MBA in Fashion Business and Event Management
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About Course
The Master of Business Administration or MBA in Fashion Business and Event Management offered by JD Institute of Fashion Technology centres in Bengaluru, Cochin, Hyderabad and Vijayawada. It is a two-year postgraduate program that integrates the business and management of creativity and business. The course provides a strategic and market-driven pedagogy which equip students with the skill and aptitude to establish their own brand or event management establishments.
MBA in Fashion Business and Event Management successfully integrates knowledge and learning in individuals who are interested in establishing their own businesses in the field of fashion – be it a fashion product or a service. The program helps you develop the skills needed to establish and manage a fashion business by acquiring insights into how to run a brand/ event management enterprise, identify and apply correct marketing techniques and create a distinctive language for the business. It provides a holistic learning by taking the student on a journey – exploring business fundamentals, then progressing to understanding the language of fashion, and identifying different fashion products and its manufacturing; and finally learning to design and manage ideal events and spaces for an enriched and effective experience.
Course Overview
- The business fundamentals needed to confidently operate an independent fashion and lifestyle business and/or manage an already existing business with subjects like Brand Dynamics, Organisational Behaviour, Project Management and Financial Management.
- Effective communication techniques and skills for B2B & B2C marketing with subjects such as Media Communications, Integrated marketing strategies and Digital Services.
- The fundamentals of the fashion industry with subjects such as Fashion Dynamics, Fashion Psychology, Merchandising, which give a comprehensive understanding of the customer experience and how to adapt to change.
- Sustainable practices in the fields of Fashion, Technology and Events of the future to understand the nature and scope of business in the future through an understanding and awareness of the present scenario.
- Case Studies, Live Talks and Interaction with important Industry personnel will help the students identify their area of specialisation; and to focus on this area during the internship. The final dissertation will be a culmination of all the knowledge and experience gathered throughout the four semesters of the program.
Learning Outcomes
- Students at the master’s level will develop an advanced understanding of the current condition and potential scope of the interior design industry; they also develop the ability to identify and provide solutions to contemporary issues and concerns.
- Gain valuable understanding and application of design thinking and philosophies through an experimental and innovative approach.
- Identify and develop an individual area of specialisation, interest and expertise; stay updated on the workings of the interior design industry through field visits and projects.
- Develop the skill and aptitude to become effective and conscientious entrepreneurs with confidence and capability.
- Develop digital and technical proficiency to lead an interior design career that is reflective of the current advancements in technology.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the two-year MBA in Fashion Business and Event Management, and based on acquired skills and abilities, the graduates qualify for various roles that are not restricted to: Startups and Project Management; Business Owner; Business Consultant; Business Strategist; Marketing Manager; Retail Manager; Finance Manager; Freelance Project Manager; Brand Manager; Trend Forecaster.
- Understanding and applying the skills and techniques required to become an effective and efficient fashion/lifestyle business entrepreneur and/or event manager.
- Identify the current and evolving working principles of the fashion industry; acquire the knowledge for understanding customer psyche, current market trends and future requirements of the industry.
- Use appropriate skills to work out the finance/budgeting of events and/or business and make effective decisions that promote and market fashion brands.
Reasons To Apply
The program through its pedagogy fosters the development of skills and aptitude needed to organise and manage an effective business whether it caters to fashion or lifestyle. The students are also trained and familiarised with efficient decision making methodologies and processes in order to meet the needs and demands of the changing creative industries, through an approach that is versatile and adaptable. The course develops its students for a plethora of jobs including but not limited to Merchandising, Spaces, Finance, Marketing, Event Planning, Entrepreneurial Management, Production, Distribution and Sales of Fashion products.
- Develop an understanding of the issues facing the interior design industry and provide effective and adaptable solutions.
- Develop personalised design and problem solution methodologies; identify and develop areas of specialisation and expertise.
- Develop a strong design identity and philosophy, as well as gain digital competence in working.
- Associate and collaborate with various designers, firms and design colleges.
- Work on live interior design industry projects with industry experts as the curriculum demands.
Course Structure
Semester I
- Fundamentals of Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- Managerial Economics
- Accounts for Managers
- Business Environment
- Human Values
- Business Communication and Technical Writing Skills Lab
- Computer Application Lab
- Practice School I
Semester II
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Research Methodology
- Quantitative Techniques & Operation Research
- Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Management
- Seminar on Contemporary Issues
- Data Science Lab
- Practice School II
Semester III
- Entrepreneurship Development & Project Management
- Strategic Management
- Legal Aspects of Business
- Elective I – Dynamics of Fashion
- Elective I – Event Management & Planning
- Elective I – Consumer Behaviour & Psychology
- Elective I – Visual Merchandising
- Managing Innovation
- Summer Internship
Semester IV
- Elective II – Brand Management
- Elective II – Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Elective II – Publicity & Media Management
- Elective II – Exhibition & Space Design
- Elective II – Event Production Process
- Elective II – E Commerce
- Business Policy
- Summer Training Evaluation
- Major Project
- JD Design Awards