Fashion Design & Management

Specialization

Fashion design management is a specialized field that combines the creative aspects of fashion design with the business and management skills necessary to succeed in the fashion industry. It encompasses various areas such as product development, brand management, marketing, merchandising, and retail operations. Fashion design managers are responsible for overseeing the entire process of bringing a fashion product to market, from concept to consumer.

Scope & Opportunities

Bachelor's Degree

Duration: Typically four years, consisting of eight semesters.
Admission Requirements: High school diploma with strong grades in art, design, or a related field. Some universities may require a portfolio of design work or standardized test scores.

Postgraduate Study

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in fashion design, fashion merchandising, or a related field. Experience in the fashion industry is often preferred.
Programs: Master's degree in Fashion Design Management or a related field.

Study Fashion Design Management Abroad

Total Number of Universities	Varies by country and region, approximately 500+ globally
Best Countries to pursue Fashion Design Management	USA, UK, Italy, France, Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, Japan, South Korea
Courses Available	Fashion product development, Fashion branding and marketing, Fashion merchandising, Retail management, Fashion business management, Fashion entrepreneurship, Luxury fashion management
Duration	Bachelors: 4-5 years, Masters: 1-2 years.
Annual Tuition Fees	Varies widely, ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 per year or more depending on the country and institution
Average Salary per annum	Fashion design managers can earn anywhere from $40,000 to $100,000 or more annually, depending on experience and location
Intakes Available	1-2 per year

Top Universities

University Name	QS World University Rankings 2024 (Fashion & Design)	Average Tuition Fees Yearly (INR)
Parsons School of Design (USA)	1	UG: 48.12 Lakhs, PG: 75.01 Lakhs
Central Saint Martins (UK)	2	UG: 35.85 Lakhs, PG: 50.05 Lakhs
Istituto Marangoni (Italy)	3	UG: 32.12 lakhs INR, PG: 45.05 lakhs INR
London College of Fashion (UK)	4	UG: 31.80 lakhs INR, PG: 42.05 lakhs INR
Fashion Institute of Technology (USA)	5	UG: 40.12 lakhs INR, PG: 60.05 lakhs INR
Royal College of Art (UK)	6	UG: 25.80 lakhs INR, PG: 40.05 lakhs INR
Pratt Institute (USA)	7	UG: 41.12 lakhs INR, PG: 62.05 lakhs INR
Savannah College of Art and Design (USA)	8	UG: 40.80 lakhs INR, PG: 60.05 lakhs INR
Raffles Design Institute (Singapore)	9	UG: 38.12 lakhs INR, PG: 55.05 lakhs INR
Bunka Fashion College (Japan)	10	UG: 35.12 lakhs INR, PG: 48.05 lakhs INR

Top Scholarships

Parsons School of Design Scholarships
Central Saint Martins Scholarships
Istituto Marangoni Scholarships
London College of Fashion Scholarships
Fashion Institute of Technology Scholarships
Royal College of Art Scholarships
Pratt Institute Scholarships
Savannah College of Art and Design Scholarships
Raffles Design Institute Scholarships
Bunka Fashion College Scholarships

Top Career Opportunities

Fashion designer
Fashion product developer
Fashion brand manager
Fashion merchandiser
Retail manager
Fashion buyer
Fashion stylist
Fashion consultant
Fashion journalist
Fashion entrepreneur

Eligibility Requirement for Fashion Design Management

Eligibility Criteria	Requirements
Educational Qualifications	High school diploma with strong grades in art, design, or a related field.
Portfolio	A portfolio of design work is often required.
Standardized Tests	May be required by some universities.
Language Proficiency Test	TOEFL: 80-120 (iBT), 550-677 (PBT), IELTS: 6.0-9.0 (Overall Band Score)
Immigration Requirements	Fulfilment of visa requirements, health insurance, etc along with the Student visa, work permits for residency
Work Experience	Experience in the fashion industry is often preferred for postgraduate programs.

Cost of Living & Studying Fashion Design Management Abroad

Country	Average Annual Tuition Fee Range	Estimated Annual Cost of Living
United States	$25,000 - $55,000	$18,000 - $35,000
UK	£15,000 - £35,000	£15,000 - £25,000
Italy	€15,000 - €30,000	€12,000 - €20,000
France	€10,000 - €25,000	€10,000 - €18,000
Australia	AUD 25,000 - AUD 60,000	AUD 20,000 - AUD 35,000
Canada	CAD 20,000 - CAD 40,000	CAD 18,000 - CAD 30,000
Germany	€10,000 - €25,000	€8,000 - €15,000
Spain	€10,000 - €20,000	€10,000 - €15,000
Japan	¥1,000,000 - ¥2,500,000	¥800,000 - ¥1,500,000
South Korea	KRW 10,000,000 - KRW 25,000,000	KRW 8,000,000 - KRW 15,000,000

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