDT, Uttara University | 1 |
7 | Reuse of dye effluents into the fresh batch dyeing with the variation of chemical and dye percentages | Sudipto Bain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of FDT, Uttara University | 1 |
8 | Mental Health of Students amidst the Covid-19pandemic | Habibun Nahar, Lecturer, Dept. of FDT, Uttara University | 1 |
9 | The influence of employment anxiety on adolescents’ quality of life in a moderated mediation study | Habibun Nahar, Lecturer, Dept. of FDT, Uttara University | 1 |
To design, cut the fabrics, sew in the sewing machine and final output of a designed garment to learn the students practically.
To make the pattern of different sized dress to learn the students practically.
To learn the students digital different programmed courses related with fashion industry.
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