Master of Fashion Technology

The Major provides advanced knowledge across apparel engineering, manufacturing, technology, management and research. Students engage with advanced textile and functional materials, apparel quality engineering, product engineering, pattern engineering, garment construction, apparel manufacturing, industrial engineering, manufacturing process optimisation, plant layout, cutting and sewing room management, logistics and supply chain management. The curriculum also integrates fashion merchandising, the global fashion industry, information technology applications and research methodology, enabling students to connect technical expertise with business and strategic decision-making. Emphasis on smart manufacturing, digital integration, sustainability and research-driven problem-solving prepares students for leadership, consulting, research and technology-oriented roles across the fashion and apparel industry.

Department Electives enable students to pursue specialised and emerging areas within fashion technology, digital transformation, sustainability and advanced manufacturing. Students explore Generative Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualisation, Innovation Management, International Business, Retail Technology, Business Strategy, Stitchless Construction, Smart Textile-enabled Wearables and Sustainability in Fashion Business. These electives extend the core curriculum into areas such as digital transformation, technology-integrated product development, technical textiles, performance apparel, healthcare applications, wearable technologies, responsible manufacturing and circular business models. Through applied and industry-oriented learning, students develop the ability to evaluate emerging technologies, lead innovation and respond to evolving technological and business challenges.

The Department of Fashion Technology offers two Interdisciplinary Minors (IDMs) in Data-enabled Fashion—one for undergraduate and one for postgraduate students. The undergraduate minor develops foundational capabilities in digital technologies, data collection and analysis, business intelligence, fashion data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), with applications across fashion production, manufacturing, merchandising and retail. The postgraduate minor builds advanced capabilities in data visualisation, business intelligence, fashion data analytics, AI and ML for fashion business, with applications in forecasting, merchandising, sourcing, supply chain management and strategic decision-making. Students enrolled in Fashion Technology 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.