Chattogram BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology

Department of Apparel Merchandising & Management (AMM)

MBA IN APPAREL MERCHANDISING

The MBA in Apparel Merchandising program at CBUFT is meticulously crafted to offer high-quality higher education, fostering the professional development of future leaders in the apparel industry. This program seamlessly integrates theoretical insights, practical experience, and managerial expertise. Structured into three key components - General Education, Core Courses, and Apparel Merchandising Courses - the program is delivered through two modules, each offering 60 and 45 credits respectively. Through the MBA program, students will develop fundamental, social, critical thinking, and personal skills essential for various aspects of the apparel business. These skills enable them to identify operational challenges, creatively resolve critical issues, uphold governance standards, and effectively engage with stakeholders across the Apparel Sector. This degree empowers students to delve into the intricacies of administering and managing apparel and textile enterprises, fostering career advancement in Merchandising Management within the Textile and RMG sectors. Moreover, it cultivates social responsibility and prepares students for further academic pursuits in the dynamic field of Apparel Business.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

MBA Program Educational Objectives

To facilitate the learners in acquiring knowledge, skills and attitude to act as leaders in the apparel and textile sector.
To support the students in developing the analytical ability that will help them to identify and solve organizational problems effectively.
To train the minds of the students to face the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution inclusively.
To help the student acquire digital technology and communication skills to connect with the stakeholders effectively.
To motivate the students on moral and ethical aptitudes to value the practices of corporate social responsibilities.
To develop the students with the outlook of the sustainable apparel business.

MBA Program Learning Outcomes

PLO 1:

knowledge Skills: Graduates will be able to acquire specialised knowledge of business & related general disciplines with specialisation in Apparel Merchandising, Textile Operations Management, and Compliance Management.

PLO 2:

Analysis Skills: Graduates will be able to apply both quantitative & qualitative approaches to the planning and decision-making process of an Apparel business. 

PLO 3:

Problem-Solving Skills: Graduates will be able to solve problems and discover creative solutions through analysing and evaluating data and applying advanced business models and concepts.

PLO 4:

Ethical Decision-Making & Social Responsibility Skills: Graduates will be able to develop and recommend strategies that promote the principles of social responsibility and business ethics in decision-making to effectively utilize an enterprise's resources and the global society at large.

PLO 5:

Communication and Technological Skills: Graduates will be able to discover the appropriate leadership style to lead a modern apparel business and facilitate an organization's transformation by practising the theories and tools of Planned Change.

PLO 6:

Leadership and Change Management Skills: Graduates will be able to discover the appropriate leadership style to lead a modern apparel business and facilitate an organization's transformation by practising the theories and tools of Planned Change. 

PLO 7:

Global Skills: Graduates will be able to optimise the opportunities of international business by assessing its socio-cultural, political, legal, and economic dimensions.

PLO 8:

Project and Financial Management Skill: Graduates will be able to apply the methods, tools, and techniques of project and financial management to their work as members or team leaders to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

Category MBA for Commerce/ BBA/ Textile MBA (All Disipline) Engineering/Apparel Graduates
Duration 1 Year 6 Months 2 years
Credit Hour 45 Credits 60 Credits

Total Class in a Semester: 15 Weeks

Minimum CGPA Requirements for Graduation: 2.5

Maximun Academic Years of Completion: Maximum 4 years for MBA 2 years program and 3 years for MBA 1 year 6 months Program.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: FOR MBA 1 YEARS 6 MONTHS PROGRAM

Bangladeshi Students:

i.

Minimum Qualification: 3-4 years Bachelor’s Degree (Hons.) in Commerce/ Business Administration/Textile Engineering/ Apparel Management/ Faison Designing with minimum 1 year experience at Executive Level.

ii.

A minimum GPA of 2.50 in SSC/SSC (Vocational)/ Dakhil and HSC/Alim examinations or equivalent.

Or

iii.

At least one GPA of 2.50 but an aggregate GPA of 6.00 in SSC/SSC (Vocational)/Dakhil and HSC/Alim.

Or

iv.

Students from the freedom fighters quota or with physical disability may apply with an aggregate GPA of 5.00 in SSC/SSC (Vocational)/Dakhil and HSC/Alim.

Or

v.

A Minimum of 5 Subjects in O-Level and 2 subjects in A-Level, with a minimum grade of B (GPA 4.00) in 4 subjects and C (GPA 3.50) in 3 subjects from any group.

vi.

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA 1 year 6 months programs must secure CGPA 2.50 in a four-year Bachelor program mentioned above.

viii.

Candidates must appear admission test (oral and written) and should obtain minimum 50% marks to be eligible for admission.

ix.

Students with GEd Diploma background will not be eligible for admission to the private universities.

Foreign Students

i.

Minimum Qualification: 4 year Bachelor’s degree inforementioned discipline with minimum 1 year work experience at executive level.

ii.

Minimum 16 years education and obtained the same grades in equivalent examinations from foreign/Local recognized institutions.

iii.

Candidates must appear admission test (oral & written) and should obtain minimum 50% marks to be eligible for admission.

iv.

Students with GEd Diploma background will not be eligible for admission to the private universities.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: FOR MBA 2 YEARS MONTHS PROGRAM

Bangladeshi Students:

i.

Minimum Qualification: 3 years Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 1 year work experience at executive level.

ii.

A minimum GPA 2.50 in SSC/SSC (Vocational)/ Dakhil and HSC/Alim examinations or equivalent.

Or

iii.

At least one GPA 2.50 but an aggregate GPA 6.00 in SSC/SSC (Vocational)/Dakhil and HSC/Alim.

Or

iv.

Students from the freedom fighters quota or with physical disability may apply with an aggregate GPA of 5.00 in SSC/SSC (Vocational)/Dakhil and HSC/Alim.

Or

v.

Minimum 5 Subjects in O-Level and 2 subjects in A-Level with minimum grade of B (GPA 4.00) in 4 subjects and C (GPA 3.50) in 3 subjects from any group.

vi.

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA 2 year’s programs must secure CGPA 2.00 in a four-year or a three-year Bachelor program in any discipline with minimum 01 year of continuous work experience in managerial positions.

vii.

Candidates with a two-year Bachelor’s degree will require five years of experience to be eligible for admission. Hence, the candidates work experience must be accepted by the “Work Experience Equivalence Committee” following the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) guideline of BNQF.

vii.

Candidates must appear admission test (oral and written) and should obtain minimum 50% marks to be eligible for admission.

vii.

Students with GEd Diploma background will not be eligible for admission to the private universities.

Foreign Students

i.

Minimum Qualification: 2-3 years Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 1 year work experience at executive level.

ii.

Minimum 14-15 years education and obtained the same grades mentioned above in equivalent examinations from foreign/Local recognized institutions.

iii.

Candidates with a two-year Bachelor’s degree will require five years of experience to be eligible for admission. Hence, the candidates work experience must be accepted by the “Work Experience Equivalence Committee” following the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) guideline of BNQF.

iv.

Candidates must appear admission test (oral) and should obtain minimum 50% marks to be eligible for admission.

v.

Students with GEd Diploma background will not be eligible for admission to the private universities

CATEGORY OF COURSES

General Education

MBA 1 Year 6 months MBA(2 years)
Total Courses (1x3) 03 credits (2x3) 06 credits
General Education (GE) Course Credits
1 1. GE 0541-5002
2. Professional
3. Communication Skills
3
2 4. GE 0288621 Good
5. Governance & CSR *
3

Core Courses

MBA1 Year 6 months * MBA 2 years
Total Courses 4x3=12 credits 8x3=24 credits
Core Courses Credit
3 1. ST 0541-5001 Statistic for Applied Research 3
4 2. ME 0488-5002 Managerial Economics 3
5 3. (i) HR 0413-5003 Strategic (ii) Human Resource
(iii) Management & Social Compliance*
3
6 4. MK 0414-5004 Fashion Marketing Management * 3
7 5. AC 0411-5005 Accounting for Managerial Control * 3
8 6. FM 0412-5006 Advanced Financial Management * 3
9 7. OD 0413-5007 Organizational Development and Change 3
10 8. MI 0413-5008 Management Information System 3

Apparel Merchandising Courses

Year MBA- 1 Year 6 months MBA -2 years
1st Year 1st Semester & 2ndSemester 1st Semester & 2ndSemester
2nd year 3rdSemester 3rd Semester & 4thSemester
Program MBA for all disciplines
Duration 2 Years
Credits 60 Credits
Semister-wise Course Distribution
1st Semester
(5x3cr) =15 cr
  1. Advanced Financial Management
  2. Strategic Human Resource Management & Social Compliance
  3. Apparel Fashion and Design
  4. Textile Science (Fiber-Yarn-Fabric)
  5. Advance Testing and Quality Control Management
2nd Semester
(5x3cr) =15cr
  1. Fashion Marketing Management
  2. Managerial Accounting
  3. Introduction to Pattern and CAD
  4. Clothing Materials and Cutting Room Management
  5. Knitwear Manufacturing
3rd Semester
(5x3cr)=15 cr
  1. Good Governance & CSR (GE)
  2. Production and Operations Management in RMG
  3. Sewing Techniques and Apparel Production Process
  4. Dyeing, Printing, Finishing and Washing
  5. Apparel Merchandising Management
4th Semester
(5x3cr)=15cr
  1. Management Information System
  2. Communication Skills (GE)
  3. Statistics for Applied Research
  4. Organizational Development & Change
  5. Managerial Economics
Program MBA Program
Duration 1 Year 6 Months
Credits 45 Credits
Semister-wise Course Distribution
1st Semester
(5x3cr) =15 cr
  1. Advanced Financial Management
  2. Strategic Human Resource Management & Social Compliance
  3. Apparel Fashion and Design
  4. Textile Science (Fiber-Yarn-Fabric)
  5. Advance Testing and Quality Control Management
2nd Semester
(5x3cr) =15cr
  1. Fashion Marketing Management
  2. Managerial Accounting
  3. Introduction to Pattern and CAD
  4. Clothing Materials and Cutting Room Management
  5. Room Management
  6. Knitwear Manufacturing
3rd Semester
(5x3cr)=15 cr
  1. Good Governance & CSR (GE)
  2. Production and Operations
  3. Management in RMG
  4. Sewing Techniques and Apparel Production Process
  5. Dyeing, Printing, Finishing and Washing
  6. Apparel Merchandising Management
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