Apparel Production

The programme's Majors provide a comprehensive foundation in apparel manufacturing, product engineering and production management, integrating technical expertise with business and operational perspectives. Students develop competencies across garment engineering, manufacturing systems, quality assurance, merchandising, sourcing, logistics and supply chain management while engaging with contemporary technologies and responsible manufacturing practices. Learning is supported through specialised laboratories, live industry projects, internships and the Graduation Project, enabling students to apply knowledge in real-world manufacturing environments. The curriculum prepares graduates for technical, managerial and entrepreneurial roles across the global apparel value chain.

Department Electives extend the Majors through specialised areas of study that reflect emerging developments in apparel manufacturing and the fashion industry. Students explore themes such as intelligent manufacturing, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), robotics and automation, digital twins, apparel quality engineering, sustainability, product engineering, supply chain and logistics, business innovation and entrepreneurship. Designed to complement the core curriculum, these electives enable students to build specialised expertise aligned with evolving technologies, industry practices and professional aspirations.

The Department of Fashion Technology offers two Interdisciplinary Minors (IDMs)—one each for undergraduate and postgraduate students—focused on the growing role of digital technologies and data analytics in the fashion industry. These minors develop competencies in digital tools, business intelligence, fashion data analytics, and the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) across product development, manufacturing, merchandising, retail and supply chain management. Through software-based learning, case studies and collaborative projects, students strengthen analytical thinking, digital literacy and problem-solving capabilities while exploring technology-enabled solutions for the fashion and lifestyle industry. Students enrolled in the Apparel Production programme may, in turn, pursue Interdisciplinary Minors offered by other academic departments to broaden their learning beyond their primary discipline.

General Electives provide opportunities to explore areas of knowledge beyond the primary discipline, encouraging intellectual curiosity and interdisciplinary learning. Offered across a range of subjects, these courses broaden perspectives, strengthen critical thinking and support the development of transferable skills. By engaging with diverse academic, creative and societal contexts, students gain a well-rounded educational experience that complements their disciplinary knowledge and prepares them for the evolving demands of professional practice.