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Course Curriculum
PG Program

Department : Fashion Management Studies


Specialization / Program: Master of Fashion Management

Year: 2013

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Academic Plan for Semester - I
(For entire curriculum July December)
: Fashion Management Studies (FMS)
: Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

Subject typeTheory (TH) /


Process (PB)/
Department Elective
(DE)/ Common
Elective (CE)

Hour / Semester / Week

Credits

TH

Business Statistics for Research

42

MFM105T

Core

TH

Fabric Knowledge for Merchandisers

42

MFM107P

Non-Core

PB

Organizational Behaviour

42

MFM109T

Core

TH

Managerial Economics

42

MFM111P

Non-Core

PB

Professional Practices

42

MFM113P

Non-Core

PB

Fashion Orientation

42

MFM115T

Core

TH

Fashion Marketing Management

42

MFM117T

Core

TH

Fashion Merchandising

42

MFM119P

Core

PB

Marketing Research

42

OE121

Non-Core

OE

Supply Chain Management & E-Business

4.5

4.5

63

Lecture

3
3

Total Hours /
Week

Core

Subject

Practical /
Workshops

MFM103T

Subject Code

Tot al Hours /
Semester

Tutorial /
Seminars / Field
Study
Monitored Self
Study

Core / Non Core

Department
Programme/Specialization

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MFM101P

Non-Core

PB

Outbound Program (Between Ist Semester & IInd


Semester)

Total Hours for Week


Total Credits for Semester

31.5
26

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Academic Plan for Semester - II
(For entire curriculum January to June)
Department
Programme/Specialization

: Fashion Management Studies (FMS)


: Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

Tot al Hours /
Semester

Credits

42

42

42

42

42

42

Visual Merchandising

42

Apparel Quality Management

42

Lecture

MFM104T

Core

TH

Accounting and Costing for Managers

MEM106P

Core

PB

Pattern Appreciation & Garment


Manufacturing

MFM108T

Core

TH

Fashion Retail and Mall Management

MFM110P

Non-Core

PB

IT for Management

MFM112T

Core

TH

Consumer and Industrial Buying


Behaviour

MFM114P

Core

PB

Fashion Export Merchandising and


EXIM Documentation

MFM116P

Non-Core

PB

MFM118DE

Non-Core

DE

3
3
3
3
3

Monitored Self
Study

Subject

Practical /
Workshops

Total Hours / Week

Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study

Subject typeTheory (TH) /


Process (PB) /
Department Elective
(DE)/ Common
Elective (CE)

Subject Code

Core / Non Core

Hour / Semester / Week

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Non-Core

DE

Fashion Forecasting and Product


Development

42

MFM122DE

Non-Core

DE

Store Operations

42

MFM124DE

Non-Core

DE

Applied Research I

42

MFM126DE

Non-Core

DE

Sales and Distribution Management

42

OE128

Non-Core

OE

Applied OB

4.5

4.5

63

MFM102II

Core

320

PB

Fashion Industry Internship and Training


(Between 2nd & 3rd Semester)

6-8 weeks

Total Hours for Week


(Subject: 7 Mandatory+2 DE out of 5 DE+1OE)
Total Credits for Semester
Internship total - Hrs /Duration /credit

31.5
24
320/6-8 Weeks/6

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Academic Plan for Semester - III
(For entire curriculum July to December)
: Fashion Management Studies (FMS)
: Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

Credits

TH

Financial Management

42

MFM205T

Core

TH

Operations Research

42

MFM207T

Core

TH

Fashion Brand Management

42

MFM209T

Core

TH

Strategic Management

42

MFM211P

Core

PB

Special Product Groups

42

MFM213T

Core

TH

Intellectual Property Rights

42

MFM215P

Non-Core

PB

Entrepreneurship Management

42

MFM217DE

Non-Core

DE

Global Marketing

42

MFM219DE

Non-Core

DE

Services Marketing

42

MFM221DE

Non-Core

DE

Human Resource Management

42

Lecture

3
3

Tutorial /
Seminars /
Field Study

Core

Subject

Practical /
Workshops

MFM203T

Subject Code

Tot al Hours /
Semester

Total Hours /
Week

Hour / Semester / Week


Monitored Self
Study

Subject typeTheory (TH) /


Process (PB) /
Department Elective
(DE)/ Common
Elective (CE)

Core / Non Core

Department
Programme/Specialization

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Non-Core

DE

Fashion Marketing Communication


and Social Media Marketing

42

MFM225DE

Non-Core

DE

Corporate Social Responsibility

42

MFM227DE

Non-Core

DE

Luxury Management

42

MFM201IS

Core

PB

Fashion Industry Market Survey/ Custer Study


(Between 3rd Semester & 4th Semester)

12

Total Hours for Weeks


(Subject: 7 Mandatory+2 DE out of 6 DE)
Total Credits for Semester

Fashion Industry Market Survey total -Hrs /Duration /credit

48

96

156

27
23

156/4 Weeks/3

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Academic Plan for Semester - IV
(For entire curriculum January to June)

GP

Graduation Research Project

Total Hours for Semester


Total Credits for Semester

560
18

Research Project total -Hrs /Duration /credit

560/16 Weeks/18

Total Hours /
Week

Monitored Self
Study

Tutorial /
Seminars / Field
Study

Practical /
Workshops

Lecture

Subject

Credits

Core

Hour / Semester / Week

Tot al Hours /
Semester

MFM202GP

: Fashion Management Studies (FMS)


: Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

Subject typeTheory (TH) /


Process (PB) /
Department Elective
(DE)/ Common
Elective (E)

Subject Code

Core / Non Core

Department
Programme/Specialization

560

18

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Department of FMS MFM Programme
Evaluation Matrix

20

20

20

40

100

MFM105T

Core

TH

Fabric Knowledge for Merchandisers

20

20

20

40

100

MFM107P

Non-Core

PB

Organizational Behaviour

20

20

20

40

100

MFM109T

Core

TH

Managerial Economics

20

20

20

40

100

MFM111P

Non-Core

PB

Professional Practices

10

10

20

20

40

100

MFM113P

Non-Core

PB

Fashion Orientation

20

20

20

40

100

MFM115T

Core

TH

Fashion Marketing Management

20

20

20

40

100

MFM117T

Core

TH

Fashion Merchandising

10

10

10

10

20

40

100

MFM119P

Core

PB

Marketing Research

20

20

20

40

100

OE121

Non-Core

OE

Supply Chain Management & E-Business

20

20

20

40

100

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Case Study

Business Statistics for Research

Mid Term Exam


/Jury
End Term
Exam/ Jury

Case Study

TH

Subject

Benchmark
Assignment-2
Benchmark
Assignment-3

Subject typeTheory (TH) /


Process (PB)
/Department Elective
(DE)/ Common Elective
(CE)

Core

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Core / Non Core

MFM103T

Subject Code
Semester - I

Evaluation Matrix


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Evaluation Matrix

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Case Study

Case Study

TH

Accounting and Costing for Managers

10

10

10

10

20

40

100

MEM106P

Core

PB

Pattern Appreciation & Garment


Manufacturing

20

20

20

40

100

Total

Subject typeTheory (TH) /


Process (PB)
/Department Elective
(DE)/ Common Elective
(CE)

Core

Subject

Mid Term Exam


/Jury
End Term
Exam/ Jury

Core / Non Core

MFM104T

Subject Code
Semester - II

Evaluation Matrix

MFM108T

Core

TH

Fashion Retail and Mall Management

20

20

20

40

100

MFM110P

Non-Core

PB

IT for Management

20

20

20

40

100

MFM112T

Core

TH

Consumer and Industrial Buying Behaviour

10

20

20

40

100

MFM114P

Core

PB

Fashion Export Merchandising and EXIM


Documentation

10

10

20

20

40

100

MFM116P

Non-Core

PB

Visual Merchandising

10

10

10

10

20

40

100

MFM118DE

Non-Core

DE

Apparel Quality Management

15

25

20

40

100

MFM120DE

Non-Core

DE

Fashion Forecasting and Product


Development

10

10

10

10

20

40

100

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Non-Core

DE

Store Operations

20

20

MFM124DE

Non-Core

DE

Applied Research I

20

20

MFM126DE

Non-Core

DE

Sales and Distribution Management

20

20

OE128

Non-Core

OE

Applied OB

15

15

10

Subject
Code

Core/Non
Core

Subject Type

MFM102II

Core

PB

Subject
Fashion Industry Internship and Training
(Between 2nd & 3rd Semester)

20

40

100

20

40

100

20

40

100

20

40

100

Mentor

Industry
Feedback

External
Jury

Total

20

30

50

100

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Evaluation Matrix

Mid Term
Exam /Jury
End Term
Exam/ Jury

MFM203T

Core

TH

Financial Management

10

10

10

10

20

40

100

MFM205T

Core

TH

Operations Research

10

10

20

20

40

100

MFM207T

Core

TH

Fashion Brand Management

20

20

20

40

100

MFM209T

Core

TH

Strategic Management

20

20

20

40

100

MFM211P

Core

PB

Special Product Groups

20

20

20

40

100

MFM213T

Core

TH

Intellectual Property Rights

20

10

10

20

40

100

MFM215P

Non-Core

PB

Entrepreneurship Management

20

20

20

40

100

MFM217DE

Non-Core

DE

Global Marketing

10

10

20

20

40

100

MFM219DE

Non-Core

DE

Services Marketing

20

20

20

40

100

MFM221DE

Non-Core

DE

Human Resource Management

20

20

20

40

100

MFM223DE

Non-Core

DE

Fashion Marketing Communication and Social

20

20

20

40

100

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Case Study

Benchmark
Assignment-2
Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Subject typeTheory (TH) /


Process (PB)/
Department Elective
(DE)/ Elective (E)

Subject

Case Study

Semester - III

Subject Code

Core / Non Core

Evaluation Matrix


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Media Marketing
MFM225DE

Non-Core

DE

Corporate Social Responsibility

20

20

20

40

100

MFM227DE

Non-Core

DE

Luxury Management

20

20

20

40

100

Subject
Code

Core/Non
Core

MFM201IS

Core

Subject
Type
PB

Subject

Fashion Industry Market Survey/ Cluster


Study (Between 3rd & 4th Semester)

Mentor

CIC or
Departmental
Representative

External
Jury

Total

20

30

50

100

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Total

Graduation Research Project

External Jury

Core

Industry
Feedback

Core / Non Core

Subject

Internal Jury

GP

Evaluation Matrix

Internal Guide/
Mentor

MFM202GP

Subject typeTheory (TH) /


Process (PB) /
Department Elective
(DE)/ Common Elective
(CE)

Subject Code

Semester - IV

Evaluation Matrix

20

20

20

40

100

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Table of Contents
Semester

Subject code

Between 1st
& 2nd
Semester
II

Core/
Non Core

Subject type Theory (TH) /


Process (PB) / Department
elective (DE) / Elective
(CE)

MFM103T

Core

TH

Business Statistics for Research

18

MFM105T

Core

TH

Fabric Knowledge for Merchandisers

24

MFM107P

Non-Core

PB

Organizational Behaviour

32

MFM109T

Core

TH

Managerial Economics

39

MFM111P

Non-Core

PB

Professional Practices

45

MFM113P

Non-Core

PB

Fashion Orientation

53

MFM115T

Core

TH

Fashion Marketing Management

61

MFM117T

Core

TH

Fashion Merchandising

69

MFM119P

Core

PB

Marketing Research

76

OE121

Non-Core

OE

Supply Chain Management & E-Business

81

MFM101P

Non-Core

PB

Outbound Program

88

MFM104T

Core

TH

Accounting and Costing for Managers

90

MEM106P

Core

PB

Pattern Appreciation & Garment Manufacturing

98

Subject

Page No.

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Between
2nd & 3rd
Semester
III

MFM108T

Core

TH

Fashion Retail and Mall Management

103

MFM110P

Non-Core

PB

IT for Management

110

MFM112T

Core

TH

Consumer and Industrial Buying Behaviour

116

MFM114P

Core

PB

Fashion Export Merchandising and EXIM


Documentation

123

MFM116P

Non-Core

PB

Visual Merchandising

129

MFM118DE

Non-Core

DE

Apparel Quality Management

136

MFM120DE

Non-Core

DE

Fashion Forecasting and Product Development

142

MFM122DE

Non-Core

DE

Store Operations

151

MFM124DE

Non-Core

DE

Applied Research I

158

MFM126DE

Non-Core

DE

Sales and Distribution Management

162

OE128

Non-Core

OE

Applied OB

168

MFM102II

Core

II

Fashion Industry Internship and Training

172

MFM203T

Core

TH

Financial Management

177

MFM205T

Core

TH

Operations Research

184

MFM207T

Core

TH

Fashion Brand Management

190

MFM209T

Core

TH

Strategic Management

200

MFM211P

Core

PB

Special Product Groups

207

MFM213T

Core

TH

Intellectual Property Rights

214

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Between
3rd & 4th
Semester
IV

MFM215P

Non-Core

PB

Entrepreneurship Management

227

MFM217DE

Non-Core

DE

Global Marketing

236

MFM219DE

Non-Core

DE

Services Marketing

243

MFM221DE

Non-Core

DE

Human Resource Management

250

MFM223DE

Non-Core

DE

Fashion Marketing Communication and Social


Media Marketing

260

MFM225DE

Non-Core

DE

Corporate Social Responsibility

268

MFM227DE

Non-Core

DE

Luxury Management

276

MFM201IS

Core

IS

283
Fashion Industry Market Survey/Cluster Study

MFM202GP

Core

GP

Graduation Research Project

286

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Subject Code

MFM103T

Subject

Sessions

Business Statistics for


Research

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

Core

TH

42

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective: - To understand the Fundamentals of statistics and their application in the field of Fashion industry and Marketing
research.
Course Structure:
Concept Domain: Univariate, Bivariate and Multi-variate analysis and its application in Fashion Business, Data collection-analysis
and interpretation, Data analysis, Table formation, Averages, Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Chi square, Cross tabs, F Test, t Test, and their
application in the fashion industry and marketing research.
Knowledge Domain: Quantitative knowledge: The course takes a quantitative approach to business decisions, where decisions are
computed mathematically based on statistical formulas. Thus the students will significantly enhance their quantitative skills.
Skill Domain: Skill to understanding about the fundamentals of statistics.

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Course Contents:
Session
Hrs

Content

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Details of
Total hrs
Details of the contents to
Keywords of the
Detailed referencing
number of
required for
be taught
chapter to define the
with text book/
sessions required one chapter and
depth of the input
publishers/ edition
per chapter/ topic further breakup
with Page No.
per topic
1
Introduction to Statistics Scope of statistics and Statistics for
What and why?
its applications in
Managers- Richard
(Application of statistics marketing &
I.Levin, David S.
in the field of Marketing, managerial decision Rubin.-7th edition
Business and Research making. Collection,
Chapter 1-2, page 13
need to be explained with classification and
67
sufficient examples)
presentation of data

2-3

4-5
6

Measures of central
tendency,
( The application of the
central tendency in the
field of business like
retail, marketing, pricing
and promotion need to
be elaborated with
examples)
Probability Distributions,
( Application of
probability distribution in
the field of management
research need to be
explained)

Hrs

Practical / Self
Workshop Study
Hrs

Hrs

Mean, Median, Mode, Statistics for


Range, Mean
Managers- I.Levin,
deviation,
David S. Rubin.-7th
edition
6

Normal Distribution, Statistics for


Sampling distribution Managers- Richard
I.Levin, David S.
Rubin-7th edition
Chapter 5-6,page
221341

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Chi Square

Chi Square as a test


of independence

(Application of Chi
Square to identify the
3
dependency between two
marketing variables such
as price and brand
preference need to be
explained)
Estimation, Confidence
intervals means and
proportions.
3
( Application of
estimation in the field of
marketing research need
to be explained )
Mid-Term Examination
Testing of hypothesis for Z Test, t test
simple mean proportions
(Large and small
samples), Difference
9
between proportion
(Application of
Hypothesis in the field of
marketing research is to
be explained)
Karl Pearson's coefficient Scatter diagram, Karl
of correlation, Correlation Pearson's coefficient
( Application of the
of correlation,
3
correlation in the field of
marketing such as the
correlation between price
and sales turnover need

8
9-11

12

David S. Rubin-7th
edition Chapter11,page 568645
3

Statistics for
Managers- Richard
I.Levin, David S.
Rubin-7th edition
Chapter 8,page 401493

Statistics for
Managers- Richard I.
Levin, David S.
Rubin-7th edition
9

Statistics for
Managers- Richard I.
Levin, David S.
Rubin-7th edition
Chapter 12,page 647715

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to be explained)
13

14-15

16

Spearmen's rank
Spearmen's rank
correlation,
correlation
(How rank correlation
can be used to find out
the difference between
the preference ranking by
two groups need to be
explained)
Linear regression
Simple bivariate
analysis
regression analysis
Forecasting
(y=a+bx types) Time
(Application of linear
series analysis,
regression in for the
moving averages,
different forecasting like Methods of least
sales forecasting need to square
be explained)

Statistics for
Managers- Richard
I.Levin, David S.
Rubin-7th edition

Statistics for
Managers- Richard
I.Levin, David S.
Rubin-7th edition
Chapter 12,page 647715 Statistics for
Managers- Richard
I.Levin, David S.
Rubin-7th edition
Chapter 15,page 861903

End-Term Examination
Suggested references Books:
1. Statistics for Marketing: Levin Richard & David Rubin
2. Marketing Research - Rajendra Nargundkar (TMH)
3. Statistical Methods by S.P. Gupta

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


1. Journal of Fashion Marketing
2. Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research
3. The Economics Times
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Indian Growth and Development Review


Times of India
Economic and political weekly
Ebsco
Emerald
Proquest

Evaluation Matrix:

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Mid - Term
Exam / Jury

End - Term
Exam/ Jury

Total

Evaluation Matrix

20

20

--

--

--

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:
Class lectures
Learning outcome:
Understanding about the fundamentals of statistics in the field of fashion industry.
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Central Tendency, Estimation, Chi square test,

Evaluation parameter

Performance in the Unit Test

Type of assignment

Written Test
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Weight age

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Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

Problem on Hypothesis Testing/Forecasting (Regression Analysis)

Evaluation parameter

Performance in the Unit Test

Type of assignment

Written Test

Weight age

20

Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper


Mid-term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

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Subject Code

Subject

Sessions
Lecture

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C/NC)

Subject
Type(TH/ PB/
DE/CE)

42

Core

TH

Practical / Workshop
Fabric Knowledge for
Merchandisers

MFM105T

Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self-Study
Total

Pre-requisite

: Nil

Course
objective

To understand the importance of the textile industry & its various segments.
To understand the performance characteristics of different fibres & fabrics.
To be familiar with the terminology of textiles in commercial use.
To know the distinction between the various yarn types, their properties and end use.
To explain how fabrics are produced & its various construction procedures.
To understand the different dyeing and printing techniques.
To understand the importance of finishing processes, both mechanical and chemical.

Course structure:
Concept domain: The students should have a basic understanding of various textile materials used commonly in garment
manufacturing.
Knowledge domain: To enable the students to critically evaluate different fabric on quality and cost parameter.
Skill domain: The students should be able to identify different textile material and appreciate the difference between them.

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Course contents:
Session
Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/
topic
1

Hrs

Content

Keywords

Reference

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

Detailed referencing with


text book/ publishers/
edition with Page No.

Lecture Practical /
Workshop

Major textiles sectors Indian Textile Journal


(Handloom,
Fabric science By Joseph
Powerloom, Mill),
J. Pizzuto, 7th Edition Chtextiles hubs in India,
1
Market statistics,
Market growth etc.
Cotton, wool, silk, jute, Fabric science By
Textile fiberspolyester, nylon, lycra, Joseph.J.Pizzuto 7th
Definitions,
linen, viscos
Sources of fiber,
Edition
Fiber properties,
Understanding of
Fiber classification
Textiles by Phyelis G.
Tortora & Nille J. Collier,
(Pg. No. 25-44, 65-124)
Fiber to Fabric by
Bernard P.
Spun and filament
Yarn and sewing
Understanding of
yarn. Novelty and
threads, Yarn
Textiles by Phyelis G.
numbering system, textured yarns. Nm,
Tortora & Billie J. Collier
Ne, Nf, Dn, tex
Sewing threads,
(Pg. No. 219- 227)
Technical
Fiber to Fabric by
specifications to
Bernard P. Corbman
buy fabrics
(Pg. No. 22, 25-27, 45,
46-51,76- 78,273-280 )
Fabric science By Joseph
J. Pizzuto, 7th Edition,
Ch-4

Introduction to the
structure and
major segments of
the textiles
industry

Hrs

Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

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Types of loom,
motions of a loom,
plain twill and satin
weave, defects in
woven fabric

Woven fabric,
Manufacturing of
woven fabrics,
Defects in woven
fabrics

Understanding of Textiles
by Phyelis G. Tortora &
Billie J. Collier (Pg. No.
253-261, 272-279)
Fiber to Fabric by
Bernard P. Corbman (Pg.
No. 65-68, 78-90)
Fabric science By Joseph
J. Pizzuto, 7th Edition
Ch-5
Understanding of fabrics
By
P.Tortora and B.Collier
Herringbone, pile,
Hand-outs
leno, jacquard, dobby, Live Textiles Book By
madras checks,
Sarv International
chinos, muslin, denim,
chiffon gingham, crepe,
calico, georgette,
gabardine, flannel,
corduroy, fil-a-fil,
chambray, canvas,
brocade, cambric,
Organza, oxford, seer
sucker organdy, terry
poplin, pique, taffeta,
tapestry, tweed,
velvet,

Various weaves
and fabrics

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6

Principle of
knitting, knitted
fabric structure,
defects in knitted
fabrics

Knitting process,
knitting structures,
defects in knitted
fabrics, different
types of stitches.

Various types of
knitted fabrics

Mid-term Examination
Nonwoven
fabrics-materials
& usages
3

Understanding of
Textiles by Phyelis G.
Tortora & Billie J. Collier
(Pg. No. 295- 299, 302313)
Fiber to Fabric by
Bernard P. Corbman Pg.
No. 104- 124)
Fabric science By
Joseph.J.Pizzuto 7th
Edition,Ch-6
Understanding of fabrics
By P.Tortora and B.
Collier

Birds eye, crochets,


jersey, interlock,
ottoman rib, piqu,
polar fleece, feeder
stripe, auto stripe,
engineered stripes,
milano, pile knit,
pointelle, purl,
raschel, rib, tricot,

Hand-outs

needle punched,
bonded, melt blown,
fusible, spun laced,
spun bonded

Fabric Science By
Joseph.J.Pizzuto

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10

11

12
3
13

Textile dyeing,
Different types of
dyes, Their
properties and
application,
Defects in dyeing

Textile printing,
Methods and
styles of printing,
Adv/dis-adv of
different types of
printing, Defects
in printing

Textile finishes,
Classification of
finishes, Resins,
Important finishes
Costing of fabric

Understanding of
Textiles by Phyelis G.
Tortora & Billie J. Collier
(Pg. No. 414- 421)
Fiber to Fabric by
Bernard P. Corbman
(Pg. 201-221)
Fabric science By
Joseph.J.Pizzuto, 7th
Edition, Ch-6
Understanding of fabrics
Direct ,discharge
Understanding of
etc., rotary, handTextiles by Phyelis G.
screen, digital etc.
Tortora & Billie J. Collier
(Pg. No. 427-442)
Fiber to Fabric by
Bernard P. Corbman
(Pg. No. 223- 243)
Fabric science By
Joseph.J.Pizzuto, 7th
Edition, Ch-8
Functional finishes,
Hand-out
aesthetic finishes,
Fabric science By
mechanical finishes
Joseph.J.Pizzuto,7th
and chemical finishes. Edition, Ch-10

Spinning, weaving,
colouring and
finishing cost etc.

3
14

Types of dyes,
affinity and their
fastness properties,
stages of dyeing and
their implication

Identification of
various textile
materials/ Swatch
File Submission
Student Group
Presentation
(Fibre / Yarn /
Weaves/ Knits)

Hand-outs

Textile Fibres by V.A.


Shennai (Pg. No. 481494)
Fabric science By
Joseph.J.Pizzuto,7th
Edition,Ch-14,
Understanding of fabrics
By P.Tortora and

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Student Group
Presentation
of Assignment - 2

3
16

End-term Examination

Suggested references Books:


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Fabric science By Joseph.J.Pizzuto 7th edition


Weaving calculation by Sen Gupta
Textiles from fiber to fabric By B. P. Corbman
Understanding of fabrics By P.Tortora and .Collier
Live Textiles Book By Sarv International (www.sarvinternational.com)

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


1.
2.
3.
4.

Indian Textile Journal


JTN
Textiles Outlook International
Knitting International

Evaluation Matrix:

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

--

--

--

20

40

Total

Benchmark
Assignment-3

20

End - Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Mid - Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix

100

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Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Field Visits
Term Assignment
1-2 expert lectures from industry
Learning outcome:
The students will gain a basic understanding of the value chain in textile manufacturing. The pursuant will be able to identify
different textile material and will be well equipped with knowledge of critical aspects of fabric sourcing.

Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)


Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Research on fibre/ yarn - ( Cotton ,silk, wool, jute, linen, Rayon, polyester, nylon, Spandex-Any 5
fibre class)

Evaluation parameter

Collection of Samples-Source-Analysis & interpretation, application, quality of report.

Type of assignment

Document submission

Weight age

20

Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

Different weaves , knits & nonwovens -Collection of Samples -Analysis of fibre content , weave /
knit name, fabric name & description , width, end use, quality of presentation.

Evaluation parameter

Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation, managerial application, quality
of the report

Type of assignment

Document submission

Weight age

20

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Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper
Mid-term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

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Subject Code

Subject

Sessions

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/ PB/
DE/CE)

Lecture

MFM107P

Organizational
Behaviour

Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

3
42

Non-Core

PB

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective:
- To impart students with the basic processes and principles that underline human behavior.
- To focus on ways to enhance organizational effectiveness through people.
- To understand how to effectively recognize and resolve human issues in organizational settings
- To develop an ability to catalyze harmonious relationship amongst employee groups.
Course structure:
Concept Domain: The course aims to help the students understand individual and group behaviour in an organizational setting to
groom industry leaders for the fashion industry.
Knowledge domain: It also aims to impart skills to students for managing people through understanding of self and interpersonal
relationships
Skill domain: It prepares the students to understand human strategies that are involved in overall business success.

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Course contents:
Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/
topic
1

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught

Introduction to
Organizational
Behavior

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the chapter


to define the depth of the
input

Detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition with
P. No.

Hrs

Management Roles

Organizational
Behavior/ Robbins,
Judge/ Vohra

Management skills

Pearson 14th edition

What is OB

Chapter 1

Disciplines that
contribute to OB

Page 4-32

Management functions

2-3

Keywords

The OB Model
Personality theories
Values

Personality &
Values

Self
Study
Hrs

Organizational
Behavior/ Robbins,
Judge/ Vohra
Pearson 14th edition

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Chapter 5
Page 124-157

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4-5

Perception and
Individual
decision Making

Factors influencing
perception
Person perceptionShortcuts in judging
others

Organizational
Behavior/ Robbins,
Judge/ Vohra
Pearson 14th
Chapter 6

Decision making in
organizations and
decision making models

6
Pages 158-191

Influences in decision
making
6

Ethics in decision making


Early theories of
motivation

Motivation
concepts

Contemporary theories of
motivation

Pearson 14th

Motivating by job design

Chapter 7 and 8

Employee involvement
7

Organizational
Behavior/ Robbins,
Judge/ Vohra
3

Pages 192-261

Rewards to motivate
Case Study

Case Study -1

Mid-term Submission

Foundations of
group Behavior
Understanding
work Teams
3

Stages of group
Formation

Organizational
Behavior/ Robbins,
Judge/ Vohra

Group properties

Pearson 14th

Group Decision Making


Types of teams

Chapter 9
Pages 262-299
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10
11

Case Study -2
Conflict and
negotiation

Creating effective teams

Chapter 10

Turning individuals into


team players

Pages 300-327

Case Study
Transitions in conflict
thought
The conflict process

3
Organizational
Behavior/ Robbins,
Judge/ Vohra
Pearson 14th

Negotiation
Chapter 14
12-13

Leadership

Trait theories
Behavioral theories
Contingency theories

Pages 438- 473


Organizational
Behavior/ Robbins,
Judge/ Vohra
Pearson 14th

LMX theory

Chapter 12

Charismatic v/s
transformational
leadership

Pages 360-403
6

Authentic leadership
Leading for future
Challenges to the
leadership construct
Finding and creating
effective leaders
14

Power and

Defining power

Organizational

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politics
Contrasting leadership
and power

Behavior/ Robbins,
Judge/ Vohra

Bases of power

14th. edition
Pearson
Chapter 13

Dependency-key to
power

Pages 404-437

Power tactics
Sexual harassmentunequal power in
workplace
Politics- power in action
Causes and
consequences of political
behavior

15

Ethics of political
behavior
What is organization
structure

Foundations of
organization
Structure

Common organization
designs
3

Organizational
Behavior/ Robbins,
Judge/ Vohra
Pearson 14th

New design options

Chapter 15

Why structures differ

Pages 474- 503

Organization designs
and employee behavior
16

End -Term Jury

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

EBSCO
Proquest
Emerald
International Journal of Manpower
Human Resource Management International Digest
Strategic HR Review
Personnel Review

Evaluation Matrix:

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

--

--

--

Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Case Lead
Personal Interview
Group discussion
1-2 expert lectures from industry

20

40

Total

Benchmark
Assignment-3

20

End - Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Mid - Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix

100

Understanding of concepts
Experiential learning
Interaction between students
Reflection of understanding

Learning outcome:
1) Basic understanding of the basic processes and principles that underline human behaviour.
2) Understanding of problem solving approach to management

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3) Understanding of various types of organizations with respect to MNCs domestic brands, retailing and garment
manufacturing SSI units.
4) Development of managerial skills in the areas of decision making, training & development, team building and motivating
people and how people behave in organization.

Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)


Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Case study on any topic to be covered pre mid-term

Evaluation parameter

Depth of understanding theory and its applications.

Type of assignment

Document Submission & Presentation

Weightage

20

Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

Case study on any topic to be covered post mid-term

Evaluation parameter

Identifying the central issue and using theory to form creative solution

Type of assignment

Document Submission & Presentation

Weightage

20

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Subject Code

Subject

Sessions
Lecture

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

Practical / Workshop
MFM109T

Managerial
Economics

Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study

42

Core

TH

Self Study
Total

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective: To understand the fundamentals of economic theory and their application in the field of fashion industry
Course Structure:
Concept Domain: Theory of Demand, Supply and Cost, Price Elasticity of Demand , Cross elasticity of Demand
Knowledge Domain: The course takes a quantitative approach to business decisions; the students will significantly enhance their
quantitative skills.
Skill Domain: Students learn how to anticipate how other firms and consumers will respond to decisions they make.

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Course contents:
Session

Hrs

Content

Details of
number of
sessions
required
per chapter/
topic
1-3

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords
Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

Reference

Lecture

Detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition with
pg no

Hrs

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

Introduction,
Demand Theory
and Analysis
Cardinal utility
approach

Difference between
Managerial Economics
micro and macro,
D N Dwivedi Pages
managerial
101-118
economics Utility Cardinal and Ordinal
, marginal concept,
9
law of demand,
9
Consumer
equilibrium,
derivation of
individual demand
curve, shift in
demand curve
Benchmarked assignment 1- a) Elucidate Managerial Economics serves as a link between traditional economics and decision
sciences for business (Example questions) Decision-making or
b) Justify - Managerial economics is economics applied in decision-making or
c) What causes a movement along the demand curve and what causes shifts in the demand curve? Explain.

4-5
6

Ordinal utility
approach

Meaning of
indifference curves,
Properties, budget
line, consumer

Managerial Economics
D N Dwivedi
Pages 118-138

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8
9

Revealed
Preference
Theory, Price
elasticity

Case Study -1

Mid- term Examination


Production
Function
3

10-11
6

Cost functions,
Market
structures.

equilibrium
derivation of
demand curve
Market demand,
elasticity of demand,
determinants of
price elasticity
Cross elasticity,
income elasticity,
promotional
elasticity
Case Study

Laws of production,
short run and long
run laws of
production, returns
to scale, isoquants,
budget constraints
and line.
Breakeven analysis,
economies of scale
Perfect competition,
monopoly,
monopolistic and
oligopoly

Managerial Economics
D N Dwivedi Pages 140,
145-174.
3

3
Managerial Economics
D N Dwivedi
Pages 209-234, 238241.

Managerial Economics
D N Dwivedi Pages
246-272,301-305

Benchmarked assignment 2- (10 marks) presentation on current monetary and fiscal policy
12

Price & Output


decisions under
different market
structures, Price
discrimination

Pricing decisions
under different
market structures.

Managerial Economics
D N Dwivedi Pages
306-350

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14-15

16

Case Study -2
Macroeconomics
analysis,
monetary and
fiscal policy

Case Study
National income
GNP, GDP, NNP
Two Sector Model,
current fiscal policy,
discussion of current
monetary policy

3
Managerial Economics
D N Dwivedi
Pages 433-448,583599.

End-term Examination

Suggested references Books:


1. Managerial Economics: Varshney & Maheshwary
2. Managerial Economics: Reckie & crooke
3. Managerial Economics: Craig Peterson
4. An Introduction to Positive Economics: Lipsey Chrystal, Eighth edition
Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Journal of Fashion Marketing


Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research
The Economics Times
Indian Growth and Development Review
Times of India
Economic and political weekly
Ebsco
Emerald
Proquest

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Evaluation Matrix:

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

--

--

--

20

40

Total

Benchmark
Assignment-3

20

End - Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Mid - Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix

100

Teaching Tools:
Class lectures
Presentation by the students
Case study
Literature survey
1-2 expert lectures from industry
Learning outcome:
Understanding about the fundamentals of statistics and economics in the field of fashion industry.
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1
a)Elucidate- Managerial Economics serves as a link between traditional economics and
decision sciences for business decision making (or)
Details/ description of assignment
b)Justify- Managerial economics is economics applied in decision-making (or)
c) What causes a movement along the demand curve and what causes shifts in the demand
curve? Explain.
Evaluation parameter
Understanding of the concept
Type of assignment
Document submission
Weight age
20
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Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

Presentation on current monetary and fiscal policy


Content, Individual Understanding, Presentation
Presentation
20

Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper


Mid-term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice / Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice / Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

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Subject Code

MFM111P

Subject

Sessions

Professional
Practices

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
-

42

None-Core

PB

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective:
-

To impart students the basic principles of communication, ethics and etiquettes for the work place
To understand how people interact and communicate through various forms of communication
Focus on ways to enhance ethics in decision making
Develop presentation skills and effective delivery of presentations
Inculcate professional etiquette for the new, global work place

Course structure:
Concept Domain: Communication, ethics, values
Knowledge Domain: Understanding of the above concepts
Skill Domain- Communication skills, presentation skills, writing skills

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Course contents:
Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/
topic

Total hrs
required for
one
chapter
and further
breakup
per topic

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught

Communication

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the chapter to


define the depth of the input

detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with pg no

Hrs

Communication Barriers
Paraverbal Communication
Skills
Non-Verbal
Communication
Multicultural
Communication

Communication

Self
Study
Hrs

What is communication? How


do we communicate? Various
factors in communication?

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

(show movie The


Gods must be crazy)

Classroom activity on these


topics
Speaking Like a STAR
(Situation, Task, Action,
Result)
Listening Skills

On the spot
evaluation

Asking Good Questions


Mastering the Art of
Conversation
Assignment 1 : Role play

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games 10 marks
3

Business Writing

Words, Sentences,
Paragraphs

3
4

3
Business Writing

Business Writing
3

Presentation
Skills

Classroom activity on these


topics
Emails and Business letters,
Reports and Executive
Summary

Classroom activity on these


topics
Proposals, Briefs, Resumes.
Assignment 2: Brief for
Assignment a report on any
particular subject
Submission of Assignment II 10 marks
Preparing your presentation

Define your objective


Understanding your
audience
Deciding what to say and
getting organized
Developing effective
visuals
Rehearsing
Making an effective
delivery

MID TERM EXAM 20 Marks Make a presentation as a group any particular subject. (change in the lifestyle of the Indian
consumer)
7
Presentation
Preparation of presentation
3
3
Skills
and submission

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8

Presentation
Skills
3

Class presentation
3

Spot Evaluation
Submission

MID TERM Evaluation


Constructive Feedback

10

Professional
Ethics

Ethics & the ethical


theories
Principles of ethical
decision making
Moral Mazes

11

Professional
Ethics
3

Ethical flow chart


Moral Pluralism
Categorical Imperative,
The Sunshine Test

Professional
Ethics

Understanding Values
Conflict Management

Professional
Ethics

Case study on ethical value


clarification

12

13

Announcement of Assignment III Students to come up with a similar personal ethical code of own, Time: 2 weeks; Marks 20
14
Professional
Understanding Etiquette
Etiquette
Before we look at etiquette
rules across multiple
business-related scenarios,
3
3
its best to explain what
etiquette means.
We would also look at the
many ways business etiquette
can improve a company or
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organizations bottom line.
Etiquette covers most aspects
of social interaction, including
self-presentation,
communication, courtesy and
hospitality.
Business etiquette, in
particular, covers expectations
in the interaction between coworkers, the company and
their clients, as well as the
company and their
stakeholders.
Etiquette guidelines are many
and can be quite complicated.
Here we will only focus on
basic etiquette guidelines for
situations typically found in
most business settings.
The Importance of Business
Etiquette
To list ways business etiquette
can be of value to a company
or organization.
Business etiquette contributes
positively in the areas of
branding, customer care,
employee engagement and
team synergy.
Networking for Success
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When youre networking, its
important to make the best of
the first meeting.
Here, well discuss how to
create an effective
introduction, make a good
impression, minimize
nervousness, use business
cards effectively and
remember names.
Managing multi-cultural

15

Professional
Etiquette

Environment
The Meet and Greet
An introduction is almost
always accompanied by a
handshake and conversation.

Here, we would discuss the


three steps that make an
effective handshake and the
four levels of conversation.

Business Email Etiquette


Telephone Etiquette
International Etiquette
Dressing for Success
Submission Assignment III 20 Marks
End Term Jury
16

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Suggested references Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Business Communication HBS publication Ronald Howard, Clinton


Ethics for the Real world: Korver & Bill Birchard
Business Etiquette for the new workplace: HBS publication
Business Etiquette: Emily Post
Writing for Business: HBS publication
Business Writing and Communication: Kenneth W. Davis: Mcgrawhill

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources: -

Evaluation Matrix:

--

--

20

40

Total

End - Term
Exam / Jury

20

Mid - Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-3

10

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Benchmark
Assignment-2

10

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-1

EVALUATION MATRIX

100

Teaching Tools: Lectures followed by classroom exercises


1-2 expert lectures from industry
Learning outcome:
1. Understanding and developing professional skills communication, business writing and presentation
2. Develop personal ethical codes for work and life
3. Develop professional etiquette for the work place

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Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 3
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

Communication Role play game


On the spot evaluation
Role play games
10
A Report on any particular subject
Format & Content
Document Submission
10
Students to come up with a similar personal ethical code of own
Content & Quality
Document Submission
20

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Subject Code

MFM113P

Subject

Sessions

Fashion Orientation

Lecture
Practical
/Workshops
Tutorial/Seminars/
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours/
Week

Hours/
Semester

Credit

C/NC

Subject Type
(TH/PB/DE/CE)

3
42

Non-Core

PB

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objective:
1. To provide a comprehensive understanding of fashion
2. To make the students understand the relevance of fashion as a business activity

Course structure:
Concept domain:
-

introduction to the phenomenon of fashion


familiarization with psychology of fashion
understanding multidimensional factors influencing fashion
understanding the potential of fashion as a driving force or business

Knowledge Domain:
-

familiarization with fashion concepts and terminology


understanding the various factors influencing fashion
understanding the various dimensions of fashion
recognizing the fashion movement

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Application of concepts

Skill Domain:
Course Contents:
Sessions
Details of number
of sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Hrs

Content

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

2
3

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords of the chapter


to define the depth of the
input

Detailed
referencing with
text book/
publishers/ edition
with pg no

Class
interaction with
students to
explore their
knowledge on
fashion

- Evolution of
clothing/fashion : body
decoration, body
ornamentation, dress for
protection, needle
invention, development of
spinning, weaving and
garment style

Fashion: A
Marketing
Approach, Dorothy
S. Rogers, Lynda
R. Gamans, pp. 3337

Origin &
evolution of
clothing

-Theories of
fashion/clothing origin:
adornment, protection,
modesty
- Role of fashion/clothing
in society: social status,
protection, identity,
prestige, health, beauty,
feel good, sex appeal,
reflection of time, nonverbal communication
etc.,
-Importance of fashion
business

Basics of
Fashion

- fashion terminologies:

Hrs

Practical
/Workshops
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

Dynamics of
fashion, 3rd edition,
Elaine Stone, pp.
38-49, 57-61, 120

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style, design, taste,
classic, fad, trend, hautecouture, avant-garde,
knock-off, prt-a-porter,
bridge, seasons (fall,
winter, autumn, summer,
spring)
-Elements of Fashion
-principles of Fashion

3 -4

-Intangibles of Fashion
- Fashion Life cycle

Fashion
Psychology

- Theories of fashion
adoption : Trickle-up,
Trickle-down, Trickleacross
- Fashion leaders &
fashion followers

5 -6

Dynamics of
fashion, 3rd edition,
Elaine Stone, pp.
52-55, 92-94, 105113,

Introduction to
fashion design
6

- Factors influencing
fashion : accelerating
factors & retarding factors
(social & cultural, political
& legal, economic,
technological)
- Elements of design:
point, line, shape, colour,
texture,
- colour concepts

Inside Fashion
Design, Sharon
Lee Tate, 5th
edition, pp.173207.

- Principles of design:
proportion, balance,
rhythm, emphasis,
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harmony
Punks, Hippies,
Hand out
Fashion subMinimalists, Grunge,
cultures &
3
3
Gothic, Heavy metal etc.
case study on
fashion*
*Case-study on Fashion- excerpts from any one relevant English movie ( E.g.:- Apocalypto/10,000B.C/ Conan the
Barbarian etc.)
Assignment 1 ( On Sub-culture/theories of fashion adoption examples)
Mid-term submission 10 examples to identify elements (5 ) & principles of design (5 ) from magazines
Refer websites
Fashion
Fashion as a
Connotation &
associations
-form of artistic & creative
expression: discuss the
works of designers like
Issey Miyake, Rie
Kawakubo, Missoni,
Manish Arora, Elley
Kisimoto etc.,

8
9

- response to functional
needs Nike-breathable
sportswear, Lycra-stretch,
Nylon-stockings, Kurti- a
Kurta adoption,

- response to scientific
exploration: intelligent
fabrics and garments,
wearable computers etc.

10 & 11

- response to social
needs: SEWA, Tsunamika
(case study), cluster
initiative programmes of
NIFT, anti-fur, shahtoosh,
PETA (people for ethical
treatment to animals)
Top 5 - France (Paris),

Fashion

Fashion Concept

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markets and
capitals,
Fashion
designers,
Fashion icons
(personalities,
brands and
products)
Fashion
magazines

Italy (Milan), USA (New


York), UK (London),
Japan (Tokyo)
uniqueness and top 5
designers from each
market /capital
-Next upcoming fashion
markets in the world
Personalities Armani,
Versace, Madonna,
Princess Diana, David
Beckham, Lady Gaga,
Michael Jackson, Amitabh
Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai,
Rohit Bal, Manish
Malhotra etc.

to consumer, Gini S
Frings, pp. 171-190

Dynamics of
fashion, 3rd edition,
Elaine Stone,

Apparel
Merchandising,
M.Krishnakumar,
Abhishekpublicatio
ns, pp. 53

Brands Nike, Nokia,


Swatch, McDonalds,
Barbie etc.
Products Jeans, Mobile
Phones, etc.
Magazines Elle, Vogue,
etc.
Types of fashion
designers :
i) High fashion, stylist,
freelance,
ii) idealist, influenced,
realist, classicist, thinking,
and poetic
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12

Indian fashion
industry

- nature and scope of


Indian fashion industry
- fashion council of India

13

- Indian fashion designers

Fashion shows

- organizing and
preparation for fashion
show

14

Apparel
categories &
life style
fashion:
3

Case study on
sustainable/

- famous fashion shows of


the world.
Formal wear, sportswear,
casual wear, work wear,
jeans wear, swim wear,
beach wear, intimate
wear, occasion wear, club
wear, sleep wear, ethnic
wear, street fashion
Life style: holidays,
interiors, food, cosmetic
surgery, health.

eco fashion*

15

- Major markets of
apparel, textiles, and
accessories in India
- Types of fashion show

Website of CITI
(confederation of
Indian Textile
Industries), fashion
council of India

Images and other


related publications

Apparel
Merchandising,
M.Krishnakumar,
Abhishekpublicatio
ns, pp. 43-48.

Fashion Concept
to consumer, Gini S
Frings, pp. 83-92.

Eco fashion, Sass


Brown, pp. 12 52,
102-136, 170 - 200

Case study
Types cuffs, collars,
sleeves, silhouettes,
3
plackets, hemlines etc.
*Case-study on eco fashion from Eco fashion by Sass Brown, topics: i) Recycle, Reuse &
Redesign ii) Designer & Corporate Initiative iii) Community & Fair Trade minimum two
examples from each topic
Assignment 2 : Fashion icons/ influence of movies on fashion
Garment
Details

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End term jury presentation on latest fashion trends/ fashion designers / analyze fashion collection of
a fashion designer with respect to elements & principles of design Group activity
16

End Term Jury

Reference Books
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Fashion: A Marketing Approach, Dorothy S. Rogers, Lynda R. Gamans,


Dynamics of fashion, 3rd edition, Elaine Stone,
Inside Fashion Design, Sharon Lee Tate, 5th edition,
Apparel Merchandising, M.Krishnakumar, Abhishek publications,2010.
Eco fashion, Sass Brown, Laurence King Publications

Teaching Tools:
Class lectures
Presentation by the students
Case study
1-2 expert lectures from industry
Evaluation Matrix

--

20

40

Total

End - Term
Exam / Jury

--

Mid - Term
Exam / Jury

--

Benchmark
Assignment-5

20

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-1

EVALUATION MATRIX

100

Assignment 1
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Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

On Sub-culture/theories of fashion adoption examples


Content, understanding of the subject, analysis and interpretation
Document Submission and Presentation
20
Fashion icons/ influence of movies on fashion
Content, understanding of the subject, analysis and interpretation
Document Submission and Presentation
20

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Subject Code

MFM115T

Subject

Fashion Marketing
Management

Sessions
Lecture
Practical /
Workshop
Tutorial /
Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hour/
Week
3

Hour/
Semester

42

Credits

(C/NC)

Subject Type
(TH/PB)

Core

TH

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course Objective: To enable students to draw knowledge from generic marketing and apply the principles and concepts to the
fashion industry with reference to apparel, textile and accessories.
Course structure:
Concept domain:- Overview of Marketing management enabling students to apply the concepts in real life.
Knowledge domain:-Understanding market and market forces, 4ps of marketing and ways of handing them.
Skill Domain:- brand launch, channel management, segmenting the market, positioning the brands

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Course Content:
Session

Hrs

Content

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic
1

Total hrs
required for one
chapter and
further breakup
per topic

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords of the chapter


to define the depth of
the input

Detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with pg no

Hrs

Marketing definitions,
meaning, application,
Core concepts and
philosophies of
marketing, marketing
mix
Micro and Macro
environment, trends in
the marketing
environment
Fashion consumer
segmentation

Principle of
Marketing - Philip
Kotler and
Armstrong

2
3
3

Introduction to
Marketing
concepts and
principles,
Marketing Process
Model
Marketing
environment
Segmentation:
Forming and
Profiling Market
Segments

- Four bases of
segmentation

3
Case Study
Presentation and
Discussion (from
fashion industry)
Market Targeting
and Positioning

Fashion consumer
targeting
Positioning products
and services

Principle of
Marketing - Philip
Kotler and
Armstrong
Principle of
Marketing - Philip
Kotler and
Armstrong

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

Principle of
Marketing - Philip
Kotler and
Armstrong

- Use of positioning or
perceptual mapping in
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Marketing mix- I:
Product

fashion marketing Positioning and


repositioning
Introduction to
marketing mix Fashion
product:

Principle of
Marketing - Philip
Kotler and
Armstrong

What is a fashion
product?
Product levels,
classifications,
classification and
difference of product
and services, Product
and service
decisions(Product

Product Life Cycle


and New Product
Development

line and Product mix


decisions), Branding
PLC Stages
NPD process

Case Study
Presentation and
Discussion (from
fashion industry)
Presentation of
3
Assignment-I
Mid Term Examination
Marketing mix:

7
8
9

Principle of
Marketing - Philip
Kotler and
Armstrong

3
Pricing strategies for
fashion

Price
marketing

Principle of
Marketing - Philip
Kotler and
Armstrong

Key factors affecting


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fashion pricing

10

The different distribution


channels

Marketing mix:
Place

Distribution options

Principle of
Marketing - Philip
Kotler and
Armstrong

Fashion wholesaling
Fashion franchising
3

3
Fashion logistics and
distribution
Supply chain
management issues

11

Marketing mix:

related to fashion
marketing
Main tool of the fashion

Promotion

communication mix

Principle of
Marketing - Philip
Kotler and
Armstrong

Using Integrated
Marketing
communications
effectively

Key promotional tools of


marketing:
Advertising
Sales promotion

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Public relations

12

13

14
3
15

16

E-marketing/Rural
Marketing
Customer
Relationship
Management - I
Customer
Relationship
Management - II
Presentation of
Assignment-II
END-TERM EXAM

Direct marketing
Discussion of cases and
current examples
Definition, evolution,
Importance-Customer
Lifetime Value and
Loyalty Programmes
Stages and Techniques
of CRM

3
Principle of
Marketing - Philip
Kotler and
Armstrong
Principle of
Marketing - Philip
Kotler and
Armstrong

3
3

Suggested references Books:


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Mastering Fashion Marketing - Tim Jackson and David Shaw


Fashion marketing - Dotty Oelkers ,
Fashion Marketing Mike Easy
Marketing today fashion, third edition by Carol Stw=ewart Mueller and Eleanor Lewit Smiley,
Essentials of Marketing Jerome E. McCarthy & William D. Perreault
Fashion Innovation & Marketing Catterine Moore
How to sell Fashion Annalee Gold
Marketing Warfare Al Ries& Jack Trout
Positioning Al Ries& Jack Trout
Principle of Marketing - Philip Kotler and Armstrong
Marketing Management - Philip Kotler and Kevin Keller

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


Business Today
Business India
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Apparel Fortnightly
Inside Fashion WWD/DNR
Journal of Fashion
Marketing Management
Image Business of Fashion
Financial Express
Business Trends
Business Line
Mint
Economic Times and Online database like EBSCO

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

--

--

--

20

40

Total

Benchmark
Assignment-3

20

End - Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Mid - Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix

100

Teaching Tools:
-Class room lecture
-Case study
-Articles from peer reviewed journals
-Class room assignments
-1-2 expert lectures from industry
Learning outcome:

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Understanding of Fashion Marketing Management Concepts and be able to apply the principles and concepts to the fashion industry
with specific reference to apparel.
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weight age
Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

Study the Marketing Model of an organization with respect to the above dimensions.
(Session 1-6)
Content, quality and understanding
Individual hand written report & classroom presentation
20
Study any local area organization with respect to 4Ps and CRM initiatives and suggest a
revised Marketing Model for improving efficiency.
Content, quality and statistics
Group assignment - report submission & classroom presentation
20

Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper


Mid-term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.

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ii.

iii.
iv.

Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

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Subject Code

Subject

Sessions
Lecture

MFM117T

Fashion Merchandising

Practical /
Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars
/ Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

42

Core

TH

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective:
1. To impart comprehensive knowledge of basics and principles of merchandising, particularly with reference to apparel
industry.
2. To enable students to gain sufficient knowledge and exposure required to start merchandising career in apparel industry.
The course is aimed at equipping the student with necessary knowledge and skills for beginning a merchandising career in
apparel industry.
Course Structure:
Concept domain: Merchandising: Basic concept, Principles and processes
Knowledge domain: Understanding of Basic concepts and process of Merchandising, Understanding and development of range
plan
Skill domain: To equip the student with necessary knowledge and skills for beginning a merchandising career in apparel industry.

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Course Contents:
Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required
per
chapter/
topic
1

Total hrs
required
for one
chapter
and further
breakup
per topic
3

2
3

Content

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Details of the contents to be


taught

Keywords of the chapter to


define the depth of the
input

detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with pg no

Hrs

Introduction to Merchandising.
Merchandise,
merchandiser and
merchandising.

Marketing vis a vis


Merchandising
Meaning and definitions of
Merchandising,

Types of merchandising.
Merchandising Vocabulary.
Process of Merchandising.
Planning, buying and selling
functions in brief.

Types, basic Functions, ,


Role and functions of
Merchandiser,
Merchandising Vocabulary
(Important Merchandising
Terminologies)

Skills required of a
merchandiser. Career of a
merchandiser . Role of a retail
buyer and Planner

Skills, merchandising
career

Presentation of
Assignment 1

4
3

Merchandising Mix,
Introduction to Merchandise
Planning.

Merchandising Mix,
Introduction to
Merchandise Planning

4th & 5th Chapter


(Page No.41-55 &
58-76, Glossary,
Page no.377-392),
Fashion Buying &
Merchandising,
Sidney Packard
Inside the Fashion
Business, Kitty
G.Dickerson
(Glossary)
Fashion buying,
Elaine Stone,
page3 to 15

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

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CASE STUDY -1
DISCUSSION
Mathematics for
Retail Buying ,
Tepper

5 -6

Elements of Merchandising
planning. Elements of
Merchandise Planning.
Planned sales
Planned stock
Planned reductions
Planned purchases
Planned Markup
Planned Profit
Planned Expenses,
Importance of Planning

Planning, planning
Elements, Six month plans

Retail
Merchandising ,
Ralph Shipp

5th Chapter (Page


No.105-131)
Merchandise
Buying, 5th Edition,
M.S.Bohlinger,

Mathematics for
Retail Buying Tepper

Six-month merchandise
Planning

Open to Buy,

Open to Buy

Retail
Merchandising ,
Ralph Shipp

5th Chapter (Page


No.105-131)
Merchandise
Buying, 5th Edition,
M.S.Bohlinger,

Mid-term Exam

Retail Inventory concepts and


mathematics

Mathematics for
Retail Buying Tepper
Retail
Merchandising ,
Ralph Shipp

5th Chapter (Page


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Merchandise
Buying, 5th Edition,
M.S.Bohlinger,
10

Assortment Planning, Model


Stock Planning.
Principles of Assortment
planning, Characteristics of a
good assortment, Factors
affecting Assortment Planning
decisions

Assortment planning,
model stock planning

7th Chapter (Page


No.178-207)
Merchandise
Buying, 5th Edition,
M.S.Bohlinger
3
12th Chapter (Page
No.192-225)
Fashion Buying &
Merchandising,
Sidney Packard

Presentation of
Assignment 2
11
3

Merchandising Calendar
Planning: Process &
procedure

Merchandising Calendar
Planning

4th Chapter (Page


No.93-127)
Apparel
Merchandising,
Jeremy
A.Rosenau,

12-13

Costing and Pricing. Cost plus


pricing, Marginal cost pricing
and backward pricing. Cost
sheet

Costing: Cost & Pricing;


Marginal Costing;
Backward Plan

CASE STUDY -2
DISCUSSION

14
3

Range Development process,


general Range development
and specific range
development

Range Development

10th Chapter page


no.205-326),
Apparel
Manufacturing,
Ruth E. Glock
& Grace I. Kunz
5 th Chapter (page
no.207-219), Inside
fashion design,
Tate S.L,
Inside fashion
design, Tate S.L,
Page No. 199-205

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Presentation of
Assignment 3

End- term Exam

Students to be divided into groups of 4-5 each and do a live project with any retail store of their choice to understand the applications of retail
mathematics and the following assignments 1&2 to be done in succession with the same store.
Bench Marked Assignment 1 (Merchandise Survey) Merchandise Survey. Comprehensive study of the given merchandise with respect to
merchandise mix, pricing, innovations and retailing aspects
Benchmarked Assignment 2- Merchandising Policy. Visit assigned store observe the merchandise. Based on the on the observations and
study of merchandise deduct the merchandise policy, apply the concepts of merchandise planning and create a hypothetical six-month buy
plan
Benchmarked Assignment 3 - Range Development Exercise. Develop a range of product by picking up a concept from the relevant forecast.
Develop a color story and product assortment for the same. Do the pricing of the products developed and come up with marketing and
merchandising plan. Submission
Suggested references Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Fashion Buying, Elaine Stone


Fashion Buying & Merchandising, Sidney Packard
Inside the Fashion Business, Kitty G.Dickerson
Merchandise Buying, 5th Edition,M.S.Bohlinger
Apparel Merchandising, JeremyA.Rosenau
Apparel Manufacturing, Ruth E. Glock & Grace I. Kunz
Inside fashion design, Tate S.L
Fashion Buying, Helen Gowarek
Case Studies in Merchandising Apparel and Soft Goods, Michele M. Granger
Mathematics for Retail Buying - Tepper
Retail Merchandising , Ralph Shipp

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


1. Inside Fashion
2. Images
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3. Clothesline
4. Apparel Online

Case Study
Discussions
(5+5)

10

10

20

40

Total

Benchmark
Assignment-3

10

End - Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-2

10

Mid - Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix:

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures Supported by Visuals
Field Visits
Term Assignment
1-2 expert lectures from industry

Learning outcome:
Understanding of the concepts
Observational learning
Learning by doing
Application oriented assignments
Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter

Merchandise Survey
Comprehensive study of the given merchandise with respect to
merchandise mix, pricing, innovations and retailing aspects
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Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter

Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 3
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter

Type of assignment
Weightage

Submission/ Presentation
10
Merchandising Policy
Visit assigned store observe the merchandise. Based on the on the
observations and study of merchandise deduct the merchandise
policy, apply the concepts of merchandise planning and create a
hypothetical six-month buy plan
Submission/ Presentation
10
Range Development Exercise
Develop a range of product by picking up a concept from the relevant
forecast. Develop a color story and product assortment for the same.
Do the pricing of the products developed and come up with marketing
and merchandising plan.
Submission/ Presentation
10

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Subject Code

MFM119P

Subject

Sessions

Marketing Research

Lecture
Practical /
Workshop
Tutorial /
Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
42

Core

PB

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective:

To enable the students to understand the various components of MR and to learn how MR can help the managers to
make decisions in Marketing related areas.
To enable the students to solve marketing problems through research in the Fashion industry in context of concepts of
Marketing Management, Consumer Behavior etc.
To enable the students to experience the research process by term research project on a real marketing situation

Course structure:
Concept Domain: The concepts of marketing research, Application areas of Marketing Research, Types of research, Research
Design and process, Sampling process.
Knowledge Domain: Understanding of the above concepts as well as acquired knowledge through real project.
Skill Domain: Skill to carry out marketing research.

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Course contents:
Session

Hrs

Content

Details of
number of
sessions
required
per
chapter/
topic
1-2

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Details of the contents to


be taught

Introduction to Market
Research (Definition,
Concepts, Scope &
Importance of MS)
Application areas of Market
Research

Research Design (Definition


/ Classification) - Types of
Research: Exploratory,
Descriptive & Causal
Research

3-4

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define
the depth of the
input

Detailed referencing with


text book/ publishers/
edition with pg no

Hrs

Marketing
research &
market research

Marketing Research Naresh K. Malhotra,


PP 2-68
Marketing Research Nargundkar, PP 3-16

Exploratory,
descriptive and
causal research

Marketing Research Naresh K. Malhotra,


Chapters 3-7, PP 76-241
Marketing Research Nargundkar, PP 19-26

5-6
6

Measurement & Scaling

Scaling
techniques

Questionnaire - Form,
Design

Structured &
Unstructured
Questionnaires,
Types of
Questions

7
3

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Marketing Research Naresh K. Malhotra,


Chapters 8 &9, PP 250295
Marketing Research Naresh K. Malhotra,
Chapter 10, PP 296-331

Self
Study
Hrs

Marketing Research Nargundkar, PP 48-64

Mid-term Submission
Assignment 1- Data Collection Tools Observation Method / Interview Schedule / Questionnaires - 10 Marks
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Sampling Process - Design


& Procedures: Sampling
Techniques (Probability &
Non-probability Sampling),
Sample size, Application to
Marketing Problems

Sample size,
Calculation,
Sampling
techniques,
Sampling error

Data Collection & Reporting:


Methods & Communication

Reporting Format
& Process

Briefing Assignment #2:


Market Research Project
briefing Documentation &
Presentation
(Individual/Group) 10
marks

Group Interaction

12-13

14-15

16

Marketing Research Naresh K. Malhotra,


Chapter 11, PP 332-363
Marketing Research Nargundkar, PP 90-106
Marketing Research Naresh K. Malhotra,
Chapter 13
Marketing Research Nargundkar, PP 36-41

End-term Jury
Suggested reference Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Marketing Research: Naresh K. Malhotra (Pearson)


Marketing Research : Rajendra Nargundkar (TMH)
Marketing Research text and cases: Boyd, Westfall and Stasch
Marketing Research: Kress
Research Methods: Coopers
Marketing Research: Sangeeta Agarwal
Marketing Management: Philip Kotler
Marketing Research : Tull & Green

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Advertising and Marketing


Harvard Business Review
Business world/ Business India
Business Today
EBSCO
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7. EMERALD
8. Journal of Marketing Research

Topic: Students are required to identify a research


problem and develop a structured questionnaire to
collect primary data. They also need to submit a
synopsis of the market research proposal containing
Title, Introduction, objective, literature survey, Research
Design, Scope of Study and reference.

Total

End - Term
Exam / Jury

Assignment-1

Mid - Term
Exam / Jury

Assignment-2

Evaluation Matrix:

Topic: Students are required to prepare a


comprehensive marketing research report
following the Marketing Research Process.
-

Submission

40

100

Submission
20

Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

20

20

Students are required to identity a research problem and develop a structured


questionnaire to collect primary data. They also need to submit a synopsis of the market
research proposal containing Title, Introduction, Objective, literature survey, Research
Design, Scope of Study and reference
Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation, Managerial
Application, quality of the report
Submission
20
Students are required to prepare a comprehensive marketing research report following the
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Type of assignment
Weight age

Marketing Research Process.


Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation, Managerial
Application, quality of the report
Submission
20

Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Presentations
Self Study

Learning outcome:
The subject will equip students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of MR and how MR helps the
managers to make decisions in Marketing related areas

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Subject Code

OE121

Subject

Sessions

Supply Chain Management &


E-Business

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/ PB/
DE/CE)

4.5
63

Core

PB

4.5

Pre-requisite: Statistics, Marketing Management, Fashion Merchandising (Retail inventory concepts and mathematics &
merchandise assortment planning etc.)
Course objective:
1) Make the students understand how to improve the performance of the firm and its supply chain through coordination among
multiple sites, functions, customers and suppliers
2) Recognize the salient strategic challenges and opportunities for managing supply chains specific to global fashion industry
3) Introduce how technology drives the Supply Chain.
4) Familiarize them with several supply chain strategies that have been adopted by leading companies and review the
experiences of e-enabled fashion businesses.
Course structure:
Concept domain - Supply Chain concepts, logistics concepts conceptualizing the nature and scope SCM.
Knowledge domain - Understanding of the above concepts
Skill domain - Ability to analyze a supply chain and improve the efficiency and response of the supply chain

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Course Contents:
Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic
1

Total hrs
required for one
chapter and
further breakup
per topic

4.5

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught
Introduction of
Supply Chain
concepts

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define
the depth of the
input

detailed referencing with text book/


publishers/ edition with pg no

Hrs

What is SCM
Why SCM,
Key issues in
SCM

History and
Evolution of
SCM
4.5

Fashion Supply
Chain

Evolution of retail
logistics

David Simchi Levi; Phillip Kaminski;


Edith Simchi Levi, Designing and
managing the supply chain concept strategies and case
studies, second edition, Chapter
1, PP 1-11
Retail logistics from the book titled
International Retail Marketing-a
case study approach authored by
Margaret Bruce; Christopher M
Moore & Grete Birtwistle pages 5063

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

4.5

4.5

4.5

Article on Fashion Supply Chain Dr.


Sibichan K. Mathew
3
4.5

Value of
information

Bullwhip effect:
Quantifying the
Bullwhip
Method for

David Simchi Levi; Phillip Kaminski;


Edith Simchi Levi, Designing and
managing the supply chain
concept strategies and case

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coping with the
Bullwhip effect
4

Accurate
Response
4.5

Supply Chain
integration
4.5

Designing and managing the supply


chain concept strategies and case
studies, second edition by David
Simchi Levi; Phillip Kaminsky; Edith
Simchi Levi chapter 4 ; pages 91117

4.5

Designing and managing the supply


chain concept strategies and case
studies, second edition by David
Simchi Levi; Phillip Kaminsky; Edith
Simchi Levi chapter 4 ; pages
119-138

4.5

Demand
uncertainty and
SCM approach

Retail logistics from the book titled


International Retail Marketing-a
case study approach authored by
Margaret Bruce; Christopher M
Moore & Grete Birtwistle pages
205-219

4.5

multi channel
approach

Fashion retailing a multi channel


approach by Ellen Diamond ,
second edition; chapter 10,
merchandise distribution and loss
prevention, Chapter 11, pages:
215-234

4.5

Outsourcing and
supply chain

The management of business


logistics - a supply chain

4.5

Information and
supply chain
trade-offs

Push, Pull, &


Push-Pull
systems
Distribution
strategies

6
4.5

Managing Short
life cycle
products with
uncertain
demand
Logistics
Strategy

4.5

studies, second edition, PP 101-109

Mid-Term Submission

4.5

Issues in
outsourcing and

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distribution

10

4.5

11

4.5

12

e-Business An
Introduction;
Key
Process;
Electronic
Supply Chaincommerce
and supply
chain

coordinated
product and
supply
chain design

Retail Supply
Chains
4.5

13

perspectives

Perspectives on
Electronic Supply
Chain
E-business and
the supply chain

Design for
logistics
Supplier
integration into
New Product
Development

SCM for faster


turnaround

Agile Supply
Chain
4.5

perspective - 7th edition; authored


by Coyle, Bardi, Langley; chapter-8;
pages 191-206.
The management of
business logistics - a
supply chain perspective 7th edition; authored by
Coyle, Bardi, Langley; chapter-11;
pages 261-292.

4.5

Designing and managing


the supply chain concepts, strategies &
case studies - second
Edition; by David Simchi Levi;
Phillip Kaminsky; Edith Simchi Levi;
chapter-9; pages 207-230.

4.5

Supply chain management


- creating linkages for
faster business turnaround, By
Sarika Kulkarni; Ashok Sharma TMH Publishing company

4.5

Supply chain management


- theories & practices; By R P
Mohanty and S G Deshmukh;
chapter 11; pages 267-281

4.5

Supply Chain Management by


Chopra, Sunil and Meindl, Peter,
Pearson Education ; pp-545-573

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Reverse supply
Chain &
Greening
Supply Chain
4.5

Reverse Flow of
Material
New Product
Return
End-of- life
product return
Environmentally
friendly SCM
practices

15

4.5

e-Business
Case Study

Supply chain management


- theories & practices, By R P
Mohanty and S G Deshmukh;
chapter-9; pages 221-240
Introduction to Supply Chain
Management: Robert B. Handfield
& Ernest L. Nichols, JR. Pearson
Education, PP 167-174

4.5

4.5

Handouts

16
End- term Jury

Suggested references Books:


Sahay, B.S. : Supply Chain Management for Global Competitiveness
Christopher, Martin: Marketing Logistics
Donald J Bowersox & David J Closs, Logistics Management- the Integrated Supply Chain Process
Frederick Reichheld and Phil Schefter, E-Loyalty: Your Secret Weapon on the Web
Gattorna J l & Walters D W: Managing the Supply Chain
Lambert, Stock and Ellram : Fundamentals of Logistics Management
Turban, Lee, King and Chung: Electronic Commerce: A Managerial Perspective;
William C. Copacino : Supply Chain Management The Basics and Beyond
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W. Chan Kim & Renee: Knowing a winning business idea when you see one

David Simchi Levi; Phillip Kaminski; Edith Simchi Levi, Designing and managing the supply chain - concept strategies and case
studies, second edition
Chopra, Sunil,& Meindl, Peter : Supply Chain Management, Pearson Education
Shah, Janat, Supply Chain Management, Pearson Education
Sople, V.V, Logistics Management, Pearson Education
Margaret Bruce; Christopher M Moore & Grete Birtwistle: International Retail Marketing- a case study approach
Ellen Diamond , second edition : Fashion retailing - a multi channel approach
Coyle, Bardi, Langley: The management of business logistics - a supply chain perspective - 7th edition

Evaluation Matrix:

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

Evaluation Matrix

20

20

--

--

--

20

40

100

Teaching Tools: lectures; case studies; article readings; Tutorial/ Seminars/Field Study; self-study
Learning outcome:

The student shall be able to understand the nature and scope of supply chain management

They shall be able to understand the different ways of strategic SCM.


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Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)


Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Supply Chain Management Flowchart

Evaluation parameter

Depth of understanding

Type of assignment

MS Word document

Weight age

20

Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter

e-business and Supply Chain Management: Case study


(Students to develop the particular case on the basis of the
handout)
Depth of understanding

Type of assignment

MS Word document submission and Presentation

Weight age

20

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Subject

: Outbound Workshop on Team Building for the first semester students of Master of Fashion Management

Subject Code

: MFM101P

Brief
An outbound workshop for MFM students is planned preferably between the first and second semesters to encourage team building,
trust and understanding among students as a part of the Academic Activity. This workshop is intended to provide behavioral
training to complement classroom education The activities include teamwork, planning, communication, stretching limits and
recognizing ones potential, lateral thinking, accepting feedback, self exploration, co-ordination, and sensitivity building. The outcome
of the workshop is to improve the interpersonal skills of the individual.

The workshop fits well in the first semester preferably between the first and second semesters. The suggested duration of the
workshop is 3-4 days residential outbound component.

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Subject Code

MFM104T

Subject

Sessions

Hours/week
3

Accounting and
Costing for Managers

Lecture
Practical /Workshop
Tutorial/Seminars/Field
study
Self Study
Total

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C/NC)

Subject type
(TH/PB/DE/
CE)

42

Core

TH

Pre- requisite: Nil


Course objective: To get the fundamentals aspects of Financial accounting & costing
Course Structure:
Concept Domain: Financial Accounting, Costing, Budgeting
Knowledge Domain: Marginal Costing, Cost sheet
Skill Domain: BEP Analysis, CVP Analysis, Preparation of Final Accounts
Course Contents:
Session

Hrs

Content

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Practical /
Work shop

Self
Study

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/topic

Total Hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

Detailed referencing
with test
book/publishers/edition
with pg no.

Hrs

Hrs

Hrs

Nature and scope,


Accounting
Concepts and

S. N. Maheshawari &
S. K. Maheashwari

Introduction :
Financial and
management

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accounting

conventions (GAAP)

An Introduction to
Accountancy
Vikas Publishing ,
Tenth Edition,
Chapter 1 page-1.1
1.14
Chapter 2 page-1.16
1.21

Double entry

Journal,

book keeping

Ledger

S.N.Maheshawari &
S.K.Maheashwari
An Introduction to
Accountancy

(Theory & practical


problems only for
understanding the
concept)

Vikas Publishing ,

Tenth Edition
Chapter 4 page-1.56
1.72
Chapter 5 page-1.77
1.90

Subsidiary Books
(Theory)

Cash Book,
Trial Balance

Preparation of Cash
Book, Trial Balance ,
(Practical Problems)

S.N.Maheshawari &
S.K.Maheashwari
An Introduction to
Accountancy
3

Vikas Publishing ,

Rectification of
Errors (Theory)

Tenth Edition
Chapter 6 page-1.99
1.124
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Assignment 1: Unit Test -1: Problems on Cash book : 10 Marks
4-5

Trading A/c,

Trading A/c,

Profit & Loss A/c

Profit & Loss A/c

S.N.Maheshawari &
S.K.Maheashwari
An Introduction to
Accountancy

(Practical Problems)
6

Vikas Publishing ,
Tenth Edition
Chapter 11 page-1.202
1.215,

6-7

Balance Sheet With


Basic Adjustments

Balance Sheet With


Basic Adjustments

S.N.Maheshawari &
S.K.Maheashwari

(Practical Problems)

(Practical Problems)

An Introduction to
Accountancy

Vikas Publishing ,
Tenth Edition
Chapter 11 page
1.219-1.239
Assignment 2: Unit Test -2: Problems on final Accounts : 10 Marks

Mid- term Examination

9-10

Cost Accounting :
Classification of
Cost
6

Fixed cost, variable


cost and semivariable

Cost Sheet
(Problems)

Dr.S.N.Maheshwari,
Principles of
Management
Accounting, Sixteenth
Edition

A.38-A.53

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11-12

Marginal Costing

Cost volume Profit


Analysis
Break even Point
Analysis, Margin of
Safety

Dr.S.N.Maheshwari,
Principles of
Management
Accounting, Sixteenth
Edition C.171-C.172,
C.175-C.183, C.189

Assignment 3: Unit Test -3: Problems on Cost Sheet and Marginal costing : 10 Marks
13-14

Concept of Variance

Material Cost
Variance

Types of Variance
6

Labor Cost Variance

(Practical Problems)

Dr.S.N.Maheshwari,
Principles of
Management
Accounting, Sixteenth
Edition

C.70-C.74,
C.89-C.116
15

Budgetary Control

Classification of
Budgets According
to time, function &
flexibility ,Master
Budgets & Zero
based budgets

(only theory)

Dr.S.N.Maheshwari,
Principles of
Management
Accounting, Sixteenth
Edition

C.3-C.5,
C.12-C.37,
C.50-C.53
Assignment -4 Unit Test 4 : Problems on Variance : 10 Marks
16

End- Term Examination

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Suggested Reference Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Principles of Management Accounting: Dr. S. N. Maheshwari


An Introduction to Accountancy: S. N. Maheshawari & S. K. Maheashwari
Introduction to Accounting: T.S, Grewal,
Financial Accounting: P.C. Tulsian
Introduction to Management Accounting: Horngren
Management Accounting: Khan and Jain
Management Accounting: Pandey I M
Cost Accounting: Jain & Narang
Accounting for Management: Bhattacharyya S K and Dearden J

Reference Magazines, Journal and other sources:


Business World
The Economic Times
The Economist
Business Today

10

--

20

40

Total

Bench mark
Assignment 4

10

End Term
Exam / Jury

Bench mark
Assignment 3

10

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

Bench mark
Assignment 2

10

Bench mark
Assignment 4

Bench mark
Assignment 1

Evaluation Matrix:

100

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Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Case studies
Practical Problems
Presentation
Learning outcomes:
Understanding the basic of financial accounting, preparation of final accounts their implication, terminologies, understanding
cost components and, marginal cost variance and budgets.
Bench Marked Assignment description
Assignment 1
Details/description of assignment Problems on cash book
Evaluation parameter

Performance in the unit Test

Type of Assignment

Unit Test

Weightage

10

Assignment 2
Details/description of assignment Problems on final Accounts
Evaluation parameter

Performance in the unit Test

Type of Assignment

Unit Test

Weightage

10

Assignment 3
Details/description of assignment Problems on Cost Sheet and Marginal costing

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Evaluation parameter

Performance in the unit Test

Type of Assignment

Unit Test

Weightage

10

Assignment 4
Details/description of assignment Problems of Variance
Evaluation parameter

Performance in the unit Test

Type of Assignment

Unit Test

Weightage

10

Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper


Mid-term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.
ii.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.

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iii.

iv.

Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

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Subject Code

Subject

Sessions

Pattern Appreciation &


Garment Manufacturing

MFM106P

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

42

Credit

(C /
NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

Core

PB

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective:
1. To enable the students to understand Spec sheets and Application of various patterns used for various styles.
2. To develop understanding and appreciation of pattern and garment detail.
3. To make students aware of the fundamentals of garment production technology.
4. To make student understand the garment manufacturing process from fabric sourcing till garment finishing and the machines
used in the process.
Course contents:

Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught

Introduction to pattern
making

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define
the depth of the
input

detailed referencing with


text book/ publishers/
edition with pg no

Hrs

Pattern making for Fashion


design By Arm Strong

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

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2
3
3
3

Measurements of
Dress form and Body,
Introduction to Grain
line

demo

Basic techniques of
pattern making, darts,
Pleats, Tucks etc

demo

Introduction to basic
Blocks for Tops/shirt

demo

4
3

Pattern making for Fashion


design By Arm
Strong
Pattern making for Fashion
design By Arm
Strong
Pattern making for Fashion
design By Arm

Strong
5

Introduction to basic
3
Blocks for
Bottoms/Trousers
Spec sheet and
3
pattern making for
Shirt and Trousers.
Various methods and
3
demonstration of
grading application
Mid-term Submission

6
7
8
9

Overview of
Garment
Manufacturing
processes.

Cutting Room
procedure: Fabric
spreading, Marker
Making

10

demo

Pattern making for Fashion


design By Arm Strong

Pattern making for Fashion


design By Arm Strong

Grading By Coolklin, Gerry

Apparel manufacturing
Glock and Kunz 4th
Edition. Chapter 11.

Apparel manufacturing
Glock and Kunz 4th
Edition.Chapter 13.
Clothing Manufacture by
Carr and Latham, Ch -2

Apparel engineering

Pre production
operations

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3

Cutting Room
procedure: Cutting
m/c

Pre production
operations

Apparel manufacturing
Glock and Kunz 4th
Edition. Chapter 13.
Clothing Manufacture by
Carr and Latham, Ch -2

Stitches seams
threads and needle

Clothing Manufacture by
Carr and Latham Ch-4,
Apparel manufacturing
Glock and Kunz 4th Edtn.
Chapter 14.

Classification,
types, features

Clothing Manufacture by
Carr and Latham Ch-4
Apparel Manufacturing
Sewn Product Analysis By
Glock and Kunz Ch-14

12
3
13

Seams, stitching &


classification
Stitching machines Classification of

m/c, Types of m/c,


Features of different
m/c

14
3

Finishing m/c
equipment &
procedures

Equipment for
assembly and
Pressing

Production Planning
and control

Production planning
and management

15
16

Clothing Manufacture by
Carr and Latham Ch- 7
Apparel Manufacturing
Sewn Product Analysis By
Glock and Kunz Ch-15
Apparel Manufacturing
Sewn Product Analysis By
Glock and Kunz Ch-11,12

End-Term Jury
References:
1.Pattern cutting and making upto professional approach By Shoben M/Ward J.P
2. How to draft basic patterns by Kopp
3. Pattern making for Fashion design By Arm Strong
4. Metric patterns for men's wear - Aldrich. WIntroduction to Clothing manufacture Gerry Cooklin
5. Clothing Manufacture Carr and Latham
6. Apparel Manufacturing Sewn Product Analysis Glock and Kunz.
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Benchmarked assignment 1 (Pre Mid term)- assignment description with weightage
Topic
Collection of size charts of Shirt and Trouser.

Weightage
20 marks

Benchmarked assignment 2 (Post Mid Term)- assignment description with weightage


Topic

Weightage

Submission on seams and stitch types.

20 marks

Midterm submission: Develop a pattern for basic skirt based on instructions provided by the faculty.
End term jury evaluation: Make presentation on different cutting m/c, sewing m/c, finishing m/c, work-aids, etc.
Evaluation Matrix:

Total

--

End Term
Exam / Jury

--

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-3

20

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix

--

20

40

100

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Teaching Tools:
Demonstration
Lectures supported by Visuals
Factory Visit
Term Assignment

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Subject Code

MFM108T

Subject

Sessions

Fashion Retail and Mall


Management

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

42

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
Core

TH

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective:
1. To understand the nature and structure of Retail Industry, Store Organizations and Store Formats.
2. To study the importance of Retail Mix, Retail Strategy and Retail Profitability.
3. To understand the concepts of Retail Analytics, Retail Store Operations and Category Management.
4. To understand the concept and dynamics of Mall management.
Course structure:
Concept domain: Retail Environment, Store Organization and Store Formats, Retail Mix, Retail Strategy, Retail Profitability, Retail
Analytics key performance indicators (KPIs), Retail Store Operations, Emerging forms of Retail, Category management, Retail
laws.
Knowledge domain: Understanding the concepts of Retailing, nature and structure of Retail, Understanding importance of Retail
Strategy, Retail Mix and Retail Profitability, Understanding the key drivers of Retail: Retail Analytics and Retail Store Operations,
Knowledge of evolving forms of Retailing including Mall management.
Skill domain: Analysis practices in Retailing, Evaluation of Key drivers of Retail success: Retail Mix and Retail Strategy,
Understanding of key components of Retail Profitability Appreciation of Retail Analytics and Store Operations

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Course Contents:

Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Total hrs
required for one
chapter and
further breakup
per topic

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the chapter


to define the depth of the
input

detailed referencing with


text book/ publishers/
edition with pg no

Hrs

Introduction to Retail.
Retailing Trends:
International &
Domestic

Retail Organizations
and Human Resource
Management and
Strategic alliance in
Retail with reference
to FDI

Characteristics,
Significance, Careers.
Changing Retail
Structure, Relation
between Retailers and
Suppliers, Current
Trends in Consumer
Interaction, Emergence
of Indian Retail.

Setting Up a Retail
Organization,
Organizational Forms
and Human Resource
Management in Retail,
Laws regarding opening
of a store, Strategic
alliance in retail (M&A,

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Retail Management-A
Strategic Approach,
Berman & Evans: Ch-1,
Pg 1-22.
Retail Management, Bajaj,
Tuli, Srivastava Pg 2730, 3442, 55-58, 118134

Retailing 6th Edition Dale


Lewison, Prentice Hall
Ch 18,
Pg 690-716
Retail Management-A
Strategic Approach,
Berman & Evans: Ch-9,
Pg 244 278
3
Retailing 6th Edition Dale
Lewison, Prentice Hall
Ch 6
Pg 208-230

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JV, Franchising,
licensing etc)
3

Store Formats
Types of Retailers
and ownerships
Case Study
Discussion-1

Retailer Characteristics,
Types of Retailers
Food, General
Merchandise, Non-store
Types of Ownership

4
3

Emerging Forms of
Retail-e-retailing,
Rural Retailing,
Airport Retailing

Category
Management:
a)Introduction and
Factors affecting
its growth
b) Category
Management
Process.
c) Role of category
within the
Retailer's total
Assortment.
d) Category
Management
limitations &
Efficient Consumer
Response

5-6

Key Features and


Current Scenario

Introduction
Factors affecting Growth
Category Vs Other
Buying Approaches.
Staples, Niches,
Variety
Enhancers, Fillins
Destination,
Preferred,
Convenience,
Seasonal.
Focus Categories:
Apparel, Accessories,
Personal care.

Retailing 6th Edition Dale


Lewison, Prentice Hall
Ch 2, Pg 38 - 82
Retailing Management,
Levy, Weitz and PanditCh 2, Pg 40 68, Pg 73 83
Fashion Retailing A
Multi-channel Approach,
Ellen Diamond - Ch 2
Indias Store Wars, Geoff
Hiscock- Ch 9 Pg 127
144 Hand Out

Managing Retailing
Piyush Kumar Sinha &
Dwarika Prasad Uniyal
Oxford University Press,
Ch 7, Pg 210 - 221
Pg 244 259.

Retailing ManagementLevy & Weitz, Ch 12,


Pg 377 389.
Hand Outs

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Concept of Road
Shows & Order
3
Consolidation.
Merchandise
Monitoring
Mid-Term Examination

8
9

Road Show activities,


Receipts and Inwards,
Allocation and
Distribution to Stores,
Store Inwards

Retail Strategy &


Elements of Retail
Mix
Case Study
Discussion-2

10
3

Retail Profitability

Retail Pricing

Retail Business
Development (Trade
area analysis and
site selection)

Dynamics of Mall
Management. ( Part
-1)

Dynamics of Mall

11

12

13

14

Situation Analysis,
Objectives, Identification
of Consumer
Characteristics & Needs,
Overall Strategy
Net Sales, Gross Margin,
Expenses, Net Profit,
Turnover Path, Strategic
Profit Model.
Strategies, Approaches,
Adjustments and Use to
stimulate sales.
Types of Locations, Legal
Considerations,
Evaluation, Site
characteristics, Estimation
of Potential, Huff Gravity,
Regression and Analog
Approaches
Tenant-mix planning,
zoning, leasing and
marketing/ promotion
Advantages, Gap Model -

Retailing ManagementLevy & Weitz, Ch 13, Pg


418 - 419
Hand Outs
Retail Management-A
Strategic Approach,
Berman & Evans, Ch-2:
Pg 26-59
Ch-15: Pg 465-490

Hand-out

Retailing Management,
Levy & Weitz, Ch 6.

Retailing Management,
Levy & Weitz, Ch15,
Handouts.

Retailing Management,
Levy, Weitz and PanditCh 7 & 8

Mall management,
Operating in Indian Retail
spaces, Singh, Srinivasan.

Management, Levy, Weitz

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Management. ( Part
-2)
Service Dimension
of Retailing
Duties & Taxes
Associations
monitoring retail

15

16

business in India and


state level
requirement

Knowledge,
Standard,Delivery and
Communication Gap
Various duties and taxes
involved in retail trade
(VAT, sales tax,
CST,GST, CENVAT etc).
Market level, City level,
Industry level, All India
level, Government
bodies, Private bodies

and Pandit- Ch 19, Pg 601


- 625

Handouts

End- term Examination


Assignment-1
Benchmarked assignment 1 (Pre Mid Term)- assignment description with weightage
Topic
With respect to Fashion Retailers study the following:
Corporate History
Organizational Structure
Annual Reports
Target Customer
Store Locations
Store Formats
Product Lines

Weightage

20 marks

Benchmarked assignment 2 (Post Mid Term)- assignment description with weightage


Topic
Study on the Location Study, Retail Mix Strategy and Store

Weightage
20 marks
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Operations of a Fashion Retailer.

Suggested references Books:


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Retail Management-A Strategic Approach, Berman & Evans


Retail Management, Bajaj, Tuli, Srivastava
Fashion Retailing A Multi-channel Approach, Ellen Diamond
Retailing Management, Levy & Weitz
Retailing Management, Levy, Weitz and Pandit
Retail Management-A Strategic Approach, Berman & Evans
Managing Retailing Piyush Kumar Sinha & Dwarika Prasad Uniyal Oxford University Press
Mall Management, Operating in Indian Retail spaces, Singh, Srinivasan-Mc Graw Hill.

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


Images Business of Fashion
Images Retail

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

Evaluation Matrix:

20

20

--

--

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:
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Lectures Supported by Visuals
Case Studies
Field Visits
Term Assignment
1-2 expert lectures
Learning outcome:
Understanding of the concepts
Observational learning
Learning by doing
Application oriented assignments
Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper
Mid-term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)
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Subject Code

Subject

Sessions

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

42

Non-Core

PB

Lecture
Practical/Workshop
MFM110P

Tutorial/Seminars/
Field Study

Information Technology
for Management

Self-Study
Total

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective: To enable the students to understand the breakthrough in technology and help them gain hands on experience.
Course structure
Concept domain - Retail ERP, Merchandising System.
Knowledge domain- : Understanding of the above concepts.
Skill domain-: Skills to work on different technology platform.

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Course Contents:
Session

Hrs

Content

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Practical /
Workshop

Self
Study

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Details of the contents to


be taught

Keywords of the
chapter to define
the depth of the
input

Detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with Page No.

Hrs

Hrs

Hrs

2
3
3

Introduction to Data
LAN, MAN, WAN
Communication and
Computer Networks,
Overview of NetworksLAN, MAN, WAN,
Connecting Devices, Video
Conference, Virtual
Network, Internet, Intranet,
Router, Gateway, IP
Protocols
Brief introduction of ERP
ERP, CRM
(SAP, ORACLE ), CRM
Packages Demo of
application packages
Word Processing using MS MS Word
Word: Basic features,
formatting text, creating and
managing tables, inserting
images and graphs, mail
merge, managing page
layout and printing,

Hand Out

Demo
3
MS Office XP Plain &
Simple by Carol
Brown, PHI Pg. 2596

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Presentations using MS
PowerPoint: Basics of
presentations, conventions
and advantages, managing
different views, adding and
managing animations,
managing slide transitions,
managing slide templates,
setting up slide shows.
Hyperlinking, Audio video
b ddi
Spreadsheet
Introduction,

MS PowerPoint

MS Office XP Plain &


Simple by Carol
Brown, PHI Pg. 211239
3

MS Excel
features, tools, uses and
(Pivot Tables)
advantages, autofill
features, inserting formulas
and functions, Inserting
charts and graphs, macros,
managing page layouts and
printing

MS Office XP Plain &


Simple by Carol
Brown, PHI Pg. 97139
3

Spreadsheets- exercises on
mathematical tools
6
3
7
3
8

Spreadsheets- exercises on MS Excel


statistical tools- export to
SPSS & other packages
Spreadsheets- exercises
on graph tools

MS Excel

Mid-term Submission

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3

Data coding & analysis


using SPSS, Simple
Tabulation, & Cross
tabulation using SPSS

Coding, variable
format, Value
labels Univariate &
Bivariate,
Analysis, Simple &
Cross- tabs

Marketing Research Nargundkar, PP 114123

Chi Square

Hypothesis Testing: Chi


square using SPSS

Hypothesis Testing: t-Test


F Test ANOVA, Using
SPSS

t-Test, F Test,
ANOVA

Marketing Research Nargundkar, PP 181186


Marketing Research Nargundkar, PP 187204

Hypothesis Testing:
Correlation & Regression
using SPSS

Correlation,
Regression

Marketing Research Nargundkar, PP 123127 & PP 208212

Factor Analysis

Factor Analysis using


SPSS

Marketing Research Nargundkar, PP 242273

Discriminant Analysis using


SPSS

Discriminant
Analysis

Marketing Research Nargundkar, PP 326330

Presentation of
Assignment 2

10

11

12

13

14

15
16

End-term Jury
Suggested references Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.

MS Office XP Plain & Simple by Carol Brown, PHI, Delhi


Introduction to Computers, Peter Norton, TMH, Delhi
Computer Today, Basandara, Galgotia Publication, Delhi
Introduction of Information Technology, Rajaraman, PHI, Delhi.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Computer Networks. Tannenbaum, PHI


Fundamentals of Information Technology, Leon, Vikas
Information Technology: Inside and outside, Cyganski, Pearson
Computer Applications in Management, Kakkar DN, Goyal R, New Age
Marketing Research( with SPSS) Nargundkar TMH, Delhi

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:

PC Quests
CHIP
Dataquest Magazine

Evaluation Matrix:

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

EvaluationMatrix

20

20

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:

Lectures
Presentations
Practical training
Industry visits

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Learning outcome:
1. With the Basic knowledge about Systems Peripherals, Networking & Application s/w they are able to decide the infrastructure for
their fashion business unit Organization.
2. With the Knowledge of MS-Office they can prepare reports and Presentations.
3. With the knowledge of MS-Excel they can do data analysis with statistical tools.
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1
Details/description of assignment

Spreadsheet using mathematical, Scientific, Statistical, Logical tools, inventory control,


merchandising calculations

Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment

Content, understanding of the subject, analysis and interpretation, managerial application, quality
of the report
Document submission

Weightage

20 Marks

Assignment 2
Details/description of assignment

Students are required to prepare a comprehensive marketing research report following the
Marketing Research Process.

Evaluation parameter

Content, understanding of the subject, analysis and interpretation, managerial application, quality
of the report

Type of assignment

Document submission and presentation

Weightage

20Marks

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Subject Code

MFM112T

Subject

Consumer and Industrial


Buying Behaviour

Sessions
Lecture
Practical /
Workshop
Tutorial /
Seminars / Field
Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour/
Semester

Credit

(C/NC)

Subject
Type(TH/PB/
DE/CE)

42

Core

TH

Pre-requisite: Marketing Management


Course Objective:
1. To acquaint students with Consumer and Industrial Buying Behaviour concepts and applications.
2. To enable students to demonstrate the ability to analyze the complexities of buying behavior and use the same to
formulate successful strategies.
Course Structure:
Concept domain: To introduce consumer behavior concepts
Knowledge domain: understanding of Consumer Behaviour concepts
Skill domain: Analyze the complexities of consumer buying behavior& apply to industry situation to solve cases.

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Course Contents:
Session

Hrs

Content

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Practical /
Workshop

Self
Study

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

Detailed referencing
with text
book/publishers/edition
with pg no

Hrs

Hrs

Hrs

Introduction to
Consumer,
Factors affecting
consumer
Behavior

Scope of Consumer
Behavior, Consumer
Behavior & decision
making model,
factors affecting
Consumer Behaviour

1)Principles of
Marketing-Philip
Kotler,12 th
Edition.page. 128-133

Industrial Buying
Behaviour

Factors influencing
Industrial buying,
Process, model of
decision making,B2B
behavior

1)Fashion Marketing
,Mike Easey ,3 rd
edittion page 94

2)Consumer Behavior
by Schiffman, Kanuk,8th
edition page ,chp-1,

2)Jagdish.N. sheth
model(Journal of
Marketing,Oct-1973),

3)Handouts
3
3

Lifestyle
segmentation

Life style, VALS


Segmentation,

Consumer Behaviour by
Schiffman, Kanuk 8th
edition page no. 73 to
78

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Consumer
Motivation &
Involvement
3

Consumer
Learning
3

Theories of
personality & Self
Image
3

Case Study 1

Motivation,
Dynamics,types,
process, Arousal of
Motives, Frustration,
Hierarchy of Needs
theory

Consumer Behaviour by
Schiffman,Kanuk 8th
edition page no. 87 to
111

Elements of
Consumer Learning,
Behavioral Learning
Theories, cognitive
learning theories

1)Consumer Behaviour
by Schiffman,Kanuk 8th
edition page no. 207 to
234

Definition,Nature of
Personality, Theories
of Personality, Self &
Self Image

Consumer Behaviour by
Schiffman,Kanuk 8th
edition page no. 120 to
149

Cases

Case

Elements of
Perception,
Sensation, Dynamics
of Perception,

Consumer Behaviour by
Schiff man, Kanuk 8th
edition page no. 158 to
190

2)The why of the buyPatricia Mink Rath,


Stefani Bay, Richard
Petrizzi& Penny

The why of the buyPatricia Mink Rath,


Stefani Bay, Richard
Petrizzi& Penny GillFairchild Books Page no
57 to 76

3
3

Mid-term Examination

9
3

Perceptions,
Dynamics of
Perception,
Consumer

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3

11

Imagery

Consumer Imagery,
perceived Risk

Attitudes and its


nature

What are attitudes,


Structural Models of
Attitude

Consumer Behaviour by
Schiffman,Kanuk 8th
edition page no. 252 to
264

Attitude Formation
& change

How attitudes are


learned, Sources of
influence on attitude
formation, Strategies
to change, Cognitive
Dissonance theory

Consumer Behaviour by
Schiffman,Kanuk 8th
edition page no. 264 to
285

What is a Group,
Factors that affect
Reference Group
influence, Celebrity,
family, Family Life
Cycle, socialization,
Family Decision
making

Consumer Behaviour by
Schiffman,Kanuk 8th
edition page no. 330 to
358

Diffusion of
Innovation

The Diffusion
process, Adoption
process,Innovation,
Profile of Consumer
Innovator

Consumer Behaviour by
Schiffman,Kanuk 8th
edition page no. 517 to
540

Consumer
decision making:
Decision Models,
Consuming

What is a decision,
Levels of decision
making,
Views,models, Rules

Consumer Behaviour by
Schiffman,kanuk 8th
edition page no. 547 to
571

12

Group Dynamics
and Reference
groups
3

13

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Case Study 2

Cases

Case

End-term Examination

Benchmarked assignment 1,2: To Study Consumer Behaviour of any National/International Brand (Document) (10Marks(pre mid
,20Marks(Post Mid)) based on the factors Identified.

Suggested references Books:


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Consumer Behaviour Schiffmann & Kanuk


Consumer Behaviour Laudon& Bilta
Consumer Behaviour in Fashion- Solomon & , Rabolt; Pearson
Conceptual Issues in Consumer Behaviour, Pearson, 2009-Kumar
Consumer Behaviour- Concepts, Applications & Cases- MS Raju-Vikas Publication
Consumer Behaviour- James F.Engel, Roger B. Blackwell & Paul W.Miniard
Consumer Behaviour- J.C. Mowen
The why of the buy- Patricia Mink Rath, Stefani Bay, Richard Petrizzi& Penny Gill- Fairchild Books
Principles of Marketing-12 th Edition-Philip Kotler, Pearson, Prentice hall

Reference Magazines, Journals and other Sources:


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Business World
Business India
Business Today
Adv. & Marketing
Economic Times
Inside Fashion WWD/DNR
Journal Of Marketing

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Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Case Study

Case Study

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

Evaluation Matrix:

10

20

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Case Studies
Discussions and exercises
Learning outcome: The Students learn how to study consumer behavior, strategies and apply to solve consumer behavior issues
in Marketing.
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)

Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

To study the Consumer Behaviour of any National/International Brand,


using factors covered till Mid term

Evaluation Parameter

Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation,


managerial application, quality of the report

Type of assignment

Document Submission

Weight age

10

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Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

To study the Consumer Behaviour of any National/International Brand,


using factors covered till End term

Evaluation Parameter

Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation,


managerial application, quality of the report

Type of assignment

Document Submission

Weight age

20

Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper


Mid-term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)
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Subject code

Subject

Sessions

Hours/week

Hour/

Credit

( C / NC )

Subject Type
(TH/PB/DE/CE)

Core

PB

semester

MFM114P

Fashion Export
Merchandising and EXIM
Documentation

Lecture
Practical /
Workshop
Tutorial /
Seminars
/Field Study
Self Study
Total

3
42

FASHION EXPORT MERCHANDISING


Pre-requisite: Merchandising
Course objective:
To impart knowledge and skills of merchandiser in an Export house/Buying house.
Course structure:
Concept domain: The role of merchandiser in an export house
Knowledge domain: knowledge of co-ordination, follow up and facilitation roles of an export merchandiser
Skill domain: communication, co-ordination and interpersonal skills
EXIM DOCUMENTATION
Pre-requisite: Export Merchandising
Course objective:
To impart knowledge of the operational processes of business between two or more nations.
To help the students understand rules and regulations related to export.
To expose the students to trade policy, procedures and documentations necessary for other operations of export.
Course structure:
Concept Domain: Export import documentations, Foreign Trade Policy
Knowledge Domain: Understanding of Foreign Trade Policy, Rules and Laws governing exports and imports
Skills Domain: To prepare the necessary documents for exports

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Course contents:
Session

Hrs

Content

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Details of
number of
sessions
required
per
chapter/topic

Total hrs
required
for one
chapter
and further
breakup
per topic

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords of the chapter


to
define the depth of the
input

Detailed
referencing with
text book/
publishers/
edition with pg.
no.

Hrs

1
3
2

Introduction to
Export
Merchandising
Role of
Merchandiser in
Export House

Role of
merchandiser in
Buying House
3

4
3

Submission
Assignment 1
Merchandising:
Planning and
Scheduling.
Export
Communication

Meaning & definitions,


Export Merchandising &
Manufacturer exporter,
Processing of an order in
an Export House.
Sampling interface,
interface with fabric and
accessory department,
Production/Quality
interface,
How to order
fabric/accessories/packing
material including
Quality/price aspects of
most used materials
Structure, types of
Resident Buying
Office/Houses,
Importance, functions and
services of Buying Office,
Order flow. Role of
Merchandiser in Buying
Office
Time and Action plan.
Check list and alarms.
Follow-up and facilitation
role.

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

Handout
3
Handout

Handout

Handout
3
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5
3
6

7
3

8. MID TERM Submission


9
3

Communication with
buying agents and buyers.
Handout
Costing Analysis Costing, Methods of
Costing, Preparation of
cost sheet. Costing of a
fabric. Target pricing
Handout
Meaning & definitions,
Introduction to
Sourcing Process,
Sourcing,
Sourcing Options,
Sourcing
Offshore sourcing Vs.
evaluation of
Domestic sourcing,
Vendors
Factors affecting Sourcing
Decisions, Vendor
Assessment / evaluation
criteria, Vendor rating
Handout
Vendor
Meaning and definitions,
Compliance,
Importance and benefits
Facility
of Vendor Compliance,
evaluation
Social and technical
evaluation. ISO and COC.
Presentation
Assignment 2

Introduction to
Foreign
Trade policy
INCO terms,
Letter of
credit,

Custom Act, Central


Handout
Excise Act, EOU, SEZ,
FTZ, EHTP, STP
Handout
10
Types of L/C, Export
Pricing Intermediaries
3
of
Import and Export
11
Export/Import
Commercial and
Handout
documentations, regulatory documents
3
like B/L, B/E, and
Invoices etc
Benchmarked assignment 3- Explain the documentation procedure of a garment export house (20 marks)
12
Export
Formalities of custom
Handout
3
Procedure,
and port for shipment,
Quality inspection of

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Export finance

14
3
15

Export Order
and excise
rebate
Garment Export

goods, Flow of goods


in port/ warehouse
Pre-shipment and post
shipment finance,
Methods of
international payment
settlement, Exchange
control regulations for
Import and Export,
FEMA act
Processing of export
order, Flowchart of
operations, Claiming
excise rebate, Duty
Drawback,
Items covered under
garments/ textile,
Various Government
initiatives for increasing
garment export,
Different
schemes and
committees for
garment export.

Handout

Handout
3
Handout

16. End term Jury


Benchmarked assignment 1 - assignment description with weightage
Assignment/presentation on material procurement for product groups with cost and analysis (10 marks) (group assignment)
Benchmarked assignment 2 - assignment description with weightage
Assignment /Presentation on TNA plan (10 marks) (group assignment)
Mid-Term Submission - assignment description with weightage
Make a presentation on present export scenario in India. One category (e.g. shirts/trousers/t-shirts, home textiles, etc.) to be given to the
group of students. (20 marks) (group assignment)
Benchmarked assignment 3 - assignment description with weightage
Explain the documentation procedure of a garment export house (20 marks) (group assignment)
End Term Jury - assignment description with weightage
Make a presentation on SWOT analysis of an importing country/region (e.g. USA, UK, France, Germany, Japan, Sweden, etc.) strategically
important for India in terms of exports. The presentation should include the various incentives/benefits/drawback etc. offered by
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Government of India to exporters as well as the various incentives/benefits/drawback etc. offered by other countries to their exporters. (40
marks) (group assignment)
Export Merchandising
Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:
Apparel Online, Stitch World, Textile Outlook International, Asian Textile Journal, Indian Textile Journal,
www.apparelresources.com, www.fibre2fashion.com, www.aepcindia.com, texmin.nic.in, www.stitchworld.net, www.cmai.in,
www.texprocil.org, www.textilescommittee.nic.in
EXIM Documentation
Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:
Suggested references Books:
International Business by K Aswathapa
Management of Export marketing by M J Mathews
Export market and foreign trade management by Pervin Wadia
Essentials of export marketing by S A Chunawala
Export Management by T A S Balagopal
International trade and export management by Francis Cherunilam
Garment Exports by Darlie O Koshy
Foreign Trade Policy of India 2009-2014
Handbook of Procedures
Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:
1. Reserve bank of India publications.
2. Foreign Trade policy.
3. Website of Ministry of Consumer affairs.
4. Website of Ministry of Commerce.
5. Website of DGFT.
6. Website of Trade Promotion Council.
7. Website of Trade association.

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Evaluation Matrix:

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

Evaluation Matrix

10

10

20

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures Supported by Visuals
Field Visits
Term Assignment
Learning outcome:
Understanding of the concepts- role of merchandiser in an export house
Learning by doing- fabric sourcing for exports and export of apparels from India

Mid Term Jury - 20 marks, submission of report, group assignment


End Term Jury - 40 marks, presentation to Jury, group presentation

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Subject Code

MFM116P

Subject

Sessions

Visual Merchandising

Lecture
Practical /
Workshop
Tutorial /
Seminars / Field
Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
42

Non-Core

PB

Pre-requisite: Basic inputs in Retail Management, Marketing management, Merchandising and Retail Buying
Course objective:
To understand the principles of Visual Merchandising
To understand the importance of Visual Merchandising in increasing Consumer patronage
To understand the importance of VM as a tool for effective retailing
Course structure:
Concept domain: Principles of Visual Merchandising, Efficient store space usage, Effective merchandising techniques, Roles of
Store Windows, In-store VM and Layout planning for increasing consumer footfalls and conversions,
Knowledge domain: Understanding the effective use of VM for better space and inventory management, Understanding the
importance of VM for better Consumer Pull and enhanced Brand Image,
Skill domain: Application of concepts and techniques of Visual Merchandising for efficient store space management and
consumer satisfaction, Evaluation of impact of Visual Merchandising on Retail Sales,

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Course contents:

Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required
per
chapter/
topic

Total hrs
required
for one
chapter
and
further
breakup
per topic
3

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught

Reference

Lecture

Practical /
Workshop

Self
Study

Keywords of the chapter


to define the depth of
the input

detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition with
pg no

Hrs

Hrs

Hrs

Meaning &
definitions, Concept,
Principles and
functions of VM, VM
as an Art or Science

Definitions, Functions,
Display basics

Visual Merchandising,
Swati Bhalla & Anurag
S, Tata McGraw Hill,
Ch-2, Ch-6 Pg:70-83

Store Personality &


Image

Importance of the need


to understand the Store
Personality and Image
in the context of the
target market

Hand Out

Keywords

Visual Merchandising,
Swati Bhalla & Anurag
S, Tata McGraw Hill,
Ch-4, Ch-6 Pg:83Signage, Faade,
88, Ch-8, Ch-11
Elements of Exterior Entrance, Banners,
1.5
1.5
Visual Merchandising
Design
Awnings/Marquee.
and Display, 4th Ed,
Window Display
Martin M. Peglar
Pg:52-73
Pg:217-236
Assignment I: Presentation on the elements of exterior design of retail stores (minimum 5 stores).
Students may click photographs to explain the elements of exterior design.
Elements of Interior
Atmospherics,
Visual Merchandising,
1.5
1.5
Design
Merchandise Grouping, Swati Bhalla & Anurag
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Department location,
Layout/Circulation Plan
6

Visual Merchandising,
Swati Bhalla & Anurag
1.5
1.5
S, Tata McGraw Hill,
Ch-3, Ch-9, Ch-13
Assignment 2 Students to study the Planogram and Wall Elevations of any one retail store critically to
examine its effectiveness
Mid-Term Submission (Live Project Students to be divided into groups of 4-5 and make a document
and presentation on the VM of any retail store of their choice. Note the store could be a small
neighbourhood store. Evaluation to be done on the basis of application of concepts learnt.)
Principles of
Merchandise
Visual Merchandising,
Presentation
Swati Bhalla & Anurag
Elements of Interior
Categories, Dominance
3
S, Tata McGraw Hill,
Design
Factor, Cross
Ch-10
Merchandising, Impulse
buying
Importance of
Visual Merchandising
display, Types of
and Display, 4th Ed,
Displays
display and display
settings
Martin M. Peglar, Pg:
1.5
1.5
Budgeting
Budgeting for Store
248-258
Displays
Planogram & Wall
elevations. Role in
effective merchandising

Elements of Interior
Design

10

11

12

S, Tata McGraw Hill

Visual Merchandising,
Swati Bhalla & Anurag
Detailed study of display
S, Tata McGraw Hill,
for store windows
Ch-4, Ch-6 Pg:83closed back, open back,
88, Ch-8, Ch-11
1.5
1.5
Store Window
construction, glare,
Visual Merchandising
effective use of
th
and Display, 4 Ed,
elements and principles
Martin M. Peglar
of design
Pg:52-73
Pg:217-236
Assignment 3 Development of a live window display of any store/brand of choice OR 3D mock design
(miniature size which can be displayed on a faculty table) of a store of their choice using thermocol,
cardboard etc.
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13

14

Mannequins and
alternatives to
mannequinns,
Space Planning &
Fixtures
Types of Props &
3D Forms Systems
& In store furniture
and lighting

Mannequins
Space Planning
Fixtures
Props
Lighting

Visual Merchandising,
Swati Bhalla & Anurag
S, Tata McGraw Hill,
Ch 12:Pg 189 196,
Ch-7
Visual Merchandising
and Display, 4th Ed,
Martin M. Peglar Pg
24-42, Pg 88-120,
Page122-163

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

Calendar Planning,
Importance of festivals
in the Indian context
Sales Tracking
QA & SOPs

VM Planning
Implementation &
Control

Exhibit and trade show


design
Principles for New Store
Launch/Existing
Stores/Clearance Sales

Visual Merchandising,
Swati Bhalla & Anurag
S, Tata McGraw Hill,
Ch 12: Pg 186 188,
Pg 196 205
Visual Merchandising
and Display, 4th Ed,
Martin M. Peglar Pg:
284-292
Hand Outs

VM tool kit
15

16

Assignment 4 Students to be divided into groups of 4-5 each and prepare a docket of vendors and prices for
mannequins, fixtures, lighting, signage material etc.
End Term Jury Students to work in groups of 4-5 each and make a presentation on the VM of a store which
would include profiling the store/its target market/positioning/image; developing an annual VM calendar based
on factors like store location (city) keeping in mind local festivals; budgeting; planogram; wall elevation,
elements of exterior and interior design. To ensure effective outcome the end term jury could integrate all the
work done in the previous assignments. The students may be briefed of the same at the beginning of the
semester itself.

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Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)

Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 3
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 4
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

Presentation on the elements of exterior design of retail stores (minimum 5 stores).


Students may click photographs to explain the elements of exterior design (in groups of 4-5
each).
Understanding of the subject and its application, quality of the report
Submission & Presentation
10
Students to study the Planogram and Wall Elevations of any one retail store critically to
examine its effectiveness (in groups of 4-5 each).
Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation, Managerial Application,
quality of the report
Submission & Presentation
10
Development of a live window display of any store/brand of choice OR 3D mock design
(miniature size which can be displayed on a faculty table) of a store of their choice using
thermocol, cardboard etc. (in groups of 4-5 each).
Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation, Executional Application,
quality of the report
Submission & Presentation
10
Students to be divided into groups of 4-5 each and prepare a docket of vendors and prices
for mannequins, fixtures, lighting, signage material etc.
Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation, Managerial Application,
quality of the report
Submission & Presentation
10

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Suggested references Books:
Visual Merchandising and Display, 4th Ed, Martin M. Peglar , Fair child publications, New York.
Silent selling; Best practices and effective strategies in Visual Merchandising, Fair child publications, New York.
Contemporary visual merchandising environment design, Jay diamond & Ellen diamond, Prentice Hall, New Jersy
Visual Merchandising, Swati Bhalla & Anurag S, Tata McGraw Hill

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


VM+SD
POP Today

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

Evaluation Matrix:

10

10

10

10

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures Supported by Visuals
Live Projects
Term Project
1-2 expert lectures
Learning outcome:
Understanding of the concepts
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Observational learning
Practical Applications of the concepts and techniques

Pattern for mid term / end term


Mid term Submission
Live Project Students to be divided into groups of 4-5 and make a document and presentation on the VM of any retail store of their
choice to the subject faculty. Note the store could be a small neighbourhood store. Evaluation to be done on the basis of
application of concepts learnt.
End term Jury
Students to work in groups of 4-5 each and make a presentation on the VM of a store which would include profiling the store/its
target market/positioning/image; developing an annual VM calendar based on factors like store location (city) keeping in mind local
festivals; budgeting; planogram; wall elevation, elements of exterior and interior design. To ensure effective outcome the end term
jury could integrate all the work done in the previous assignments. The students may be briefed of the same at the beginning of the
semester itself.

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Subject Code

MFM118DE

Subject

Sessions

Apparel Quality
Management

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
42

None-Core

PB/DE

Pre-requisite: Fabric Knowledge for Merchandisers

Course objective:
To make students familiar with the quality concepts and application to apparel industry. To enable students to understand the
concepts of standards and specifications, particularly with reference to apparel industry and the organizations involved in
developing them. To educate students on the role of material and product testing in product development and incorporating
quality into the product.. To impart knowledge of specifying and evaluating materials, comfort, safety and health aspects of
materials contributing to quality. Product and material inspection and types. Sampling and acceptance levels. Quality audits.
Concept of TQM and SPC. The holistic objective of this course is to equip the students with sufficient knowledge of apparel
quality required in merchandising function.

Course structure:
Concept domain1. Understanding the concept of quality, quality perspectives, dimensions and attributes. Standards and
specifications & organizations involved.
2. Testing ; product and materials
3. Specifying and evaluating materials
4. Inspections and types. Defects ; product & materials
5. Sampling, Acceptance levels, quality audits
6. Introduction to TQM, SPC
Knowledge domain- Understanding of Global market scenario, Best practices, suggested marketing mix, etc.
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Skill domain- Development of analytical and managerial skills for understanding and application of quality concepts.

Course Contents:
Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/
topic
1

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Content
Details of
the
contents
to be
taught

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the chapter


to define the depth of the
input

detailed referencing with


text book/ publishers/
edition with pg no

Hrs

Concepts of quality and


Dimensions of quality

Managing Quality in the


apparel industry- Mehta
Bharadwaj

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

Teachers notes
2
3

The cost of quality

Managing Quality in the


apparel industry- Mehta
Bharadwaj

Teachers notes
3

Understanding Standards
and Specifications

Specifications and types


of specifications , writing
Standard specifications.

Managing Quality in the


apparel industry- Mehta
Bharadwaj
3
Teachers notes

Organizations involved in
developing and verifying
product quality and
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performance.
4
3

Testing; types of testing.


Testing applied to
product, material

Industry/Lab visit

Testing; types of testing.


Testing applied to
product, material

Industry/lab visit

Teachers notes

3
6

Textile testing and


Product evaluation

Managing Quality in the


apparel industry- Mehta
Bharadwaj

Teachers notes

Teachers notes

Class test 1 on testing


/specification

Mid-term Submission

8
9

10
3

Care labeling, clothing


and hazard, customer
returns.

Defects and classification


of defects Major Minor,
AQL table SPC .

Managing Quality in the


apparel industry- Mehta
Bharadwaj

Teachers notes
Managing Quality in the
apparel industry- Mehta
Bharadwaj

Teachers notes
11
3

Quality plan
implementation on shop
floor

Teachers notes
/Factory visit

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13

Cause and effect


relationships in quality
Inspecting the products ;
material , incoming , inprocess inspections,
vendor inspections.

Evaluating the products,


product defects , stages
of inspection and gate
keeping points.

14
3

How to start Managing


quality

15

Teachers notes/factory
visit

Managing Quality in the


apparel industry- Mehta
Bharadwaj

Teachers notes/factory
visit

Managing Quality in the


apparel industry- Mehta
Bharadwaj

Teachers notes/factory
visit

Presentation on
Assignment 23

16

Developing a quality
assurance model for a
manufacturing unit

End- term Jury

Suggested Reference Material


Quality assurance for textile and apparel, Sara J. Kadolph , Fairchild publications.
Quality control in apparel manufacturing, Bharadwaj .
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Quality planning and Analysis , Juran and Gryna
The quality audit , Charles A.Mills
Management for quality improvement, Mizuno

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-2

End Term
Exam/ Jury

Total

Evaluation Matrix:

Class test

Jury

Developing/setting up a quality assurance


process/department for a manufacturing unit

Jury

15

20

25

40

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Case study
Field visits
Self Study
Learning outcome:
1) Importance and meaning of quality
2) Processes/systems for quality assurance
3) Standards and specifications
4) Sampling and statistical quality control
5) Quality policy and manual

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Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1 Class test
Details/ description of assignment

Class test on testing / specification

Evaluation parameter

Understanding of the concept and its relevance

Type of assignment

Presentation

Weight age

15

Assignment 2 Developing/setting up a quality assurance process/department for a manufacturing unit


Details/ description of assignment

Submission/ Presentation

Evaluation parameter

Understanding of the concept and the way of application

Type of assignment

Presentation /submission

Weight age

25

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Subject Code

MFM120DE

Subject

Sessions

Fashion Forecasting and


Product Development

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

(C / NC)
Credit

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
-

42

Non-Core

PB/DE

Pre-requisite: Overview of Global Fashion Industry, Merchandising


Course objective:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

To Impart Knowledge and understanding of interpretation of Fashion Forecast.


To develop an understanding of application of Fashion Forecast in further development of the product.
This course familiarizes the students on various methods of fashion forecasting used in the fashion industry.
Understanding of product development process and its importance in fashion industry.
Understanding of quality management, concepts and tools.

Course structure:
Concept domain- Understanding of fashion and importance of fashion forecasting in the development of new product.
Knowledge domain- Students will understand the process of fashion research and forecasting used in new product
development .
Skill domain- This course develops the creative skills, new product development skills trend spotting skills and hence equips
the student to comprehend and utilize the fashion forecasts in developing new product.
Course contents:

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Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Content
Details of the contents to be
taught

Introduction

Brief on Apparel Business


and Need & Interpretation
of Fashion forecasting
Fashion forecasting for
various fashion levels.
Basics of Couture

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define
the depth of the
input

detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition with
pg no

Hrs

Introduction to
fashion and
forecasting,
Scope &
importance

Concept to consumerG.S. Frings, Ch 3

3
3

Fashion Research
process and
Methods and Ingredients

Self
Study
Hrs

Guerreiro,Judelle Ch. 2
From Concept to
consumer-G.S. Frings,
Ch. 4

Market research and


various fashion market
segments.
Application of fashion
forecasting for various
segments
Students will work on target
market visual board.

Inside the Fashion


Business-Jarnow,

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Scope &
importance

Fashion
Research
process,
Forecasting

Beyond Design The


Synergy of apparel
product development
by Sandra J. Keiser
and Myrna B. Garner,
Second edition,
Fairchild publication,
Chapter 2

Fashion Forecasting by
Rita Perna, Fairchild
Publications

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4
3

Predictives

Forecasting
Predictives

Fashion
forecastingfabric, color.

Fashion forecasting
Color: How to develop
and focus color palette for
your business.
Students will identify
colors for coming season
for their target market.
Fashion forecasting:
Fabric, print, pattern
forecasting.
Color and fabric
forecasting agencies
Forecasting- trim:
Students will study fashion
predictives, magazines
and identify the trims
forecasted for future
season.
Forecastingsilhouettes: Students will

Forecasting
Publications
promostyl
Here & there; Beyond
Design

Forecasting predictives.
Students will research on
fashion predictives and
develop a visual
concept/theme board for their
chosen theme.

of a Fashion Forecast
Forecasting predictives
presentation.
Students will work on 2
themes for their target
market.

Forecasting
Publications
promostyl

Here & there; Beyond


Design

Fashion
forecasting- trims
and silhouettes

Beyond Design The


Synergy of apparel
product development
by Sandra J. Keiser
and Myrna B. Garner,
Second edition,
Fairchild publication,
Chapter 5 & 6.

Forecasting
Publications
promostyl
3
Here & there; Beyond
Design, fashion
magazines.

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study fashion predictives,
magazines and identify
the silhouettes forecasted
for future season.
Trend identification
Fashion shows, trade
shows, Worlds fashion
centers.
Indian fashion shows.
Influence of fashion
3
shows, trade shows on
Indian Fashion.
Forecast Presentation
Techniques.
Students will compile the
trends collected for their
target segment.
Mid- term Submission

10

Introduction to Product
Development.
Scope and importance of
Product development in
merchandising.
Product development
process and steps
involved
Role of Product Developer
in Retail, Domestic and
Exports.
Product developer
interaction with other
departments

fashion magazines
Forecasting
Publications
promostyl

Here & there;


Beyond Design,
fashion
magazines

Introduction

Scope & role

Apparel Product Design


and Merchandising
Strategies- by Cynthia
L. Regan- Pearson
Prentice Hall- 2008,
Chapter 1, pg 1-25

Beyond Design The


Synergy of apparel
product development
by Sandra J. Keiser
and Myrna B. Garner,
Second edition,

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Fairchild publication,
Chapter 1 pg-3-31

11

12

Concepts of Product
Development.
The Objectives in developing
a product. Buyer/ consumer
perspective and vendor/
production perspective.

Essential &
objectives

Line development

Process of Product
development.
Product Development
Decision

Apparel Product
Design and
Merchandising
Strategies- by Cynthia
L. Regan- Pearson
Prentice Hall- 2008,
Chapter 1, pg 1-25
Fashion Design and
Product

Development by
Harrold Carr and
John Pomery,
Blackwell Scientific
Publication, 1992
edition: Chapter-1 and

Beyond Design The


Synergy of apparel
product development
by Sandra J. Keiser
and Myrna B. Garner,
Second edition,
Fairchild publication,
Chapter 2 pg-33-61

13
3

Line Planning, Line


development and Line
Presentation

Line development

Beyond Design The


Synergy of apparel
product development
by Sandra J. Keiser

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Second edition,
Fairchild publication,
Chapter 2 pg-33-61
and Chapter 8

14

15

16

End-term Jury

Product Costing. Develop


cost sheet for each
product developed.
Analyzing cost of the
Product development
process.

Costing

Vendor Development
Vendor communication
and samples
development.

Vendor
development

Beyond Design The


Synergy of apparel
product development
by Sandra J. Keiser
and Myrna B. Garner,
Second edition,
Fairchild publication,
Chapter 14 pg-465-472

Beyond Design The


Synergy of apparel
product development
by Sandra J. Keiser
and Myrna B. Garner,
Second edition,
Fairchild publication,
Chapter 13

Suggested references Books:


Fashion Forecasting:

Fashion Forecasting by Rita Perna, Fairchild Publications


Beyond Design The Synergy of apparel product development by Sandra J. Keiser and Myrna B. Garner, Fairchild
publication
Concept to consumer-G.S. Frings
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Inside Fashion Business by Jeannette Jarnow and Kitty G. Dickerson
Fashion Forecasting - Evelyn.L.Brannon-( Fairchild Publications)
Fashion Forecasting - Kathryn Mc Kelvey & Janine Munslow - (Wiley-Blackwell Publications )
Product Development:

Fashion Design and Product Development by Harrold Carr and John Pomery, Blackwell Scientific Publications
Apparel Product Development by Maurice J. Johnson, Evelyn C. Moore, Prentice Hall
Fashion Forecasting by Rita Perna, Fairchild Publications
Inside Fashion Business by Jeannette Jarnow and Kitty G. Dickerson

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


Vogue, WWD
Inside fashion
DNR
Fashion weekly
WGSN
Promostyl
Evaluation Matrix:

10

-------

20

40

Total

Benchmark
Assignment-4

10

End Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-3

10

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-2

10

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix

100

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Teaching Tools:
Interactive sessions.
Presentations: for fashion forecasting
Fashion predictives, fashion magazines.
Learning outcome:
At the end of the course student

Would be familiar with various concepts and techniques of fashion forecasting.


It would also equip them to have a fair understanding trend identification and applying the fashion forecasts in developing a
product.
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weight age
Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 3
Details/ description of assignment

Target market visual board -Students will research on target segment for a brand and develop
a visual A-4 size collage/board representing their target market. Summary about the board
should describe the brand and target customer profile
Creativity, neatness, clarity of Concept
Individual-document submission
10
Theme/concept board-Students will develop a theme board for their target market. The theme
should be inspired from fashion predictive/fashion magazines. Theme should have written
summary describing underlining trends in terms of fabrics, colors, trims, silhouettes, details
Creativity, neatness, clarity of concept
Individual-Document submission and presentation
10
Color board-Students will development color board for their target market. The colors chosen
should be as per the theme development in assignment no.2. Inspiration from fashion
predictive. fashion magazines and current trends should be taken
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Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weight age
Assignment 4
Details/ description of assignment

Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weight age

Creativity, neatness, clarity of concept


Individual-Document Submission
10
Product development process analysis- Students Will study the product development process
of an International/ National high fashion brand and compare it with a domestic low fashion
brand
Comparison analysis, clarity of concepts, document presentation
Individual- Document Submission
10

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Subject Code

MFM122DE

Subject

Sessions

Store Operations

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars
/Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hour/
Week

Hour/
Semester

Credits

(C/NC)

Subject Type
(TH/PB/DE/CE)

42

Non-Core

PB/DE

Pre-requisite: Basic inputs in Retail Management, Marketing management, Merchandising and Retail Buying
Course objective:
To understand the processes and practices of Store Operations
To understand the importance of Store Operations in building Consumer Loyalty
To understand the importance of Store Operations as a tool for effective retailing
Course Structure:
Concept domain: Processes and practices of Store Operations, Efficient usage of store space, Effective use of selling
techniques, Roles of Store Personnels, planning for increasing consumer footfalls and conversions,
Knowledge domain: Understanding the effective use of Store Operations for better space and front-end manpower
management, Understanding the importance of Store Operations for better Consumer Pull and enhanced Brand Image.
Skill domain: Application of concepts and techniques of Store Operations for increasing store productivity and consumer
satisfaction, Managing the front end dynamics

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Course Content:
Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/
topic

Total hrs
required for one
chapter and
further breakup
per topic

Content
Details of the
contents to be taught

The Uniqueness of
Apparel Retailing .
Consumer Psyche
guiding purchase
decisions.

Understanding Body
types/Upselling/Cross
Selling/Understanding
lost opportunity

Store Operations
Variables

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Practical/
Workshop

Self
Study

Keywords of
the chapter to
define the
depth of the
input

detailed
referencing with
text book/
publishers/
edition with pg
no

Hrs

Hrs

Hrs

Why We Buy?
The Call of the
Mall etc

Hand-out
3

(Store Opening
checklist/Store
daily
checklist/Back
office & Store
Room
Management/
Security and
Baggage
Management
etc)

Hand-out
RETAIL STORE
OPERATIONS,
2ND ED
3
Author: VISHAL
AGARWAL

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4

Store Operations
Variables Advanced

(SSPD/Basket
Size/Average
Bill
Value/preparin
g DSR
reports/Sell
through
reports/Compe
tition Mapping)

Other Retail KPIs

RETAIL STORE
OPERATIONS,
2ND ED

Author: VISHAL
AGARWAL

Hand-out
RETAIL STORE
OPERATIONS,
2ND ED

Hand-out

Author: VISHAL
AGARWAL
Hand-out

Management of
Receipts and Petty
cash and Consumer
Returns; Shrinkage
Management; Store
security and Insurance

RETAIL STORE
OPERATIONS,
2ND ED

Author: VISHAL
AGARWAL
7

Exposure to front-end
software

Retail Pro/
Shopper Etc.

Mid-term Submission

9
3

Merchandise DisplayNew Season, During


the season, End

Hand-out
3

RETAIL STORE
OPERATIONS,

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Season, Oddment
Management

10

11

Zoning in the shop.


Display techniques.VM
as a tool to drive salespractical tips

Organization structure
at Retail Front end
3

12

13
3

2ND ED

Hot and Cold


spots/Trial
rooms/Point of
Purchase

Study the roles


and
responsibilities
of all the store
front-end
manpower

RETAIL STORE
OPERATIONS,
2ND ED

Author: VISHAL
AGARWAL
Hand-out
RETAIL STORE
OPERATIONS,
2ND ED

Author: VISHAL
AGARWAL
Hand-outRETAIL
STORE
OPERATIONS,
2ND EDAuthor:
VISHAL
AGARWAL

Types of Sales Persons


and Selling situations;
Selling as career.
Qualities of successful
salesman with
reference to consumer
Services
Process of effective
selling: Prospecting,
Pre-approach,
Approach Presentation
&demonstration,
handling objectives,

Author: VISHAL
AGARWAL
Hand-out

Selling skills

Hand-out
RETAIL STORE
OPERATIONS,
2ND ED

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Closing the sale & postsale activities

Author: VISHAL
AGARWAL

Understanding the
Moments of truth in
Consumer Interaction

Discussion and
Role Play

15

Presentation

16

End term Jury

14

3
3

Teaching Tools:
Lectures Supported by Visuals
Live Projects
Term Project
1-2 expert lectures

Learning outcome:
Understanding of the concepts
Observational learning
Practical Applications of the concepts and techniques
Live Project Students to be divided into groups of 4-5.
Development of a Store Operations manual for the real store in the vicinity of the NIFT centre.

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Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:
RETAIL STORE OPERATIONS, 2ND ED, Author: VISHAL AGARWAL
Images: Business of Fashion
Retail Images

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

Evaluation Matrix:

20

20

--

--

20

40

100

Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)


Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

Evaluating the Productivity of a real small scale retail store in the vicinity of the NIFT centre
on the various productivity parameters
Understanding of the subject and its application, quality of the report
Submission & Presentation
20
Identifying the gaps in the store operations processes of the store identified in the previous
assignment and suggesting remedial actions
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Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation, Managerial Application,


quality of the report
Submission & Presentation
20

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Subject Code

Subject

Sessions

Hours/
Week

Hours/
Semester

Credits

(C/NC)

Subject Type
(TH/PB)

42

Non Core

PB/DE

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
MFM124DE

Applied Research I

Tutorial / Seminars
/Field Study
Self Study
Total

3
3

Prerequisite: Marketing Research.


Course objectives:

Understand the range, scope, and complexity of modern management practices.


Introduce a strategic, systems perspective on the management of marketing and retail projects.
Practice the application of modern management tools and techniques during the semester.

Course structure:

Concept domain Research Project: a method of restructuring the theoretical constructs for obtaining a better applicationoriented understanding.
Knowledge domain Use of Planning, Scheduling and Allocating resources.
Skill domain Planning, Organizing, Directing and Controlling of resources of existing systems.

Course contents:

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Session
Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/
topic
Session 1

Hrs
Total hrs
required
for one
chapter
and further
breakup
per topic
3

Session 2

Session 3

Content

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to
define the depth
of the input

detailed
referencing with
text book/
publishers/
edition with pg
no

Hrs

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

Details of the contents to be


taught

Practical /
Workshop

Self
Study

Hrs

Hrs

3
3
3

Benchmarked assignment 1 : Research Proposal 20 Marks


Session 4

Session 5

Session 6
Session 7
Session 8
Session 9
Session 10
Session 11
Session 12

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

MID TERM SUBMISSION


3
Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

As per log book

By students

3
3

3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Benchmarked assignment 2 : Literature Survey 20 Marks


Session 13

Self Study with mentoring

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Session 14

Session 15
Session 16

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

Self Study with mentoring

As per log book

By students

3
3

END TERM JURY

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


1. EBSCO,
2. PROQUEST
3. DELNET
4. Apparel Online
5. Just-Style.Com
6. Stitch World
7. WGSN

Evaluation Matrix:

--

--

20

40

Total

End Term
Exam / Jury

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-5

20

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-1

EVALUATION MATRIX

100

Teaching Tools: Lectures followed by classroom exercises


1-2 expert lectures from industry
Learning outcome:
1. Understanding and developing professional skills communication, business writing and presentation
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2. Develop personal ethical codes for work and life


3. Develop professional etiquette for the work place

Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)

Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

Research Proposal
Relevance and Content
Document Submission
20
Literature Survey
Format & Content
Document Submission
20

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Subject Code

Subject

Sessions

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

Lecture

MFM126DE

Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Sales and Distribution


Management

3
42

Non- Core

PB/DE

Pre-requisite: NIL
Course objective:
- To expose the students to various aspects of Sales and Distribution Management.
- To make the students understand the elements constituting sales and distribution management in India.
- To develop abilities in sales and distribution system.
- To focus on ways to enhance organizational effectiveness through people.
- To understand a Field Sales Manager's problems and his/her decision-making processes.
Course structure:
Concept domain - The course aims to help the students understand the challenges confronting the Sales and distribution
function in Indian marketplace, with its inherent difficulties and challenges.
Knowledge domain - It also aims to impart knowledge of the products to customers dispersed geographically in a cost effective
way. This course is aimed at imparting the necessary knowledge and skills in order to achieve these ends.
Skill domain - The course helps the student to be equipped with the skills of managing the sales force effectively as well as
maximizing the returns from sales generated by the sales force.

Course Contents:
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Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught

Introduction to
Sales and
Distribution
Management
3

2-3

Personal
Selling:
Preparation and
Process
6

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the chapter


to define the depth of the
input

Detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with P. No.

Hrs

nature and importance


of sales management
role and skills of
modern sales
managers
types of sales
managers
emerging trends in
sales management
linkage between sales
and distribution
management
psychology in selling,
buying decision process
and buying situations
personal selling process
negotiation

Sales and
Distribution
Management, Text
and Cases,
Havaldar, Kavale,
TMH 2nd edition

Case Study -1

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

Chapter 1
Page 1-19

Sales and
Distribution
Management, Text
and Cases,
Havaldar, Kavale,
TMH 2nd edition

Chapter 2
Page 27-53

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4-5

Planning, Sales
Forecasting,
and Budgeting
6

6-7

Training,
Motivating,
Compensating,
and Leading the
Sales force

how sales strategy is


developed from
marketing strategy
forecasting, forecasting
approaches, and
methods of sales
forecasting
the process of sales
budget
sales training process
importance, theories, and
tools of motivation
objectives and designing
of sales compensation
plan
views, styles, and skills
of sales leadership
supervising sales force

Sales and Distribution


Management, Text
and Cases,
Havaldar, Kavale,
TMH 2nd edition
Chapter 3
Page 62-82

Why distribution
channels are required
Distribution channel
strategy
Overview of distribution
channel functions

Sales and Distribution


Management, panda
&sahadev
oxford press 2nd
edition
Chapter 15

Sales and
Distribution
Management, Text
and Cases,
Havaldar, Kavale,
TMH 2nd edition
Chapter 6
Page 153-186

Mid-term Submission

9-10

Distribution
channel
management
6

Page 479-500

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11

12-13

Designing
customer
oriented
marketing
channels

Customer oriented
channels
Service outputs,
channel flows

Channel
management

Channel coordination

Channel conflict
Reason, types and
resolving conflicts,

Principles of channel
management
VMS
Benefits of sales
promotion
Consumer promotions
Trade promotions

14-15

Sales
promotions

16

Case Study -2

Sales and
Distribution
Management, panda
&sahadev
oxford press 2nd
edition
Chapter 16
Page 507-524
Sales and Distribution
Management, Text
and Cases,
Havaldar, Kavale,
TMH 2nd edition
Chapter 13

Page 418-438
Sales and Distribution
Management, Text
and Cases,
Havaldar, Kavale,
TMH 2nd edition
Chapter 17
Page 582-595

End term Jury


Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:
EBSCO
Proquest
Emerald
International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management
Sales and Distribution Management: An Indian Perspective.
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Evaluation Matrix:

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

Evaluation Matrix

20

20

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Case Lead
Personal Interview
Group discussion
1-2 Industry Expert

Understanding of concepts
Experiential learning
Interaction between students
Reflection of understanding

Learning outcome:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Basic understanding of various aspects of Sales and Distribution Management.


Understand the elements constituting sales and distribution management in India.
Planning and leading a sales force.
Managing marketing channels and channel conflict.
Understanding of various types sales promotion.

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Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Assignment on sales forecasting/ sales training

Evaluation parameter

Depth of understand theory and its applications.

Type of assignment

Document Submission and presentation

Weight age

20

Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter

Assignment on consumer promotions, Real life examples of


consumer promotions.
Real life examples, understanding of concepts.

Type of assignment

Document Submission

Weight age

20

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Subject Code

OE128

Hours /
Week

Subject

Sessions

Applied OB

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/ PB/
DE/CE)

4.5
63

Core

PB

4.5

Pre-requisite: NIL
Course objective: To improve the interpersonal skills of students
Course Structure:
Concept domain: Introduce concepts such as transaction analysis, stress management, Personality analysis, Johari window,
interviewing, cross cultural meetings
Knowledge domain: Students learn the above concepts
Skill domain: Students learn to understand themselves, develop themselves, impress people, cope up with stress and turn
organizational nuances in their favor.
Course Contents:
Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Total hrs
required for one
chapter and
further breakup
per topic

4.5

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught

Transaction analysis

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define
the depth of the
input

detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with pg no

Hrs

I am ok, U are ok by
Thomas A Hariis

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

4.5

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4.5

4.5

4.5

Transaction Analysis
Transaction analysis
in political setting

Stress management

I am ok, U are ok by
Thomas A Hariis
Games people play
by Eric Berne
Organizational
behavior Robbins ,
Vohra Judge 14th
edition

4.5
4.5

4.5

Teachers notes
Johari window - the
gate way to
Interpersonal skills

Teachers notes

4.5

Paradigms and
principles

Part 1 Seven habits


of highly effective
people- Steven R
Covey

4.5

Presentation on
assignment 1

4.5

6
7
8

4.5

4.5

4.5

Mid-Term Submission
4.5

9
10
11

4.5

Out of the Box


thinking

4.5

Leadership and
focus

4.5

12

Private & Public


victory

Analysis of
Personality Tests,
and their significance

Part 2, Seven habits


of highly effective
people- Steven R
Covey
Six Thinking Hats Edward De Bono
Teachers notes from
Goal - Eliyahu M.
Goldratt
Organizational
behavior Robbins ,
Vohra Judge 14th
edition

4.5
4.5
4.5

4.5

Teachers notes

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14
15

4.5

Interviewing and
giving an interview

From teachers notes

4.5

Interviewing and
giving an interview

From teachers notes

4.5

16

4.5
4.5

Presentation on
assignment 3

4.5

End-Term Examination / Jury

Suggested references Books:


I am ok, U are ok - Thomas A Hariis
Games people play - Eric Berne
Goal - Eliyahu M. Goldratt
Seven habits of highly effective people- Steven R Covey
Organizational behavior Robbins , Vohra Judge 14th edition
Six Thinking Hats -Edward De Bono
Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:
Evaluation Matrix:

15

20

Interviewing:
Preparing or Giving
10

40

Total

15

End Term
Exam / Jury

Expected behavior
based on TA

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Johari window & its


application

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix

100

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Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Appreciation of movies
Group discussion
Self Study
Learning outcome: Understanding of self and other and how to improve and manage interpersonal relations.
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1 - Assignment on Personality Identification- Johari window
Details/ description of assignment

Assignment on Personality Identification- Johari window

Evaluation parameter

Depth of understand theory and its applications, presentation

Type of assignment

Submission/presentation

Weight age
Assignment 2 Assignment on Expected behavior

15

Details/ description of assignment

Assignment on Expected behavior

Evaluation parameter

Depth of understand theory and its applications, presentation

Type of assignment

Presentation

Weight age

15

Assignment 3 Assignment on Interviewing: Preparing or Giving


Details/ description of assignment

Assignment on Interviewing: Preparing or Giving

Evaluation parameter

Depth of understand theory and its applications, presentation

Type of assignment

Presentation

Weight age

10

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Subject Code

MFM102II

Subject

Sessions

Fashion Industry
Internship & Training

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

320

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

40
40

Pre-requisite: Human Resource & Organizational Behaviour, Fashion Marketing Management, Fashion Merchandising.

Course objective:
1. To let the students work with a specific company as internees for their first major exposure during the course.
2. To understand functions and working procedures of different departments in an organization.

Course Structure:
Concept domain: Understanding the dynamics of organization.
Knowledge domain: to understand the practical implication of theoretical knowledge in real life situation
Skill domain- Merchandising, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Resource allocation.

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Course Contents:
Session
Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/
topic
Week 1

Hrs
Total hrs
required
for one
chapter
and further
breakup
per topic
40

Week 2

40

Week 3

40

Week 4

40

Week 5

40

Week 6
Week 7
Week- 8

40
40
40

Content

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

detailed referencing with


text book/ publishers/
edition with pg no

Hrs

Practical /
Workshop

Self
Study

Hrs

Hrs

40

Self Study with


mentoring

By students

Self Study with


mentoring
Self Study with
mentoring
Self Study with
mentoring
Self Study with
mentoring
Self Study with
mentoring
Self Study with
mentoring
Self Study with
mentoring

40

By students

40

By students

40

By students

40

By students

40

By students

40

By students

40

By students

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Teaching Tools:
Self Study
Observation
Learning outcome: It would provide students with ability to understand the dynamics of an organization, managerial functions, roles
and responsibilities of employees is an organization.

Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Matrix

Mentor

Industry
Feedback

End Term Jury

Total

20

30

50

100

FORMAT OF INDUSTRY FEEDBACK FORM


APPRAISAL OF PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
S.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6

Evaluation Criteria

Excellent Good Average Unsatisfactory Poor Total


5
4
3
2
1

Project Management (Aptitude & Time Management)


Ability to work in a team / interpersonal skills
Articulation and Communication Skills
Punctuality
Sincerity and Discipline
Professional Ethics and Integrity
TOTAL (30)

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APPRAISAL OF COMPETENCY (for - FMS)
S.
Evaluation Criteria
Excellent
No.
5
1
Understanding about the organization knowledge of various
departments /Functions/Understanding systems and
processes
2
Quality of the observations/ information collected/any minor
project undertaken (applied knowledge)
3
Quality of Report
4
Innovation and Relevance
5
Presentation skills
6
Contribution to the organization
TOTAL (30)

Any special comments

Good
4

Average Unsatisfactory Poor


3
2
1

Total

: .

*Note: (1) 5 is the highest, 1 is the lowest (2) Industry feedback will account for 30% of the total marks for the subject.
NAME OF THE STUDENT

DEPARTMENT & SEMESTER :..


NIFT CENTRE
Name of the Industry Mentor
Designation

:..
: .

SIGNATURE

End Term Jury

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Subject Code

MFM203T

Subject

Sessions
Lecture
Practical
/Workshop
Tutorial/Seminar
s/Field study
Self Study
Total

Financial Management

Hours/week Hour
Credit
/Semester

(C/NC)

Subject
type(TH/P
B/DE/CE)

42

Core

TH

Pre- requisite: Nil


Course objective:
1. To provide the student with inside to various sources f long term financing
2. To enable them to understand various financial statements and their analysis while making decision
3. To prepare students to the needs of financial terminologies and their implications used in the industry
Course Structure:
Concept Domain: understanding the financial requirements of an organization and their fulfillment.
Knowledge Domain: Time value of Money, sources of long term finance, working capital
Skill Domain: NVP Analysis, ABC Analysis

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Course Contents:
Session

Hrs

Content

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/topic

Total Hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

Detailed referencing
with test
book/publishers/editi
on with pg no.

Hrs

Introduction to
Financial
Management

Khan M.Yand
P.K.Jain (2012) 6th
Edition Chapter 1,
page 1.3 1.18
Khan M.Yand
P.K.Jain (2012) 6th
Edition Chapter 2,
page 2.2 2.22

1
3
2
3
3
3

5
3

Objectives, scope
and meaning of
Financial
Management
Time value of
money

Practical
/Work shop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

Compounding
techniques, annual
compounding of
3
annuity, present
value of cash flow
Financial
Liquidity ratio,
Khan M.Yand
Statement
turnover ratio,
P.K.Jain (2012) 6th
3
analysis
activity ratio,
Edition Chapter 6,
profitability ratio
page 6.1 6.42
Assignment 1: Unit Test -1: Problems on Time value of Money and Ratio : 10 Marks
Khan M.Yand
Financial
Evaluating of firms
P.K.Jain (2012) 6th
Statement
earning power,
analysis
common size
Edition Chapter 6,
3
statement ,
page 6.42 6.48
advantages and
limitation to ratios
Fund flow and
S.N.Maheshawari &
Basic concepts
cash flow
S.K.Maheashwari
3
(Only theory)
An Introduction to
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Accountancy
Vikas Publishing ,
Tenth Edition
Chapter 3,Section V
page-5.76 5.84
Chapter 4,Section V
page-5.119 5.133

6-7

Capital Budgeting
techniques and
evaluation

Khan M.Yand
P.K.Jain (2012) 6th
6
Edition Chapter 9,
6
page 9.2 9.7, page
9.27 9.43
Assignment 2: Unit Test -2: Problems on Capital Budgeting : 10 Marks
Mid- term Examination
Sources of
Equity shares, rights Khan M.Yand
P.K.Jain (2012) 6th
finance for a
issues, preference
corporate entity
shares, debentures, Edition Chapter 22,
term loans
(Long term)
page 22.1-22.11

8
9

Pay back period,


ARR, NPV, IRR,PI

(Theory)

Chapter 23, page


23.1-23.26

Chapter 24, page


24.1-24.8

10-11
6

Concept and
measurement of
cost of capital

Significance of cost
of capital, explicit
and implicit cost,
cost of debt, cost of
preference shares,

Chapter 25, page


25.1-25.24
Khan M.Yand
P.K.Jain (2012) 6th
Edition Chapter 11,
page 11.1-11.23

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cost of equity capital
Case Study :
Computation of cost
of capital of Palco
Ltd

Khan M.Yand
P.K.Jain (2012) 6th
Edition
Comprehensive
cases
Page No.31-34

Assignment -3 Unit test 3 Problems on cost of capital and WACC


Khan M.Yand
12
Short term
Trade Credit, Bank
P.K.Jain (2012) 6th
Credit, Commercial
Sources of
Papers ,Certificate
Edition Chapter 17,
finance
3
3
of Deposits
page 17.1-17.18
,Factoring
(Theory)
13
Planning of
Khan M.Yand
Need for working
P.K.Jain (2012) 6th
capital, permanent
working capital
Edition Chapter 13,
and temporary
page 13.3-13.17
3
3
working
capital
(Theory)
change n working
capital ,determinants
of working capital
14
Inventory
ABC Systems EOQ, Khan M.Yand
Management
Safety stock
P.K.Jain (2012) 6th
3
3
Edition Chapter 16,
page 16.1-16.15
15
Indian Stock
Stock exchange,
Student handout
3
3
Market
new Issues
Assignment -4 Unit test 4 objective questions & problems from working capital, inventory management & stock market
16
End-term Examination

Suggested Reference Books:


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2.
3.
4.

Financial Management: I M Pandey


Management Accounting: Khan & Jain
Financial Management: Prasanna Chandra
Introduction to Management Accounting: Horngen /Sundem others

Reference Magazines, Journal and other sources:


Business World
The Economic Times
The Economist
Business Today

Bench mark
Assignment 4

10

10

20

40

Total

Bench mark
Assignment 3

10

End Term
Exam / Jury

Bench mark
Assignment 2

10

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

Bench mark
Assignment 1

Evaluation Matrix:

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Case studies
Practical Problems
Presentation
Learning outcomes:
Understanding the basic of financial accounting, preparation of final accounts their implication, terminologies, understanding cost
components and, marginal cost variance and budgets.
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Bench Marked Assignment description
Assignment 1
Details/description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of Assignment
Weightage
Assignment 2
Details/description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of Assignment
Weightage
Assignment 3
Details/description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of Assignment
Weightage
Assignment 4
Details/description of assignment

Problems on Time value of Money and Ratio


Performance in the unit Test
Unit Test
10
Problems on Capital Budgeting
Performance in the unit Test
Unit Test
10
Problems on cost of capital and WACC
Performance in the unit Test
Unit Test
10
Objective Questions & Problems From Working Capital,
Inventory Management & Stock Market
Performance in the unit Test
Unit Test
10

Evaluation parameter
Type of Assignment
Weightage

Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper


Mid-term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice / Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)
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End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

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Subject Code

MFM205T

Subject

Sessions

Operations Research

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

(C / NC)

Hour /
Semester

Credit

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
42

Core

TH

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective: To orient the students with the tools required for scientific decision making and Methods for optimum utilization of
resources.
Course structure:
Concept domain- To make student aware of optimization techniques in various business decisions.
Knowledge domain- Operation Research
Skill domain- Production & operations evaluation skill.

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Course Contents:
Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required
per
chapter/
topic
1

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with pg no

Hrs

Introduction to OR,
Importance of OR, Scope of
OR in business activities,
Optimization concept, OR
models

Definition of
OR,Scope of
OR,Limitations of
OR.

PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Reasearch) Ch.1

Linear Programming,
Formulation of Linear
Programming Problems

Requirement of
LPP,Formulation of
LP Problems.

Graphical method of solving


Linear programming
problems

Solution of two variable LP


problems

PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Reasearch) Ch.2
PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Reasearch) Ch.2

4-5

Content
Details of the contents to
be taught

Transportation problem Nature and scope, methods


of allocation (N-W rule, Row/
Column Minima, Least Cost
Cell, VAM and problems
based on all the above
methods

Introduction to
transportation model
and solutions

PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Reasearch) Ch.3

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

Optimality Test for

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transportation problems.
6

Formulation and
solution, Floods
technique,Hungarian
Method or reduced
matrix method.

PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Reasearch) Ch.4

Shortest Cyclic route


models/Traveling
salesman problems

PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Research) Ch.5

Inventory, Meaning, Types


and importance, Inventory
models.

Definition,
importance and
inventory types

PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Research) Ch.12

Types of inventory control


methods, EOQ, , ABC
analysis, VED analysis,
FNSD analysis

Definition of
selective inventory
control methods like
ABC,VED,FNSD
and problems on
EOQ Model.

PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Research) Ch.12

Sequencing Models &


Problems: Processing n Job
through two Machines.

Definition ,
assumptions &
problems based on
the model

PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Research) Ch.5

Assignment model

Traveling Salesman
3

Mid-term Examination

9
3
10

11

12

13

N jobs three Machines, two


jobs M Machines

Introduction to Queuing

Reason of waiting

PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Research) Ch.5
PK Gupta &

3
3

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3

theory, Features of Queuing


System

line problems,
applications &
characteristics of
queuing models

Problems based on Model


(M/M/1) :
(FCFS/infinite/infinite)

Problems based on
the model.

PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Research) Ch.10

Introduction to project
Management, Importance
and Phase of Project
Management, Network
models, Introduction to
PERT, CPM techniques,
Activity times, Critical Path
analysis

Definition of project
management, brief
history of project
management, WBS,
network construction
rules, simple
problems on CPM &
PERT to find out
critical path, total
project duration.

PK Gupta &
D.S.Hira
(Operation
Research) Ch.14

15

16

D.S.Hira
(Operation
Research) Ch.10

End Term Examination


Suggested references Books:
Apart from ones mentioned with the course curriculum
1. Operation Research
(i)
Heera & Gupta
(ii)
N.D. Vohra (Quantitative techniques in Management)

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


1. Apparel Online,
2. Apparel News
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Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

Evaluation Matrix

10

Class Test (10)

20

--

--

20

40

100

Teaching Tools: Lecture based


Learning outcome: Students would gather an understanding of how production is carried on and how it may be managed in most
efficient manner
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter

Assignment on Application of OR Techniques in various filed of business


Understanding of theoretical inputs and practicality of applications

Type of assignment

Document submission

Weightage

10

Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

Class Test
Performance in the test
Class Test
10
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Assignment 3
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

Inventory Management practices adopted by the Industry


Understanding of theoretical inputs and practicality of application
Document Submission
20

Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper


Mid term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

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Subject Code

Subject

Sessions

Hour/

Hour/
Semester

Credits

C/ NC

42

Core

Week

MFM207T

Fashion Brand Management

Lecture
Practical /
Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars
/ Field Study
Self Study
Total

Subject
Type
(TH/PB)

TH

Pre-requisite: Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour


Course objective:
1. To developed a clear understanding of fashion Brands
2. To give an in-depth understanding of fashion branding strategy covering Brand equity, Brand Identity and Brand Architecture
Course Structure:
Concept domain: Brand Identity, Brand equity, Branding Strategy, Fashion Brand, Luxury brand
Knowledge domain- How to develop Brand awareness, Brand association, Brand loyalty and Perceived Brand quality for the
fashion brands
Skill domain- Launching a new Fashion Brand, Managing Brand architecture and devising strategy for a successful fashion Brand
with right positioning.

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Course content:
Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught

Brands and
Brand
Management

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Practical/
Workshop

Self
Study

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

detailed referencing with


text book/ publishers/
edition with pg no

Hrs

Hrs

Hrs

What is a Brand?

Building Strong

Branding Challenges
& Opportunities

Brand-Aaker

Brand Name and


Brand Logos

Criteria for Choosing


Brand Elements

The New Strategic Brand


Management (Creating
and Sustaining

Brand Equity Long Term)


2nd Edn Jean Noel
Kapferer

Brand
Personality

Brand Personality,

Building Strong

Sincere, Competent

Brand-Aaker

, Exiting,
Sophisticated,

The New Strategic Brand


Management (Creating
and Sustaining

Rugged

Brand Equity Long Term)

2nd Edn Jean Noel

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Kapferer
3
3

Case
Discussion on
Brand
Personality

Brand
Knowledge

Brand
Positioning

Brand Association,

Building Strong

Brand Awareness,

Brand-Aaker

Recognition,
Recalling, Strength,

The New Strategic Brand


Management (Creating
and Sustaining

Favorability, Type,

Brand Equity Long Term)

Differentiation,

2nd Edn Jean Noel

POP,POD

Kapferer

Brand positioning,

Brand Positioning-All

1st mover

Ries & Jack Trout

advantage,
3

Positioning for the

Follower,
Positioning concept
and tactics
6

Brand Identity

Brand Identity,

Building Strong

physique,

Brand-Aaker

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personality, Culture,
Self concept,

The New Strategic Brand


Management (Creating
and Sustaining

Reflection, Relation

Brand Equity Long Term)


2nd Edn Jean Noel
Kapferer

7
3
8

Case
Discussion on
Brand Identity

Mid-term examination

Brand Equity

Brand awareness,

Building Strong

association, loyalty,

Brand-Aaker

Perceived quality,
Other proprietary
assets, Strategy
3

and policies to

The New Strategic Brand


Management (Creating
and Sustaining

develop brand

Brand Equity Long Term)

equity

2nd Edn Jean Noel

Aakers Brand Equity


Ten

Kapferer

Brand Value Chain


10

Brand Equity

Brand valuation-cost

Building Strong

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Valuation-I

based, market based,


Inter Brand,

Case
Discussion on
Brand Equity
Valuation

Brand-Aaker
The New Strategic Brand
Management (Creating
and Sustaining
Brand Equity Long Term)
2nd Edn Jean Noel
Kapferer

11

Brand Equity
Valuation-II

Customer Based
Brand Equity (CBBE),
Y & R BAV

Case
Discussion on
Brand Equity
Valuation

Building Strong
Brand-Aaker
The New Strategic Brand
Management (Creating
and Sustaining

Brand Equity Long Term)


2nd Edn Jean Noel
Kapferer
12

Strategies to
manage
Brands-I

Brand architecture,

Building Strong

Corporate Branding,

Brand-Aaker

Presentation
and Discussion

Endorse Branding,

The New Strategic Brand


Management (Creating
and Sustaining

Source Branding

Brand Equity Long Term)


2nd Edn Jean Noel

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Kapferer

13

Strategies to
manage
Brands-II

Range Branding,

Presentation
and Discussion

Line Branding

Building Strong
Brand-Aaker

The New Strategic Brand


Management (Creating
and Sustaining

Brand Equity Long Term)


2nd Edn Jean Noel
Kapferer
14

Strategies to
manage
Brands-III

Presentation
and Discussion

Brand Extension &

Building Strong

Line extension,

Brand-Aaker

Multibrand

The New Strategic Brand


Management (Creating
and Sustaining

Portfolios

Brand Equity Long Term)

2nd Edn Jean Noel


Kapferer
15
3

Private Labels
Vs National
Brands

Private label/Store

Building Strong

Brand Strategy,

Brand-Aaker

Benefits for the

The New Strategic Brand


Management (Creating
and Sustaining

customers and

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retailers, Store

Brand Equity Long Term)

Brand strategy vis-vis manufacture

2nd Edn Jean Noel


Kapferer

Brand
16

End-term Examination

Suggested references Books:

Branding a practical guide to planning your strategy-Geoffrey Randall


Whats in a name?-Advertising and the concept of brand-John Philip Jones

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:

Journal of Fashion Marketing Management


Journal of Brand Management
Journal of Product & Brand Management
HBR
Ebsco, Emerald ,Proquest
Journal of Product & Brand Management

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20

40

Total

End Term
Exam / Jury

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-5

20

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix:

100

Teaching Tools:
Class lectures
Presentation by the students
Case study
Literature survey
Learning outcome:
In-depth understanding about the banding and brand management strategy
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Create a hypothetical Fashion Brand, explain its identity through the Brand Identity Prism
and do a Comparative study of the Brand with other 2 well-known brands in the same
category.

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Evaluation parameter

Content, Individual Understanding, Managerial Application, Innovation

Type of assignment

Documentation & Presentation

Weightage

20

Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

Map the Brand Architecture of the brand created in assignment 1 and find out the scope of
various extension possibilities for the same.

Evaluation parameter

Content, Individual Understanding, Managerial Application, Innovation

Type of assignment

Documentation & Presentation

Weightage

20

Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper


Mid term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.
ii.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
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iii.

iv.

Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

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Subject Code

MFM209T

Subject

Sessions

Strategic
Management

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
42

Core

TH

Pre-requisite: Marketing Management


Course objective:
1. To familiarize the students with the concept & process of strategic management with applications in the fashion Industry
2. To enable the students to develop comprehensive strategies for fashion business.
3. To expose the students to management strategies adopted by leading fashion brands.
Course structure:
Concept domain: Key terms
-Strategy, Mission, Goals, Objectives
-Analytical Tools-SWOT, BCG matrix, Michael Porters Diamond Model, Value Chain,
-Generic Competitive strategies Differentiation, Overall Cost Leadership & Focus
-Strategic options-Project/build current positions, product development, market development, Diversification
-Strategy Implementation: functional strategies & strategic control, managing strategic changes
Knowledge domain: Up-to-date coverage of strategic management concepts & techniques for building and sustaining a
competitive advantage.
Skill domain: Improved analytical, managerial and decision-making skills.

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Course contents:
Session

Hrs/week

Details of
number of
sessions
required
per
chapter/
topic

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught

Strategic
ManagementOverview,
Hierarchy
Strategy, Mission
Business Definition
& Characteristics,
Vision, Goals,
Objectives

External
Assessment:
Sources of external
information,
Forecasting Tools,
External Factor
Evaluation (EFE),
Competitive Profile
Matrix (CPM)

Porter's Five
Forces Model and

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define
the depth of the
input

detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with pg no

Hrs /week

Strategic
management:
definition & stages

Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP 2-13

Vision & Mission


statements,
objectives

Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP 59-72

External Audit,
Matrices: EFE &
CPM

Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP 78-113

Competitive
Forces; Emergent

Strategic management
by Fred R. David

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

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strategies

Henry Mintzbergs
Emergent
Strategies Model

Strategic management
by
Charles W.L. Hill &
Gareth R. Jones
PP 46-57, 24-25

Case Study -1

5
3
6

Internal
Assessment:
Concept & Tools,
Internal Factor
Evaluation (IFE)

Internal Audit &


Analysis, IFE

Generic
Competitive
Strategies:
Differentiation,
Overall Cost
Leadership

General
Competitive
Strategies

Value Chain and


Value Creation
Cycle

Value Chain
Value Creation

(Ninth Edition):
PP 94-101

Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP118-151

Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP 174-177
3

Strategic management
by
Charles W.L. Hill &
Gareth R. Jones
PP 159-160
Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP 177

Strategic management
by
Charles W.L. Hill &
Gareth R. Jones
PP 79-82, 93

Assignment -1 Topic: Application of the matrices for any organization preferably fashion related.
Assignment -2 (Before the end-term examination) Topic: Analysis of the applied strategy of an organization preferably
fashion related.
8
Mid-term examination
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Ansoff's Model

Types of
Strategies:
Integration,
Intensive; Ansoffs
Model

Strategic
Alternatives:
Framework

3-stage
Framework

Strategy Selection:

Matrices

10

11
3

12

Matrices: TOWS,
SPACE, BCG, IE &
QSPM
Strategy
Implementation

Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP 234-268

Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP 274-294
Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP 298-317

Case Study -2

14

Marketing, Finance
& R&D issues in
Implementation

Implementation
tools

Strategic Control,
Managing Strategic
Change

Contingency
Planning

15
3
16

Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP 194-200
Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP 200-225

Implementation &
Formulation,
Restructuring &
Reengineering

13
3

Strategic management
by Fred R. David
(Ninth Edition):
PP 156-186

End- term Examination

Suggested reference books:


1. Strategic Management: Fred R. David, Pearson; 9th edition
2. Strategic management: Charles W.L. Hill & Gareth R. Jones, Biztantra; 2009 edition
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Strategic Management - Formulation, Implementation and Control: John A Pearce II Richard B Robinson Jr., Atlantic
Marketing Strategy: Boyd, Walker, Muller, Tata McGraw Hill; 5th edition
Competitive Advantage: Michel E. Porter, Free Press New York Edition 1995
Business Policy and Strategic Management: Azhar Kazmi, Tata McGraw Hill
Private Label Strategy: Nirmalya Kumar and Jan-Benedict E.M. Steenkamp, Harvard Business Press 2007
Blue Ocean Strategy: W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne, Harvard Business School Press 2005
Fortune at The Bottom of the Pyramid: C. K. Prahalad, Pearson Education, Inc. Wharton School Publishing, 2010

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


HBR
Economic & Political Weekly
The Indian Textile Journal
Advertising & market
Evaluation Matrix:

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

20

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix

20

--

--

--

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Case Study
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Business Quiz
Presentation
Article Presentation

Learning outcome:
1.
2.
3.

Understanding of strategic marketing concepts & their applications in contemporary fashion environment.
Understanding contemporary fashion marketing strategies & how they differ at different business levels
Development of skills in the areas of strategic thinking & strategy development.

Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)


Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

Application of the matrices for any organization preferably fashion related.


Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation, managerial application,
quality of the report
Document submission
20
Analysis of the applied strategy of an organization preferably fashion related.
Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation, managerial application,
quality of the report
Document submission & presentation
20

Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper


Mid term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice / Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)
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End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

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Subject Code

Subject

MFM211P

Sessions
Lecture
Practical /
Workshop
Tutorial /
Seminars /Field
Study
Self Study
Total

Special Product Groups

Hour/
Week

Hour/
Semester

Credits

(C/NC)

42

Core

Subject Type
(TH/PB)

PB

Pre-requisite: Basic inputs in Retail Management, Marketing management, Merchandising and Retail Buying
Course objective:
To provide a basic understanding of the key product categories in the Organized retail sector.
To understand the business dynamics of Product Groups other than Apparel.
To enable the students to explore other fashion and lifestyle sectors.
Course structure:
Concept domain: Basic product knowledge, Processes and practices of the identified product groups.
Knowledge domain: Understanding the basics of back-end and front-end operations and processes of the identified product
groups.
Skill domain: Application of concepts and techniques of managing the identified product groups in real life scenario.

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Course Content:

Session

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Hrs

Content

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Special Product
Group-1
3

Introduction to the
Industry-Indian
Perspective
Product Lifecycle
Management

Retail Dynamics Business Process,


Key Issues and
Challenges
3

Keywords

Reference

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

detailed
referencing
with text book/
publishers/
edition with pg
no
Handout

Size, Organized Vs
Unorganized, Key
Players

Lecture

Range Planning,
Development,4Ps at
each stage of PLC

Supply Chain
Management, Frontend Dynamics, Trade
Promotions, Selling
Tactics etc.

Hrs

Practical/
Workshop
Hrs

Self
Study
Hrs

Handout

Comparison of Indian
Brands Practices
with International
Best Practices

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3
3

Future Scope.
Discussions of Three
Successful
Brands/Organizations
Special Product
Group-2

Introduction to the
Industry-Indian
Perspective
Product Lifecycle
Management

Retail Dynamics Business Process,


Key Issues and
Challenges
3

Handout
3

Size, Organized Vs
Unorganized, Key
Players

Handout

Range Planning,
Development,4Ps at
each stage of PLC

Supply Chain
Management, Frontend Dynamics, Trade
Promotions, Selling
Tactics etc.

Handout

Comparison of Indian
Brands Practices
with International
Best Practices
6

Future Scope.
Discussions of Three
Successful
Brands/Organizations

Handout
3

Presentation on key
learnings of Front
End Exposure for
SPG 1&2

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8

Mid-Term Submission

Special Product
Group-3
3

Introduction to the
Industry-Indian
Perspective
Product Lifecycle
Management

10

Retail Dynamics Business Process,


Key Issues and
Challenges
3

Size, Organized Vs
Unorganized, Key
Players

Handout

Range Planning,
Development,4Ps at
each stage of PLC

Supply Chain
Management, Frontend Dynamics, Trade
Promotions, Selling
Tactics etc.

Handout

Comparison of Indian
Brands Practices
with International
Best Practices
11
3

12

Future Scope.
Discussions of Three
Successful
Brands/Organizations
Special Product
Group-4

Introduction to the
Industry-Indian
Perspective
Product Lifecycle

Handout
3

Size, Organized Vs
Unorganized, Key
Players

Handout

Range Planning,
Development,4Ps at
each stage of PLC

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Management

13

Retail Dynamics Business Process,


Key Issues and
Challenges

Supply Chain
Management, Frontend Dynamics, Trade
Promotions, Selling
Tactics etc.

Handout

Comparison of Indian
Brands Practices
with International
Best Practices
14

15

16

Future Scope.
Discussions of Three
Successful
Brands/Organizations

Presentation on key
learnings of Front
End Exposure for
SPG 3&4

End Term Examination/Jury

Note: the selection of Special Product Groups will be centre specific; based on the competency of the centre.
The choice has to be made from the comprehensive list below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

FMCG
Beauty and Wellness
Jewellery and Watches
Footwear
Leather Accessories
Home Decor
Food & Grocery
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8. Denim

Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Presentation on key learnings of Front End Exposure for SPG 1&2

Evaluation parameter

Understanding of the subject and its application, quality of the report

Type of assignment

Submission & Presentation

Weightage

20

Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

Presentation on key learnings of Front End Exposure for SPG 3&4

Evaluation parameter

Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation, Managerial Application,


quality of the report

Type of assignment

Submission & Presentation

Weightage

20

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


Industry specific magazines and Journals
Images: Business of Fashion

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--

20

40

Total

End Term
Exam / Jury

--

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

20

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix:

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures Supported by Visuals
Live Projects
Term Project
1-2 expert lectures

Learning outcome:
Understanding of the concepts
Observational learning
Practical Applications of the concepts and techniques

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Subject Code

MFM213T

Pre-requisite:

Subject

Sessions

Intellectual
Property Rights

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type (TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
-

42

Core

TH

Nil

Course objective: To impart a basic understanding on the subject of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) specifically as applied to the
area of creative arts, fashion design and textile industry. The idea is to give an overall exposure to the students so that they not only
learn how to protect their own rights and but also learn how to respect others rights. An important aspect is leveraging ones IP in
business. Sufficient inputs have been added in the curriculum to show students how IP is and can be used for commercial benefits.
Course structure:
Concept domain -The idea of the course is to elucidate the use of IP in the areas of design and technology. It is important to explain
to students how in todays world IP is crucial for knowledge economies to survive. How knowledge has itself become a product that
can be traded in the form of IP.
Knowledge domain - Knowledge of various streams of IPRs like patents, trademarks, designs, copyright etc. and how to protect
these.
Skill domain - To be able to recognize which is the IP that is worth protecting and then proceed accordingly.

Course contents:

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Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Content
Details of the contents to be
taught

Introduction to IPR
Creativity

Idea and Creativity

Different forms of
creative expression

Need for protection

Role of IPR in creativity

IP Tools an
introduction

Copyright & related


Issues

Industrial Property

Trademarks

Patents

Industrial Designs

Trade Secrets

Layout Designs of
Integrated Chips

Geographical
Indications
Unfair Competition
o Competitiveness
Product, Commodity,
brands
Importance of branding

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

Detailed
referencing with
text book/
publishers/ edition
with PNo.

Hrs

Introduction,
Tangible Property,
Intangible Property,
Industrial Property,
Copyright

WIPO: secrets of
Intellectual
Property: A Guide
to Small and
Medium Sized
Exporters

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

Presentation

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Study
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SME competitiveness
o Business Plan &
Strategy
Knowledge economy
Innovation process
Corporate Strategy
Commercialisation
strategy
Collaboration
Open Innovation
interfaces & boundaries
IP strategy
Exploiting IP assets
Trademarks
o Trade Marks( Incl.
Certification Marks &
Collective Marks )

What is a trademark

What are trademarks


for

Why
to
trademark(advantages
& disadvantages)

Types of trademark

Registration
of
trademark

Using trademarks

What to do in case of
Infringement

Relevant
cases
&
examples from industry
o Trade Mark Licensing

Brand Vs Trade Mark

Role of Trade Mark

Definition, types,
collective marks,
certification marks,
genericide
importance, legal
protection, filling
procedure,
prosecution, case
studies

WIPO: Making a
Mark: An
Introduction to
Trademarks for
Small and
Medium-sized
Enterprises;
Presentation
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Franchising
Licensing
Trade Mark
infringement

Case Studies
Copyrights and Related rights
o Copyright
What are copyright and
other related rights
Who all can be protected
under copyright
Advantages of copyright
Registration of copyright
Concept of collective
management of copyright
Use of Work protected
by copyright
enforcing copyright
Relevant
cases
&
examples from industry
Industrial Design
o Design Registration
Introduction to industrial
design
Need for protecting (
advantages
&
disadvantages)
What can & cannot be
protected
Registration of Industrial
design in India & Abroad
Trademark
&
design
relationship

Definition, related
rights, economic
rights, moral rights,
fair use, legal
protection, filling
procedure,
protection, case
studies

WIPO: Creative
Expression: An
Introduction to
Copyright and
Related Rights for
Small and Medium
Sized Enterprises;
3
Presentation

Definition,
significance, legal
protection, filling
procedure,
prosecution, case
studies, overlap of
design and
trademark

WIPO: Looking
good: An
introduction to
Industrial Designs
for Small and
Medium- sized
Enterprises;

Presentation

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Relevant
cases
&
examples from industry

Patents
o Patent Information
Patent & its importance
What all can be patented?
Definition
How to get a patent?
How much do patent cost? patentability criteria,
Advantages of patent rights product and
documents
process patents,
Concept of Utility model
significance, non
Commercializing patent
patentable
technology
inventions, legal
Enforcing patents
protection, filling
International patent
procedure,
classification system(IPC) & projection, PCT and
patenting abroad
convention
Patent Cooperation Treaty ( application , case
PCT)
studies
Case study/discussion of an
patented item related to fash
industry
Trade Secret
o Trade Secrets, Know
How
What are trade secrets
Protection of trade secrets
Advantages and
disadvantages of trade
secret
Developing trade secret
strategy for business

Definition,
significance,
qualification of
information as a
secret, protection
strategies, legal
remedies, patent vs.
trade secret ,case
studies

WIPO: Inventing
the Future : An
Introduction to
Patents for Small
and Medium Sized
Enterprises;

Presentation

WIPO: Secrets of
Intellectual
Property: a guide
to Small and
Medium Sized
Exports
Presentation

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8 MID TERM EXAMINATION


9

10

Relevant
cases
&
examples from industry
Case Study /
Presentation

Geographic Indication and


traditional knowledge
o GI (Incl. Issues related
to
traditional
Knowledge)
Basics of GI
Protection
of
GI
at
National Level
Protection
of
GI
at
International Level
Registration Process in
India
Procedure for Filing GI
Application
Registered GIs in India
Basics
of
Traditional
Knowledge
Case study Discussions
IP Transactions
o IP Transactions
What is IP transaction
Transaction Opportunities
and relevance of IP
Identification of patent
assets.
Patent Brokering and
acquisition
Due diligence

3
Definition,
Difference between
GI and trademark,
Significancespecifically to India,
genericide,
producer,
Owner, legal
protection ,filling
procedure,
prosecution, case
studies, traditional
knowledge
implications, current
scenario and
interest, TKDL, case
studies

WIPO : Marketing
Crafts and Visual
Arts : the Role of
Intellectual
Property

Definition, types,
due diligence,
Licensing,
Franchising
Merchandising, case
studies

WIPO: Secrets of
Intellectual
Property: A guide
to Small and
Medium Sized
Exporters

Presentation
3

WIPO:
Exchanging Value
: Negotiating
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Internet-related
technology and trade
transactions involving
intellectual property
o FRANCHISING
What is franchising and
franchise relationship
Types of franchise system
Traditional licensing Vs
Franchising
Advantages and
disadvantages
Terms of Franchise
Agreement
Important factors to
consider when preparing
franchise agreement
o MERCHANDISING
Merchandising Vs
Merchandising rights
Why consider
merchandising
Character and personality
merchandising
Merchandising strategy
and what IP are most
often merchandised
What to consider when
merchandising IP
Relevant
cases
&
examples from industry
IP and websites
Definition, domain
o IP and Web Sites names, g TLD
&Domain names
elements of IP in a

11
3

Technology
Licensing
Agreements
Presentation

www.wpo.int
3

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IP & Websites
What elements of the
website can be protected
How to protect your
website
Who owns the IP rights in
your website?
Web Development
Agreement
Material owned by others
Creating , launching,
maintaining,
developing the website IP issues
case studies
IP & Domain Names
What is the domain
name?
what is the nature of the
dispute?
why so many disputes?
how does the
UDRP(INDRP) work?
what factors guide the
panelist's dicision?
case studies from indian
domain

Website, on line
protection, web
development
agreement, cyber
squatting, online IP
disputes, UDRP,
INDRP, case studies
Quiz at the end of
the topic

rediff.in
orkut.in
internet.in
computer.in

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o Photographers
Protection of online/web
photography
IP Audit
Introduction
What is an Intellectual
Property Audit?
When an Audit Should Be
Undertaken
Scope of the Audit
Who Should Do the
Audit?
Audit Plan
Initial
Information
Gathering
Written Report of Results
of the Audit
Federal and State Filings
Ownership Issues
Infringement Issues
Other Issues
The Importance of an
Intellectual Property Audit
Patent Information and IP
Valuation
o Inventions and Patents
What are patents
Protection of patents
Advantages and
disadvantages of patents
Registration of patent in
India & Abroad
Relevant cases &

12

13

Definition,Significan
nce Types, Audit
team, Initial data
gathering, Audit
report, elements of
report, case studies

www.wpo.int

Presentation

Quiz at the end of


the topic
3

Definition,
significance,
international patent
classification, utility
model,
methodologies of
valuation, case
studies

www.wipo.int

Quiz at the end of

Presentation

WIPO:
Exchanging Value:
Negotiating
Technology
Licensing
Agreements

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examples from industry
INTRODUCTION &
SIGNIFICANCE
PARAMETERS FOR
ASSISTING VALUATION
DIFFERENT
METHODOLOGIES
COST
MARKETING
INCOME
INTERNATIONAL
VALUATION
STANDARDS
LIMITATIONS OF IPR
VALUATION
Character Merchandising

the topic

14

What is
Character
merchandising
Source of
characters
Brief history of
Character
merchandising
Types of
Character
merchandising
Rights and
ownership of
characters
Legal protection
of the
merchandising

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character .
Relevant cases
& examples
from industry
15

Class Presentation

16 END TERM EXAMINATION

Suggested reference Books:


Apart from the ones mentioned with the course curriculum:
Reference: Magazine, Journals and other sources:
1. Journal Patent and Trademark Cases
1. www,wipo.int
2. www.wto.org
3. www.patentoffice.nic,in
4. www.uspto.gov
5. www.epo.org

Evaluation Matrix:

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Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

MasterofFashionManagement/FashionManagementStudies

20

10

10

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Case studies
Presentation
Workshop
1-2 Expert Lectures
Learning Outcome: Awareness amongst students vis--vis.IPR and others rights.
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Case Study Presentation

Evaluation parameter

Content, presentation quality and style of submission

Type of assignment

Document Submission on CD

Weightage

20

Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment

Geographical indications: Relevance for Fashion/ Apparel/Handcrafts Sector


Content, presentation quality and skills
Document Submission on CD
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Weightage
Assignment 3
Details/ description of assignment

10

Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment

Content, presentation quality and skills


Document Submission on CD

Weightage

10

Case Study Presentation

Pattern for midterm/ final term CEB examination paper


Mid term Examination will cover all the topics from session 1 to 7 (20% Weightage) 50 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice / Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

End term will cover all the topics from session 1 to 15 (40% Weightage) 100 Marks
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Part A: Objective type / Fill in the blanks/ multiple choice/ Match the answers etc.
Part-B: Short answer questions framed to test conceptual clarity of student through brief concise answers in a word limit of
50 to 150 words. The paper setter will specify the word limit within this range. e.g. about 50 words or about 100 words and
so on.
Part-C : Essay type questions framed to check the clarity with focus on application, analytical ability, organization and
logical structure of the concept with answers in the word limit of 600 to 1000 words. The paper setter will specify the word
limit within this range. e.g. 600 700 words or 900 1000 words and so on.
Part -D : Numerical (if applicable)

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Subject Code

MFM215P

Subject

Sessions

Entrepreneurship
Management

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
42

Non-Core

PB

Pre-requisite: Knowledge on Marketing, Production, Finance, HR, Merchandising, Retailing and Management
Course objective:
1. To enable them to identify the opportunities in apparel, textile and Accessories
2. To enable them to evaluate the opportunities
3. To enable them to prepare a viable & detailed business plan
4. To enable them to apprise the project on different parameters like market feasibility & technical feasibility.
Course structure:
Concept domain: To enable them to identify the opportunities in apparel, textile and Accessories, to enable them to evaluate the
opportunities
Knowledge domain: To enable them to prepare a viable & detailed business plan, to enable them to appraise the project on
different parameters like market feasibility & technical feasibility.
Skill domain: Business plan

Course contents:

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Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/
topic
1

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught

Introduction to
Entrepreneurship
Case Study -1

2
3

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

detailed referencing with text


book/ publishers/ edition with
pg no

Hrs

What is
Entrepreneurship, Why
Entrepreneurship,
Characteristics of
Entrepreneur &
Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Successfully
launching New Ventures by
Bruce R. Barringer & R. Duane
Ireland, Pearson publication,
2008. Page no:2 to 10

Importance of
Entrepreneurship

Importance of
Entrepreneurship,
Common Myths about
Entrepreneurship

Opportunity
Generation /
Identification

Different exercises on
generation of
opportunity like Brain
storming, news paper
exercises, Focus
groups, Problem
inventory analysis,
Creative problem
solving

Entrepreneurship Successfully
launching New Ventures by
Bruce R. Barringer & R. Duane
Ireland, Pearson publication,
2008. Page no:11 to 20
Entrepreneurship by Robert D
Hisrich, Michael P Peters, Dean
A Shepherd Tata McGraw-Hill
publication 6th Edition, page
nos:132 to 144
Entrepreneurship Successfully
launching New Ventures by
Bruce R.Baeeinger, R. Duane
Ireland, Pearson LPE 2009 2nd
Print, Page nos: 26 to 49.
Entrepreneurs Tool Kit: Tools
and Techniques to Lauch and
Grow your New Business ,
Harward Business School

Practical /
Workshop
Hrs

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Study
Hrs


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Press,
2005 Edition, Page
nos: 12 to 23
Entrepreneur /expert
4
Evaluation &
Entrepreneurship Theory,
interaction on
Selection of
Process & Practice by Donald F.
opportunity evaluation & Kuratko,
opportunity,
Richard
M.
Steps for starting
selection
Hodgetts,
Thomson
South
th
Steps for starting
enterprise,
Wesrtern Publication 6 Edition,
Page nos: 398 to 425
enterprise, Business
Business Model
Entrepreneurs Tool Kit: Tools
model and its
and Techniques to Lauch and
importance &
Grow your New Business ,
Components of
Harward
Business
School
Effective business
Press, 2005 Edition, Page nos:
model
3
3
24 to 30
Entrepreneurship Successfully
launching New Ventures by
Bruce R. Barringer & R. Duane
Ireland, Pearson LPE 2009 2nd
Print, Page nos: 50 to 73
Fundamentals of
Entrepreneurship by Sangram
Keshari Mohanty, PHI
Publication, 2005. Page no: 71
to 75
Benchmarked assignment 1- Live Project Idea generation & Opportunity identification for small business / startup / family business (20
Marks)
5
Importance of business Entrepreneurship by Robert D
plan for entrepreneur Hisrich, Michael P Peters, Dean
*as well as to the A Shepherd Tata McGraw-Hill
Overview of
3
3
providers of finance and publication 6th Edition, page
business plan
other stake holders, nos:184 to 217
Components
of Entrepreneurship Successfully
business plan & Time launching New Ventures by
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period * of 3 to 5 years

6
3

Opportunity
Description,
Industry analysis

Opportunity/concept/ent
erprise market analysis
of the product and its
competitors

Operations plan

Production, Quality,
R&D and other
operations

8 Mid Term Submission


9

Marketing plan
Assessment of Risk
and Implementation
Schedule

Detailed marketing plan


about product mix,
marketing mix etc.
Risks

Market,
Competition,
Technology, regulatory,
financial
&
management
and
contingency plans

Case Study -2

10

Organisational plan
3

Show Excerpts
from Movies
(select any one
from list given

Implementation
Schedule Individual
activity wise and key
milestones
Detailed organizational
plan about form of
ownership,
management team,
roles and
responsibilities of team

Bruce R.Barringer & R. Duane


Ireland Pearson LPE 2009 2nd
Print, Page nos: 202 to 227.
Entrepreneurship by Robert D
Hisrich, Michael P Peters, Dean
A Shepherd Tata McGraw-Hill
publication 6th Edition, page
nos:184 to 247
Entrepreneurship by Robert D
Hisrich, Michael P Peters, Dean
A Shepherd Tata McGraw-Hill
publication 6th Edition, page
nos:184 to 217

Entrepreneurship by Robert D
Hisrich, Michael P Peters, Dean
A Shepherd Tata McGraw-Hill
publication 6th Edition, page
nos:219 to 240

Entrepreneurship by Robert D
Hisrich, Michael P Peters, Dean
A Shepherd Tata McGraw-Hill
publication 6th Edition, page
nos:248 to 267

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below)
11

12

Financial plan

Executive summary
& Business plan
preparation

members
Sources and application
of funds, cash in flows
& out flows
*break even analysis,
pro-forma balance
sheets and income
sheets for a period of 3
to 5 years including
calculations such as
ROI, IRR etc.
Contents to be covered
in executive summary
of business plan,
Procedure for Report
writing
* including Appendix
and related documents

Entrepreneurship by Robert D
Hisrich, Michael P Peters, Dean
A Shepherd Tata McGraw-Hill
publication 6th Edition, page
nos:274 to 291

Entrepreneurship Theory,
Process & Practice by Donald F.
Kuratko, Richard M. Hodgetts ,
Thomson South Western
Publication 6th Edition, page
nos: 398 to 425

Expert lecture on
preparation of
13
3
business plan &
Project appraisal
Benchmarked assignment 2 : Preparation of detailed business plan for the selected opportunity in the assignment 1
(with presentation) (20 Marks)
Dynamics of Entrepreneurial
Appraisal of project
Development and Management
Economic, technical,,
by Vasant Desai, Himalaya
14
3
Project Appraisal
management,
Publishing House, Fourth
organization,
revised 2007 edition, page
operational, market
nos:275 to 290
Sources of finance
Financial institutions,
Fundamentals of
15
3
for Entrepreneurs
govt. support, Venture
Entrepreneurship by Sangram
Legal
capitalists, Angel
Keshari Mohanty, PHI

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requirements,
Important acts,
Government
Schemes and
policies

investors etc.
Legal requirements
No objection certificate
from Local body,
registration of firm/unit
in DIC, statutory license
or clearance
Acts factories act,
sale of goods act,
industrial dispute act,
EPF
act, minimum
wages act etc.

publication, 2005. Page no:87 to


96
Entrepreneurs Tool Kit Tools
and Techniques to Grow Your
Business HBS Press, 2005
Edition Page no: 87 to 128
Legal Fundamentals of
Entrepreneurship by Sangram
Keshari Mohanty, PHI
Publication, 2005. Page no: 75
to 85 and 143 to 144

Web sites of MSME, KVIC,


Govt.
Schemes
/ Textiles and Rural development
Policies General like for govt. schemes
Prime
Minister
Employment
Generation Programme
(PMEGP), Credit linked
capital subsidy scheme,
general and related to
apparel, textile and
accessories
16 End Term Exam/Jury
Suggested references Books:
1. Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management by Thomas W. Zimmerer and Norman M. Scarborough, PHI
14th Edition
2. Entrepreneurship Successfully Launching New Ventures by Bruce R. Barringer & R. Duamce Ireland , Persons Low Price
Edition
3. Entrepreneurship New Venture Creation by David H. Holt , PHI publication
4. Entrepreneurial Development in India by C.B. Gupta & N.P. Srinivasan, Sultan Chand & Sons
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5. Dream Rashmi Bansal (Westland publication)


Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:

Magazines:
1. Dare Monthly magazine from Cybermedia publication
2. Entrepreneur Monthly magazine from Infomedia 18
3. Startups - Monthly magazine from Infomedia 18
Web sites: 1. www.nenonline.org study materials and other information can be accessed
2. www.inc.com
3. www.entrepreneur.com
4. www.kauffman.org
5. www.entre-ed.org/
6 http://europa.eu/enterprise/entrepreurship/support_measures/training_education/
7. http://www.usatoday.com/educate/entrepreneur.htm
8. http://www.ceed.info/
9. http://www3.babson.edu./ESHIP/default.cfm/
10. http://edcorner.stanford.edu/
List of Movies:
The Wall Street,
Guru
Pirates of the Silicon Valley
The Social Network
Jerry Maguire
Journals: 1. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research
2. Journal of Small Business and enterprise Development
3. International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship
Evaluation Matrix:

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Assignment-5

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

20

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-1

MasterofFashionManagement/FashionManagementStudies

--

--

20

40

100

Teaching Tools: 1. Lectures


2. Case studies
3. Entrepreneur meet / Expert interactions
4. Discussions and exercises

Learning outcome: 1. Make the students to understand the process of opportunity generation,
Evaluation & selection related to apparel, textile and accessories sector
2. Make the students to prepare the detailed business plan for the new
venture
3. Make the students to understand the process of project appraisal
4. Knowledge on New enterprise creation and managing the new venture
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter

Type of assignment
Weightage

Live Project - Idea generation & Opportunity identification for small business / startup /
family business
Generation of ideas including the process of generation
Evaluation of ideas including process of evaluation
Selection of one idea and selection process
Document submission and presentation
20
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Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

Preparation of detailed business plan for the selected opportunity in the assignment 1

Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

Content, understanding and application of concepts


Document submission and Presentation
20

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Subject Code

MFM217DE

Subject

Sessions

Global Marketing

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
42

Core

PB/DE

Pre-requisite: In-depth Knowledge of Marketing Management and Global Trends

Course objective:
1) To provide the knowledge of marketing management in the Global perspective along with environment and marketing
strategies for the dynamic Global market.
2) To familiarize the students with the basic knowledge, conceptual framework and prevailing practices in Global Marketing.
3) To enable the students to use various marketing tools in global marketing prospective.
4) To develop skills for financial decision making and production decision-making.
5) To explore the influence of politics on contemporary Global trade.
Course structure:
Concept domain- Nature, importance and scope; Frame work, Trade theories, Dimensions, Global Economic Environment,
Regional economic Co-operation, Global Marketing firms, Market analysis and entry strategies, Product strategies, Pricing
strategies, Distribution strategies, Promotion strategy, Foreign exchange, Risk, Foreign Investment, Sourcing, Value chain
and logistics management, Recent Developments in Global marketing.
Knowledge domain- Understanding of Global market scenario, Best practices, suggested marketing mix, etc.
Skill domain- Development of analytical and managerial skills for understanding global marketing and the environment.

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Course contents:
Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required
per
chapter/
topic

Total hrs
required
for one
chapter
and
further
breakup
per topic

Content

Details of the contents


to be taught

Introduction to Global
Marketing

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the chapter to


define the depth of the input

detailed
referencing with
text book/
publishers/ edition
with pg no

Hrs

Concepts: Nature, importance


and scope;
EPRG Framework
Driving and restraining forces
affecting global integration

Principles of Absolute
Advantage, Comparative
Advantage, and Competitive
Advantage, trade pattern
theories, PLC theory, Factor
mobility theory

Trade theories

Cultural environment
facing business

Cultural awareness,
behavioral practices, dealing
with cultural differences.

Political and legal


environments facing

Political environment
Legal environment

Global Marketing
Management
Warren J Keegan
Chapter 1
International
business
environments and
operationsDaniels,
Radebaugh,
Sullivan, Salwan
12th edition
Chapter 6
International
business
environments and
operationsDaniels,
Radebaugh,
Sullivan, Salwan
12th edition
Chapter 2
International
business

Practical /
Worksho
p

Self
Study

Hrs

Hrs

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business

Legal issues in Business

Economic environment
facing business
Elements of economic
environment
Features of an economy
Integrating economic analysis

Government influence on
trade
3

7
3

Tariff & Non-Tariff Barriers

environments and
operationsDaniels,
Radebaugh,
Sullivan, Salwan
12th edition
Chapter 3
International
business
environments and
operationsDaniels,
Radebaugh,
Sullivan, Salwan
12th edition
Chapter 4
International
business
environments and
operationsDaniels,
Radebaugh,
Sullivan, Salwan
12th edition
Chapter 7

Presentation on bench
marked assignment 1

Benchmarked assignment 1- Case Analysis on political/legal/economic/cultural environment facing business(10 marks)


8 Mid term Submission
Benchmarked assignment 2- Submission/ Presentation on regional trading groups 10 marks
Benchmarked assignment 3 - Presentation on product launch in International market- 20 marks

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Global foreign exchange


markets

Major foreign exchange


markets
Foreign exchange trading
process
How companies use foreign
exchange

Determination of
exchange rates

IMF, Exchange rate


arrangements, determining
exchange rates, forecasting
exchange rates, business
implications of exchange
rates.

Presentation on
assignment -2
WTO, GATT, Regional
trading groups,
commodity agreements

10

11

12

13

International
business
environments and
operationsDaniels,
Radebaugh,
Sullivan, Salwan
12th edition
Chapter9
International
business
environments and
operationsDaniels,
Radebaugh,
Sullivan, Salwan
12th edition
Chapter 10

Country evaluation and


selection

Information required for


scanning, collecting and
analyzing data, country
comparison toolsallocating
among locations, non
comparative decision making

Managing international
operations

Marketing globally product,


promotion, price, branding,
and distribution strategies,
managing the marketing mix

International
business
environments and
operationsDaniels,
Radebaugh,
Sullivan, Salwan
12th edition
Chapter12
International
business
environments and
operationsDaniels,
Radebaugh,
Sullivan, Salwan

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Managing
operations

international

15

Presentations on
assignment 3

Marketing globally product,


promotion, price, branding,
and distribution strategies,
managing the marketing mix

12th edition
Chapter16
International
business
environments and
operationsDaniels,
Radebaugh,
Sullivan, Salwan
12th edition
Chapter16

16 End Term Exam/Jury

Suggested references Books:


1. Philip R.Cateora John L.Graham & Prashant Salwan; Tata Mc-Graw Hill; New Delhi INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
2. Gillespie,Jeannet, Hennessey, Global Marketing, Second Edition (2007),Houghton Miffelin company,
3. Robert J. Carbaugh; International Economics
4. Subhash C.Jain; 6th Edition;South-Western, Thomson Learning; Singapore; International Marketing
5. Douglas Lamont; Blackwell Publishers, USA; Global Marketing
6. F.Adhikary, Manab, Global Business Management, Macmillan, New Delhi
7. F. Black and Sundaram: International Business Environment, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
8. F. Buckley, Ardin: The Essence of International Money, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
9. Sodersten, B.O: International Economics, Macmillan, London.
10. Peter H Lindert: International Economics; Richard D, Irwin, Illinois.
11. R.Letiche, John M: International Economics Policies and Theoretical Foundations, Academic Press, New York
12. Blue Ocean Strategy Harvard Business School Press
13. A View from the outside P.Chidambaram
Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:
International Journal of emerging market
Global Magazine
Business Today
Business India
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Business World
Apparel fortnightly
Clothes Line
Apparel online
Indian Textile Journal
HBR
Evaluation Matrix:

Benchmark
Assignment-3

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

10

Benchmark
Assignment-2

political/legal/econ
omic/cultural
environment

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix

Written exam

submission/
Presentation
on regional
trading groups

Market Plan & Product


Launch

Written exam

20

10

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures
Case study
Group discussion
Self Study
Learning outcome:
Basic understanding of Global marketing concepts, theory and their applications in contemporary environment.
Understanding of operation approach to management.
The students must be able to relate and apply the concepts to real life situations
Understanding of various types of Global marketing organizations.
Development of managerial skills in the areas of product pricing, promotions and distribution.
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Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)
Assignment 1 Details/ description of assignment

Type of assignment

Case Analysis on political/legal/economic/cultural environment


facing business
Understanding of the concept and the way of interpretation and
presentation
Presentation

Weight age

10

Evaluation parameter

Assignment 2 Case Analysis


Details/ description of assignment

Submission/ Presentation on regional trading groups

Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment

Understanding of the concept and the way of interpretation and


presentation
Presentation /submission

Weight age

10

Assignment 3 Global marketing mix strategies of an international organization


Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter

Product Launch: Develop a marketing plan with a detailed


marketing mix for product launch in the global market
Understanding and application of concepts and presentation

Type of assignment

Presentation and Documentation

Weight age

20

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Subject Code

Subject

Sessions

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/ PB/
DE/CE)

42

None Core

PB/DE

Lecture
MFM219DE

Services Marketing

Practical/Workshop

Tutorial/Seminars/
Field Study
Self-Study
Total
Pre-requisite

Course objective

Fashion Marketing Management

To enable the students to understand the strategy of managing service


To develop the knowledge and skills of managing quality of service

Course structure :
Concept domain

: Marketing of Services

Knowledge domain

: SERVQUAL, Service Gap

Skill domain

: Skills to work on different technology platform.

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Course contents:
Session

Hrs

Content

Keywords

Reference

Lecture Practical(Experiential Self


Learning through
study
Case study, Role
Play, Field Visit)

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

detailed
referencing with
text book/
publishers/
edition with pg no

Hrs

Services
Marketing
introduction and
concept. Reasons
for Growth of
Services.

What is Service?,
Characteristics of
Service, Difference
between service and
product, Service
Marketing Mix

Reading:
T1:Chapter 1,

Customer Gap,
Provider Gap 1,
Provider Gap 2,
Provider Gap 3,
Provider Gap 4

Reading:
T1:Chapter 2,

Hrs

Hrs

Page:2-31
3

T2:Chapter 1,
Page:3-26

Case Study
2

Service Quality
Gap Model
3

Page:33-51
3

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Case Study

3
3

Consumer
behavior in
service.
Case Study.

4
3

Positioning
Services in
Competitive
Markets.

Search, Experience
and Credence
properties, Consumer
Choice, Need
recognition,
information Search

Reading:
T1:Chapter 3,

Positioning the
service brand,
Internal, Market and
competitor analysis

Reading: T2:
Chapter 2,
age:57-76

Meaning and Type of


Services, Factors
that Influences
Customer
Expectations

Reading:
T1:Chapter 4,

Customers
Perception,
Customers
Satisfaction, Service
Quality

Reading:
T1:Chapter 5,

Understanding
Customers through
Market Research

Reading:
T1:Chapter 6,

Page:52-79,

T2: Chapter 2,
Page:29-53

Case Study.
5
3

Customer
Expectation of
service.s
Case Study.

Customer
Perception of
Service.
3

Page:84-96

Page:108-139

Case Study.
7
3

Listening to
Customers
through

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Research.

Page:144-179

Case Study.
8

Mid term Submission

Customer
Defined Service
Standards.
3

10
3

Case Study.

Physical
Evidence and the
Service Scape.

Factors Necessary
for Appropriate
Service Standard,
Customer Defined
Standard, Guidelines
for Physical Evidence
Strategy.

Reading:
T1:Chapter 10,

Physical Evidence,
Service Scape, Type
of Service Scape.

Reading:
T1:Chapter 11,

Case Study.

11
3

Page:293-316

T2: Chapter 10
Page:285-304

Employees role
in Service
Delivery.
Case Study.

12

Page:293-316

Customers Roles
in Service
Delivery.
Case Study.

Service Culture,
Critical Importance of
Service Employees,
Boundary-Spanning
Role, Emotional
Labor.

Reading:
T1:Chapter 12,

Co-Creation,
Strategy to Enhance
Customer
Participation.

Reading:
T1:Chapter 13,

Page:359-374,

T2:Chapter 11,
Page:309-336

Page:399-480

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3

Integrated
Integrated Marketing
Service Marketing Communication for
Communication.
Services, Matching
Promises with
Case Study.
Delivery.

Reading:
T1:Chapter 13,

Pricing and
Revenue
Management for
the Services.

Customer
Knowledge of
Service Prices,
Pricing Strategies for
Services.

Reading:
T1:Chapter 17,

Impact of Service
Failure and
Recovery, Service
Recovery Strategies

Reading:
T1:Chapter 8,

Case Study.
15

Service
Recovery.
3

16

Case Study.

Page:497-515

R2: chapter 5,
Page:125-148

Page:527-547

T2: chapter 6,
Page:151-178

Page:218-235

End term Examination/Jury

Readings:
Text:
T:1:

V.A. Zeithaml & M J Bitner : Service Marketing, Tata McGraw Hill.

T:2: Cristopher.H. Lovelock & Jochen Wirtz: Services Marketing; Prentice Hall International, N.J, Fifth Edition( 1996).
References:
1.

Hellen Woodruffe : Service Marketing, McMillan (India) Ltd.


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2.
3.

J A Fitzsimmons & M J Fitzsimmons : Service Management, McGraw Hill.

P.K. Gupta, Service Marketing,EPH, Apte, Service Marketing, OUP

Journal:
Dabholkar, P.A., Thorpe, D.I., Rentz, J.O. (1996), "A measure of service quality for retail stories: scale development and validation",
Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Vol. 24 No.1, pp.3-16.
Parasuraman A., Valarie A. Zeithaml, & Leonard L.Berry (1985), A Conceptual Model of Service Quality and Its Implications for
Future Research, Journal of Marketing, Vol.49 (Fall 1985), 41-50.
Parasuraman A., Valarie A. Zeithaml, & Leonard L.Berry (1988), SERVQUAL: a multiple-item scale for measuring customer
perceptions of service quality, Journal of Retailing, Vol. 64 pp. 12-40.

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

Benchmark
Assignment-5

20

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix:

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:
Class lectures
1-2 expert lectures
Learning outcome: Understanding about the strategy of managing service industry

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Assignment 1
Details/ description of
assignment
Evaluation parameter

Service Quality Gap Model with reference to a particular service industry

Type of assignment

Presentation

Weight age

20

Performance during the presentation

Assignment 2 Details/ description of


assignment

SERVQUAL: Evaluation of the service quality of a particular service based on the perception of the
consumers

Evaluation parameter

Content, Individual Understanding, Presentation

Type of assignment

Presentation & Submission

Weight age

20

Parasuraman A., Valarie A. Zeithaml, & Leonard L.Berry (1988), SERVQUAL: a multiple-item scale for measuring customer
perceptions of service quality, Journal of Retailing, Vol. 64 pp. 12-40.

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Subject Code

MFM221DE

Subject

Sessions

Human Resource
Management

Lecture
Practical /
Workshop
Tutorial /
Seminars / Field
Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
42

Non-Core

PB/DE

Pre-requisite: Nil
Course objective:
- To understand how people behave in an organization
- To focus on ways to enhance organizational effectiveness through people.
- To understand how to effectively recognize and resolve human issues in organizational settings
- To inculcate learning spirit, constant innovation and concern towards people and environment.
Course structure:
Concept domain - The course aims to help the students understand concepts and issues related to Team Management.
Knowledge domain - It also aims to impart skills to students for managing people through understanding of self and interpersonal
Relationships
Skill domain - It prepares the students in various areas of recruitment, selection, placement, training & development, motivation
and team building.

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Course Contents:
Session

Hrs

Details of
number of
sessions
required
per
chapter/
topic
1

Total hrs
required
for one
chapter
and further
breakup
per topic

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords
Keywords of the
chapter to define
the depth of the
input

Introduction
HRM Nature,
Scope, Functions &
Objective
3

Paradoxes
Organisation of HR
Department

Reference
Detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with pg no

Lecture

Practical/
Workshop

Self Study

Hrs

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa,
Difference between
PM & HRM

5th edition pg: 3 to 25


3

HRM in small
scale unit & large
scale unit

Personal policies &


principles
HRM models
2

Environment of
HRM:
3

External & internal


forces
Knowing the
environment &
scanning the

External: Political
legal, Economic,
Technological,
cultural
Internal: Strategy,
Task& leadership,
Unions,
organizational

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa 5th
edition pg: 30 to 48

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environment

culture and conflict

Integrating HR
strategies into
Business strategy

Role of HR in
strategic
management

SHRM Nature,
Business, Models

Corporate level,
Business unit level,
functional level

Strategy formulation

5th edition pg: 52 to


58

Strategy evaluation
3

Human Resource
Planning:

Type & strategy of


organization

Nature, importance

Time horizon,
organizational
growth cycle &
planning etc.,

Factor affecting
HRP

The planning
process.
Requisite for
successful HRP
Barriers to HRP

Job analysis
3

Nature, purpose,
problems

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa,
5th edition pg: 74 to
97

Organisational
objectives &
policies, HR need &
HR Supply
forecast, HR
programming, HRP
implementation,
Control &
evaluation of
programme
Strategic choices,
gathering
information,
process

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.

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Process
Methods of
collecting job data
Job analysis and
TQM
Job analysis and
strategic HRM
Job design
Steps, factors
affecting Job design
Job design
approaches

information, job
description, job
specification

Aswathappa,
5th edition pg: 105 to
135

Organizational,
Environmental,
Behavioural,
Job rotation, Job
engineering,
Job enlargements,
Job enrichment,
socio-technical
systems

Contemporary
issues in Job design
Business process
re-engineering
5

Recruitment:
Nature, purpose &
importance
3

Factors governing
recruitment
External & internal
factors
Recruitment process

External : Supply &


demand
Unemployment
rate, Labour
market, political
legal son of soil,
image

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa
5th edition pg:

Internal :
Recruitment policy,

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Sources of
recruitment
internal & external
Philosophers of
recruiting
Alternatives to
recruitment

Selection :
Nature, organization
for selection
3

Selection process
Barriers to effective
selection
Selection in India

Induction
Purpose
3

Orientation
programme
Requisites of an
effective program,
evaluation of
Orientation

HRP
Size of the firm
Cost, Growth &
Expansion
Recruitment
planning, strategy
development,
Searching,
screening
evaluation and
control
Preliminary
interview, selection
test, employment
internee, reference
and background
analysis, selection
decision, physical
examination, Job
offer, Employment
contract, evaluation

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa

Formal or informal,
individual or
collective, serial or
disjunctive,
investiture or
divestiture

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa

5th edition pg:

5th edition pg:191-198

Assessment
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programme ,
problems
Placement

classification model
& employee
placement

Placement Problem
8

Mid-Term Submission

Training &
Development
Nature, inputs, gaps
The training process

Impediments to
effective training
Career development

Performance
Appraisal
10 & 11

Nature, objectives

Skills, education,
development,
ethics, Attitudinal
changes, Decision
making & problem
solving skills

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa,
5th edition Pg 206233

Need assessment,
instructional
objectives,
designing, T & D
program,
implementation of
the training
program,
evaluation of the
program
Objectives,
establish job
expecting and etc.,

Appraisal process

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa,

5th edition Pg. 239 280

Edward Deming on
Performance

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appraisal
Challenge of
Performance
appraisal, Legal
issues associated
with Performance
appraisal
Job evaluation
Definition, scope

12

Analytical nonanalytical methods

Job evaluation
Process

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa,
5th edition Pg. 272279

Job evaluation
methods

Alternation Job
evaluation
Promotion, Transfer
& Separation
Purpose, types of
promotion,
13

Reasons for transfer


and types for
transfer

Dismissal,
separations,
horizontal
promotion,
transfers, layoff,
vertical promotion

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa,
5th edition Pg. 533550

Lay-off, Resignation,
Dismissal,
retrenchment, VRS

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Trade Unions

14

Nature, Trade union


movement in India,
Union legislation
and Act
Disputes and
Resolution
Nature and causes
of disputes,
Settlement of
disputes,

15

16

Dissatisfaction, lack
of power, union
instrumentality,
union tactics, union
free companies

Wage demand,
union rivalry,
political
interference, unfair
labour practice,
Collective
bargaining, code of
discipline,
grievance
procedure,
arbitration,
conciliation,
adjudication,
consultative
machinery

Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa,

5th edition Pg. 505516


Human Resource
Management Texts
and cases by K.
Aswathappa,
5th edition Pg. 554578
3

End-Term Examination /Jury

Suggested references Books:


1. Beardwell, Ian & Holden, Len (1986) Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Prospective, New Delhi: McMillan.
2. DeCenzo, David A and Robbins, Stephens P. Personnel/ Human Resource Management, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited
, New Delhi
3. Monappa ,Arun and Saiyadain, Mizra.S, Personnel Management, Tata McGraw- Hill Publishing company Limited, New Delhi
4. Venkata Ratnam, C.S and Srivastava B.K Personnel Management and Human Resources, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
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5. Monappa, Arun (1985) Industrial Relations, New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.
Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:
-

EBSCO

International Journal of Manpower

Strategic HR Review

Proquest Emerald

Human Resource Management International Digest

Personnel Review

Evaluation Matrix:

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Benchmark
Assignment-2

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-5

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

End Term
Exam / Jury

Total

Evaluation Matrix

20

20

--

--

--

20

40

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures

Understanding of concepts

Case Lead

Experiential learning

Personal Interview

Interaction between students

Group discussion

Reflection of understanding

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Learning outcome:
1) Basic understanding of the basic processes and principles that underline human behaviour.

2) Basic concepts of Human Resource management and their applications in contemporary business environment
3) Understanding of problem solving approach to management

4) The students must be able to relate and apply the concepts of Recruitment & Selection to real life situations

5) Understanding of various types of organizations with respect to MNCs domestic brands, retailing and garment
manufacturing SSI units.
6) Development of managerial skills in the areas of decision making, training & development, team building and motivating
people and how people behave in organization.
Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)

Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Case study on HR issue in any unit/firm in the T&G sector

Evaluation parameter

Identifying the central issue and using theory to form creative solution

Type of assignment

Document Submission

Weight age

20

Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

Assignment on Performance Management System.

Evaluation parameter

Identifying the central issue and using theory to form creative solution

Type of assignment

Document Submission

Weight age

20

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Subject Code

Subject

MFM223DE

Sessions

Hours /
Week

Lecture
Practical /
Workshop
Tutorial /
Seminars / Field
Study
Self Study
Total

Fashion Marketing
Communication and Social
Media Marketing

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

3
42

Non-Core

PB/DE

Pre-requisite: Marketing Management.


Course Objective:
This course provides a broad introduction to integrated marketing communications (IMC) the role of media analysis and planning in
IMC and also covers basic media terminology, the distinctions between media objectives, strategies and tactics and the different
ways of allocating resources in media.
Course structure:
Concept domain:

Communication process, IMC process, Media planning and selection, advertising design, evaluating
effectiveness of the integrated advertising programme, Internet advertising, Social Media Marketing

Knowledge domain:

Understanding the concepts in the field of integrated marketing communication, with emphasis on
advertising and other promotion mix elements in fashion and apparel industry

Skill domain:

Application of concepts and techniques learnt

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Course Contents
Session

Hrs.

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/
topic
1

Content

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Keywords

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

Overview
of Communication
Process, IMC process,
Communication
Process
& communication and
advertising objectives,
advertising
Advertising Agency:
management
Choosing an agency
& its Functions
3

Reference

Lecture

Detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with page no
Integrated Advertising
Promotion, And
Marketing
Communication, 3rd
edition, by Clow &
Baack, Pearson
Education. page 223245 &

Hrs

Practical/
workshop

Self-study

Hrs

George E.Belch &


Michael A.Belch
(2006), Advertising
and Promotion-An
IMC Perspective. Tata
McGraw Hill
2

IMC
Process
3

Planning Context
Target market
Product positioning
Communication
Objectives,
Communication
Budget
IMC Component

Integrated Advertising
Promotion, And
Marketing
Communication, Clow
& Baack, Pearson
Education. Pg 64-78

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George E.Belch &
Michael A.Belch
(2006), Advertising
and Promotion-An
IMC Perspective. Tata
McGraw Hill
3

Advertising Media
Selection
3

Case Study 1

Media Planning
Characteristics of
different Media, Media
Mix

Integrated Advertising
Promotion, And
Marketing
Communication, by
Kenneth E. Clow,
Donald E. Baack,
Pearson Education.
Pg 254-282

Advertising
Design:
Theoretical
Frameworks and
Types of Appeals

Hierarchy of effects,
means-ends, visual
and verbal approach.
Types of Advertising
Appeals

Integrated Advertising
Promotion, And
Marketing
Communication, by
Clow & Baack,
Pearson Education.
Pg 298-326

Advertising
Design: Message
Strategies and
Executional
Frameworks,

Cognitive, affective,
and conative message
strategies. Executional
Frameworks,

Integrated Advertising
Promotion, And
Marketing
Communication, by
Clow & Baack,.
Pearson Education.
Pg 339-366

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Evaluating an
Integrated
Marketing Program

Message evaluations,
recognition
tests,
behavioral
evaluations.

Integrated Advertising
Promotion, And
Marketing
Communication, by
Clow & Baack,
Pearson Education.
Pg 582-603

Assignment 1: Presentation on types of appeals and executional frameworks used in advertising (minimum 5
advertisements to be analysed)
8

MID-TERM Submission Students to be divided into groups of 4-5 and make a document and presentation on the IMC
process of an organization

Promotion
in
Merchandising
environment

the Promotion mix-Promotion


planning-Promotion
Calendars-Promotion
budgets-Allocating the
promotion budgetExtending the promotion
budget

Kristen
K.Swasnson &
Judith C.Everett
(II Edn),
Promotion in
the
merchandising
environment.
Fairchild
publications
(128-190)

Introduction-Display or
banner ads-Rich media- Latest
trends
in E-mail advertisingInternet Advertising
Search engine
advertising-Measuring
internet advertising
effectiveness

Integrated
Advertising
Promotion, And
Marketing
Communication
, by Clow &
Baack, Pearson
Education. Pg

10

Internet Advertising

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546-572

11

12

Assignment 2: Presentation on critical evaluation of 5 ads on the internet


Social
Marketing

Media Introduction to social


media, Blogs, podcasts
and Social networks,
Message boards, Wikis

13

Ethical
Issues
Advertising

in Advertising
and
Promotion ethics-Social
and Ethical criticism of
advertising-Economic
effects of advertising

Terence
A.Shimp
(2007),
Integrated
Marketing
Communication
in Advertising
Promotion.
Cengage
Learning,
International
Edition (393417)
Integrated
Advertising
Promotion, And
Marketing
Communication
, by Clow &
Baack, Pearson
Education. Pg
32-54

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16

Case Study 2

End-Term Jury Students to be divided into group of 4-5 and make a presentation on cases of companies using social
media effectively (minimum 2)

Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)

Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter

Presentation on types of appeals and executional frameworks used in


advertising (minimum 5 advertisements to be analysed)
Content, Understanding of subject, Analysis and Interpretation, quality of
the report

Type of assignment

Submission & Presentation

Weight age

20

Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment

Presentation on critical evaluation of 5 ads on the internet

Evaluation parameter

Content, Understanding of subject, Analysis and Interpretation, quality of


the report

Type of assignment

Submission & Presentation

Weight age

20

Suggested Reference Books:


1. George E.Belch & Michael A.Belch (2006), Advertising and Promotion-An IMC Perspective. Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Kristen K.Swasnson & Judith C.Everett (II Edn), Promotion in the merchandising environment. Fairchild publications.
3. Terence A.Shimp (2007), Integrated Marketing Communication in Advertising Promotion. Cengage Learning, International Edition
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4. Gerald J.Sharman & Sar S.Perlman (2010), Fashion Public Relations. Fairchild Publications.
5. Jay & Ellen Diamond (1999), Fashion Advertising and Promotion. Fairchild Publications.

6. Kenneth E.Clow and Donal E.Baack (2007) III edn, Integrated Advertising, Promotion and Marketing Communication. Pearson
Education.
7. Rajeev Batra, John G.Mayers and David A.Aaker (V edn), Advertising Management, Pearson Education.
8. Terence A.Shimp (1986) II edn, Promotion management and marketing communication, Dryden Press.
Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:
Journal of Marketing
Suggested Case: Coke and Pepsi: from Global to Indian Advertising by Seema Gupta.
Suggested Case: NikeInc.: Developing an effective public relations strategy. By Kathleen E. Slaughter, Donna Everatt

--

20

40

Total

End Term
Exam / Jury

--

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

--

Benchmark
Assignment-5

20

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix:

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures

Understanding of concepts

Case Lead

Experiential learning
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Learning outcome:
Understanding of concepts
Practical Applications of the concepts and techniques
Mid term Submission - Students to be divided into groups of 4-5 and make a document and presentation on the IMC process of an
organization
End term Jury - Students to be divided into group of 4-5 and make a presentation on cases of companies using social media
effectively (minimum 2)

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Subject Code

MFM225DE

Subject

Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR)

Sessions
Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours
/Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/ PB/
DE/CE)

42

Non-Core

PB/DE

Pre requisite -Nil


Course Objective:
1) To introduce the students to the concept of CSR and Triple Bottom line
2) To enable student to develop understanding about the role of CSR in Corporate Governance and the relevance for the larger
society.
3) To expose the students to the best practices in CSR through case studies and CSR Policy Issues. And to understand the value
created through CSR.
4) To develop understanding about sweatshops and its implications on business and society.
5) To understand CSR reporting and developing of CSR strategy for Fashion Industry in India and CSR Implementation.

Course structure:
Concept domain:

CSR, Triple Bottom Line, CSR Policy issues

Knowledge domain:

Understanding about the role of CSR in Corporate Governance and the relevance for the larger society

Skill domain:

CSR reporting and developing of CSR strategy for Fashion Industry in India and CSR Implementation

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Course Contents
Session

Hrs

Content

Key Words

Reference

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic

Total hrs
required for
one chapter
and further
breakup per
topic

Details of the
contents to be
taught

Keywords of
the chapter to
define the
depth of the
input

Detailed referencing with text


book/ publishers/ edition with
pg no

Introduction to
CSR

Introduction,
Concept and
Definition,
History and
Evolution

Corporate Social
Responsibility: Towards a
Sustainable

1-2

The History &


Evolution of
CSR

Future, by A White Paper,


KPMG in Association with
ASSOCHAM
Understanding the Corporate
in Corporate Social
Responsibility: Aaron K.
Chatterji and Barak D.
Richman

Lecture Practical/ Self


Workshop Study
Hrs
Hrs
Hrs

Lance Moir
,What do we mean by
corporate social
responsibility?, Cranfield
School of Management
Cause Related Marketing
Mr. Tapan Trivedi*,**
Ms. Ravneet Kaur*
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Corporate
Governance &
Economics of
CSR

Understanding
Corporate and
Corporate
Governance

The Problem with CSR: Bobby


Banarjee

Cost Benefit
Analysis of
CSR

Corporate Sustainability by
Mel Wilson

Business Case
for CSR: Triple
Bottom line

Corporate Social
Responsibility:
A definition, By Gail Thomas
and Margaret Nowak
Corporate social

CSR
Implementation

Responsibility: ASOCIO Policy


Paper
Corporate
Social
Responsibility,
An
Implementation Guide for
Business,
Paul
Hohnen,
Author, Paul Hohnen, Author,
International
Institute
for
Sustainable
Development,
2007.

5-6

The Relevance
of CSR for
Fashion
Industry

The Impact of
Fashion
Industry on
Society and
Environment,

Corporate Social
Responsibility in Global Value
Chain, UNCTAD, 2012
Introduction to CSR for SMEs:
European Commission
Mainstreaming CSR:
Developing Markets for Virtue:
By Eda E Berger, Peggy H.
Cunningham & Minette E.

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The Need and
Relevance of
CSR for
Fashion
Industry
7

Practices and
Understanding
Issues in CSR Benefits of
Implementation CSR in
Fashion
Industry
3

Mid-term
Submission

Internal
Assessment Presentation
Best Practices
in CSR in
Fashion
Industry

Appraisal of
CSR Policy
and
Implementation
and Impact
Assessment

CSR Reporting
3

11
3

Lets Clean Up Fashion:


Labour Behind the Label
Case Study
1. MAS Holding
The Path to CSR: By Marques
Casara, Harvard Business
Review

Case: Labour Disputes at


Shagorika Garments
Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd, NIMS
Presentation (20 Marks)

10

Drumwright

CSR and
Fashion
Industry in
India

Need and
Impact of CSR
Reporting

Case Study: AMF Snaps:


INSEAD CASE
Fashion Victims: The True
Cost of Cheap Clothes

The Success Story of Wal


Mart in Mexico: ICFAI Case
Study
Case
3

Sweatshops in Asia: ICFAI


Case Study
Case

CSR
Implementation
in Indian
Corporate Social
Fashion
Responsibility in India, Policy
Industry
and practices of Dutch

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companies: CREM-report nr.
03.650
Is this in fashion?: Marques
Casara
Strengthening Implementation
CSR Policy
Developing a
of Corporate Social
and
CSR Policy
Implementation Responsibility in Global
strategy &
Supply Chains: World Bank
Strategy
CSR
Implementation
Paper

12

Corporate Social
Responsibility

An Implementation Guide for


Business:

13-14

Role of NGOs
and CSR
Governance

Role of NGOs
and Civil
Society
Organisations
in CSR
Governance

Paul Hohnen, IISD


Indian Cases: Open learning
BILT, TATA, Arvind Ltd, ITC,
Infosys, Lupin Pharmaceutical,
Nelson, Jane. The
Operation of NonGovernmental Organizations
(NGOs) in a World of
Corporate and Other Codes of
Conduct . CSR Initiative
Working Paper, No. 34, March
2007. Pages 1-15 and 26-31.

Prior to class, watch short


documentary, Putting
Ourselves in Their Shoes: The
Dialog Table of Tintaya. CSR
Initiative Company-Community
Dialog film series, October
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3
16

End term
Jury

CSR
Evaluation and
Monitoring

Evaluation of
CSR
Implementation
and Monitoring
Strategy

Final
PresentationReport

2011.
http://baseswiki.org/en/Video/
Tintaya_Dialogue
Looking for a Quick Fix: Clean
Clothes Campaign
3
Students in groups are
required to pick of a company,
preferably from fashion sector
and study their CSR Policy if
the company is having and
prepare
a
report
and
presentation on the Costbenefit
analysis,
impact
analysis and suggest changes
in the Policy with measurable
possible impact. The students
should look at the strategic
aspects of the CSR pertaining
to that company taking the
cost-benefit analysis in mind.

Benchmarked assignment Description (if required to be documented separately)

Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment

Prepare a docket of case studies of Indian companies from the fashion


industry who have implemented CSR

Evaluation parameter

Quality of the report

Type of assignment

Submission & Presentation

Weight age

20

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Details/ description of assignment

Prepare a docket of case studies of international companies from the


fashion industry who have implemented CSR

Evaluation parameter

Quality of the report

Type of assignment

Submission & Presentation

Weight age

20

Course methodology:
Teaching tools

Learning tools

Lectures

Understanding of concepts

Case study

vicarious learning

Business Quiz

Market Awareness

Presentation

Intense Interaction

Article Presentation

Information Comprehension

--

20

40

Total

End Term
Exam / Jury

--

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

--

Benchmark
Assignment-5

20

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix:

100

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References:
The Subject will be delivered mostly through the teaching materials developed by the Department of FMS and through Case
Studies and Articles Published from various sources. However, the students may refer to books and reports for further
understanding and specialization.
Arthaud-Day, M.L. "Transnational Corporate Social Responsibility: A Tri-Dimensional Approach to International CSR Research."
Business Ethics Quarterly 15 (2005): 122.
Carroll, A.B., and A.K. Buchholtz. Business and Society: Ethics and Stakeholder Management. 5th ed. Australia: Thomson SouthWestern, 2003.
Garriga, E., and D. Mele. "Corporate Social Responsibility Theories: Mapping the Territory." Journal of Business Ethics 53
(2004): 5171.
Marquez, A., and C.J. Fombrun. "Measuring Corporate Social Responsibility." Corporate Reputation Review 7 (2005): 304308.
Post, J.E., A.T. Lawrence, and J. Weber. Business and Society. 10th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2002.
Aviva Geva. 2008. Three Models of Corporate Social Responsibility: Interrelationships between Theory, Research, and
Practice. Business and Society Review113:1141
Carroll, A. B. A Three-dimension Conceptual Model of Corporate Performance. Academy of
Management Review. 1979(4): 497505.
Edwin M.Epstein. The Corporate Social Policy Process: Beyond Business Ethics, Corporate
Social Responsibility and Corporate Social Responsiveness. California Management Review. Vol, XXL X, No.3, 1987. p.104

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Subject Code

MFM227DE

Subject

Sessions

Luxury
Management

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars
/Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hour/Week

Hour/
Semester

Credits

(C/NC)

Subject Type
(TH/PB)

42

Non-Core

PB/DE

Pre-requisite: Basic inputs in Retail Management, Marketing management, Merchandising and Brand Management
Course objective:
To understand the nuances of the Luxury Industry
To understand the business dynamics of the Luxury Industry
To understand the importance of Customer Relationship building in the Luxury Industry
Course structure:
Concept domain: Processes and practices of Luxury Industry, Efficient usage of retail stores to build consumer connect,
Effective use of selling techniques, Roles of Store Personnels.
Knowledge domain: Understanding the front-end and back-end dynamics of the Luxury Industry.
Skill domain: Application of concepts and techniques of Luxury Managementfor increasing store productivity and delivering
higher consumer value.

Course Content :
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Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/ topic
1

Total hrs
required for one
chapter and
further breakup
per topic

Content
Details of the
contents to be
taught
Luxury
Fundamentals

Premium is not
Luxury;

Specificities of
Luxury Industry;
Major Luxury
sectors

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Practical /
Workshop

Self
Study

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with pg no

Hrs

Hrs

Hrs

A brief history; The


20th century &
democratization of
Luxury; Luxury:the
individual and society,
positioning of luxury in
our present day
society; money,
fashion, art and
luxury:boundaries and
ambiguities;
Luxury:learning from
religion and art

The Luxury
Strategy: Break the
rules of Marketing to
Build Luxury Brands,
Kapferer and
Bastien

Multiple approaches to
the concept of luxury;
Denying the specificity
of luxury; There is no
continuous movement
from Premium to
Luxury; It is not easy
to exit Luxury through
'downwards' strategy;
Towards the definition
of Luxury; The magic
of cult objects:

1. The Luxury
Strategy: Break the
rules of Marketing to
Build Luxury Brands,
Kapferer and
Bastien.

2. Luxury Brand
Management-A
world of Priviledges,
Michel Chevalier
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licences and
boutiques.
Specificities of Luxury
Industry; Major Luxury
sectors
3

Anti-laws of
Marketing; Facets
of Luxury today
3

Developing Brand
Equity
3

Luxury Brand
Stretching

5
3

6
3

Qualifying the
Product or
Service as Luxury

No product without
service; The luxury
product & the dream;
Functionality and
dreams do not follow
the same economic
model; Luxury product

and Gerald
Mazzalovo

The Luxury
Strategy: Break the
rules of Marketing to
Build Luxury Brands,
Kapferer and
Bastien(Chapter 3 &
4)

The Luxury
Strategy: Break the
rules of Marketing to
Build Luxury Brands,
Kapferer and
Bastien (Chapter 6)

The Luxury
Strategy: Break the
rules of Marketing to
Build Luxury Brands,
Kapferer and
Bastien (Chapter 7)

The Luxury
Strategy: Break the
rules of Marketing to
Build Luxury Brands,
Kapferer and
Bastien (Chapter 8 portions only where

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is a sacred product;
competitive universe;
Time; Occasion of use
& perception of value;
Lasting a lifetime &
beyond; Structuring
the Luxury Range
7

Pricing Luxury,
Distribution and
the Internet
Dilemma

The Luxury
Strategy: Break the
rules of Marketing to
Build Luxury Brands,
Kapferer and
Bastien (Chapter
9&10)

Communicating
Luxury, Financial
and HR
management of a
luxury company

The Luxury
Strategy: Break the
rules of Marketing to
Build Luxury Brands,
Kapferer and
Bastien(Chapter
11&12)

Luxury Business
Models

The Luxury
Strategy: Break the
rules of Marketing to
Build Luxury Brands,
Kapferer and
Bastien (Chapter 13)

Luxury Brand
Management-A

Presentation
Assignment-1
8

the keywords are


mentioned)

Mid Term Submission

10
3

11

Brand Lifecycle,

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The Luxury Client

12

Selling LuxuryPart 1
3

Selling LuxuryPart 2

13

Selling LuxuryPart 3

14

15

Selling Luxury

world of Priviledges,
Michel Chevalier
and Gerald
Mazzalovo (Chapter
4&5)
Store Location; Store
Concept and Design,
Store Economics;
Importance of Stores
in Customer
Relationship Building

Luxury Retail
Management,
Michel Chevalier &
Michel Gutsatz
(Chapter 5,6,7 and
10)

Initial Thoughts; The


frame of Mind of the
Sales Ambassador;
The Savoir Faire of
the Sales
Ambassador;
Preparing to Sell

Selling Luxury
(Connect with
Affluent Customers,
Create Unique
Experiences through
Impeccable Service,
and Close the
Sale)Robin Lent and
Genevieve Tour

Welcoming and
Discovering the
Customer; Proposing,
Romancing and
Handling Objections;
Concluding and
Making Additional
Sales; Building
Customer Loyalty

Selling Luxury
(Connect with
Affluent Customers,
Create Unique
Experiences through
Impeccable Service,
and Close the
Sale)Robin Lent and
Genevieve Tour

The eexperience:creating

Luxury OnlineStyles, Systems,

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more than a luxury


website; The art of
Selling the dream
online; Beyond the
internet:mobile
technology &
innovation for luxury;
A look at the best &
worst practices of
Luxury online

Strategies; Uche
Okonkwo

End Term Examination / Jury

Assignment 1
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage
Assignment 2
Details/ description of assignment
Evaluation parameter
Type of assignment
Weightage

Compare and Contrast the business processes, target customers and brand positioning of
two luxury brands.
Understanding of the subject and its application, quality of the report
Submission & Presentation
20
Take a mid-premium Indian brand as the starting point and develop strategies for repositioning it as an International Luxury Brand
Content, Understanding of the subject, Analysis and interpretation, Managerial Application,
quality of the report
Submission & Presentation
20

Reference Magazines, Journals and other sources:


Images: Business of Fashion
Retail Images

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--

20

40

Total

End Term
Exam / Jury

--

Mid Term
Exam / Jury

20

Benchmark
Assignment-4

Benchmark
Assignment-2

20

Benchmark
Assignment-3

Benchmark
Assignment-1

Evaluation Matrix:

100

Teaching Tools:
Lectures Supported by Visuals
Live Projects
Term Project
1-2 expert lectures
Learning outcome:
Understanding of the concepts
Observational learning
Practical Applications of the concepts and techniques

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Subject Code

Subject

Sessions

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

Lecture

MFM201IS

Fashion Industry
Market Survey

Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

156

Core

IS

40
40

Pre-requisite: Merchandising, Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Fashion Forecasting, Supply Chain Management
Course objective:
To enable the students to understand the sectoral overview of apparel / textile related products and to comprehend the backward
and forward supply and value chain linkages in Industrial or craft clusters.
Course Structure:
Concept domain: Business process improvement, market opportunity, supply chain from raw material to retail front, location
specific problems, awareness of global marketing opportunities.
Knowledge domain: The pattern of cluster and business networking, infrastructure and support institutions that help the
sector, business associations.
Skill domain- Developing marketing plan, product development, resource planning and maximizing opportunities.

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Course contents:
Session
Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/
topic
Week 1

Hrs
Total hrs
required
for one
chapter
and further
breakup
per topic
36

Week 2
Week 3
Week 4

48
36
36

Content

Details of the
contents to be
taught
Lecture combined
with Self Study with
mentoring
Self Study with
mentoring

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define the
depth of the input

detailed referencing with


text book/ publishers/
edition with pg no

Hrs

Data Collection,
Market Survey,
Cluster

Handout

Practical /
Workshop

Self
Study

Hrs

Hrs

12

24
48

Field Study

Self Study with


mentoring

Documentation

Self Study with


mentoring

Documentation

By students
36

By students

36

By students

End Term Jury

Teaching Tools:
Handout
Self Study
Observation
Learning outcome: It would provide students with ability to understand the fashion industry and the problems faced. It would also
expose students to the pattern of trade, industry, finance and institutional policies governing the trade.

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Evaluation Criteria

A)
S.no
1
2
3
4
B)
S.no
1
2
3
4
C)
S.no
1
2
3
4
5

Mentor

CIC/Departmental
Representative

External Jury

Total

20

30

50

100

CIC or department representative


Criteria
Quality Research ( Group Evaluation )
Conceptual Comprehension & Analysis (Group Evaluation )
Documentation (Group Evaluation )
Presentation (Individual Evaluation)
Total
Mentor Evaluation - 20 %
Criteria
Quality and extent of Research & Survey
Mapping of skills, techniques and tools
Documentation
Professional conduct and attendance
Total
External Jury Evaluation - 50 %
Criteria
Quality and extent of Research
Conceptual Exploration
Project Realization and Management
Documentation
Presentation and Communication
Total

Weightage
10%
10%
05%
05%
30%
Weightage
05%
05%
05%
05%
20%
Weightage
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
50%

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Subject Code

MFM202GP

Subject

Sessions

Graduation Research Project

Lecture
Practical / Workshop
Tutorial / Seminars /
Field Study
Self Study
Total

Hours /
Week

Hour /
Semester

Credit

560

18

(C / NC)

Subject
Type(TH/
PB/ DE/CE)

Core

GP

40
40

Pre-requisite: Research Methodology, Marketing Research & SPSS, Consumer Behaviour, Fashion Retail Management, Business
Statistics and Economics
Course objective: To provide an opportunity to students to apply and relate the concepts and theoretical inputs from various
contextual studies offered in Fashion Management programme. To involve the students in the day to day activities of the functional
areas of fashion industry and familiarize the practical aspects of the same.

Course Structure:
Concept Domain: Through the integrated mix of class studies, inter-disciplinary concepts and theories, skills, intellectual
simulation and innovative applications
Knowledge Domain: Marketing strategy, Range Development, Retail Management, IT in Marketing and Merchandising
Skill Domain: Research Skills, Report writing skills and application of managerial skills.

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Course contents:
Session

Hrs

Week 1

Total hrs
required
for one
chapter
and further
breakup
per topic
40

Week 2

40

Week 3

40

Week 4

40

Week 5

40

Week 6

Details of
number of
sessions
required per
chapter/
topic

Content

Details of the contents to


be taught

Keywords

Reference

Lecture

Keywords of the
chapter to define
the depth of the
input

detailed referencing
with text book/
publishers/ edition
with pg no

Hrs

Practical /
Workshop

Self
Study

Hrs

Hrs

40

Self Study with mentoring

By students

Self Study with mentoring

By students

Self Study with mentoring

By students

Self Study with mentoring

By students

Self Study with mentoring

By students

40

Self Study with mentoring

By students

40

Week 7

40

Self Study with mentoring

By students

40

8 Mid Term
Week-9

40

Self Study with mentoring

By students

40

Week-10

40

Self Study with mentoring

By students

40

Week-11

40

Self Study with mentoring

By students

40

Week-12

40

Self Study with mentoring

By students

40

40
40
40
40

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Week-13

40

Self Study with mentoring

By students

40

Week-14

40

Self Study with mentoring

By students

40

Internal Jury
External Jury

Teaching Tools:
Self Study
Observation
Learning outcome:
Students are exposed to practical aspects of the functional areas of fashion industry and expected to learn the operational
methodology of exploring business opportunities, solving problems and making decisions

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Matrix
Internal
Guide/Mentor

Industry Feedback

Internal Jury

External Jury

Total

20

20

20

40

100

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Evaluation Criteria for Graduation Research Project

I- INTERNAL GUIDE/MENTOR (20%)


The Internal Guide will give marks to his/her mentees on the basis of submission of the following 2 assignments:
Assignment 1(10 marks): Submission of a Mid-term report which would cover the profile of the company, project title and
brief, objective, expected outcome, progress report and future action plan.
Assignment 2(10 marks): Submission of a Progress Report in Week 14.
The mentor must closely monitor the students through the GRP and insist on a weekly report from the students, giving
relevant feedback in return.
S.
No.

Evaluation Criteria

Excellent
5

Very Good
4

Good Satisfactory Poor


3
2
1

Total

1.
2.
3.
4.

Project Management skills


Quality of Project Report
Consistency
Motivation
TOTAL (20)
*Note: 5 is the highest, 1 is the lowest Industry feedback will account for 20% of the total marks for the subject.

II- INTERNAL JURY (20%)


S.
No.
1
2
3
4

Evaluation Criteria

Marks

Research Methodology and Design


Appropriateness of Data Collected
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Findings and recommendations
TOTAL

5
5
5
5
20
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III- INDUSTRY FEEDBACK (20%)

S.
No.
1
2
3
4

Evaluation Criteria

Excellent
5

Very Good
4

Good
3

Satisfactory
2

Poor
1

Total

Ability to work in a team/Interpersonal Skills


Professional Ethics & Integrity
Quality of the work
Contribution to the organization
TOTAL (20)
*Note: 5 is the highest, 1 is the lowest Industry feedback will account for 20% of the total marks for the subject.
IV- EXTERNAL JURY (40%)
S.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Evaluation Criteria

Marks

Articulation of Research objectives


Research Methodology and Design
Appropriateness of Data Collected
Data Analysis
Interpretation of results
Findings and recommendations
Structure of the report including Bibliography/ References
Presentation
TOTAL

5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
40

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