Bachelor of Science in Fashion Marketing & Merchandising

Welcome to the Bachelor of Science in Fashion Marketing & Merchandising (BS FMM) at Iqra University, Islamabad Campus, a programme designed for students who want to understand the business, marketing, retail and merchandising side of the global fashion industry.

The programme brings together fashion, business, consumer insight and digital innovation, preparing students to understand how fashion products are developed, positioned, marketed, merchandised and sold across increasingly competitive local and international markets.

Throughout the programme, students develop knowledge and practical skills in areas such as fashion marketing, merchandising, branding, retailing, consumer behaviour, fashion communication and supply chain practices. They also learn to use market research, consumer insights and data to support strategic business decisions and create market-responsive solutions.

The programme places strong emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and responsible business practices. Students are encouraged to understand changing consumer expectations, emerging digital platforms, global fashion trends and the cultural factors shaping contemporary fashion markets.

As they progress through the degree, students gain exposure to digital marketing, e-commerce, social media, fashion analytics, customer relationship management and emerging technologies, enabling them to respond effectively to the evolving needs of fashion brands and retail businesses.

Graduates of BS FMM are prepared for professional opportunities across fashion brands, retail organisations, merchandising businesses, e-commerce platforms, marketing agencies and entrepreneurial ventures. The programme develops professionals who can combine creative understanding with strong commercial awareness and contribute effectively to the changing fashion industry.

Program Details & Curriculum

Program Duration

4 years (8 Semester)

Credit Hours

139 Cr. Hrs.

2-Yr AD

2 yrs (4 Semesters)

Credit Hours

74-85 Cr. Hrs.

Semester No.Course CodeCourse TitleCr. HrsCategoryPre-requisite Code
Semester 1
FAD-111Introduction to Fashion3Foundation Courses
FAD-112Basic Drawing3Foundation Courses
TED-111Introduction to Textile3Foundation Courses
HUM-112Personal Development2Foundation Courses
HUM-111Functional English3General Education
CSC-108Applications of ICT3General Education
HQN-111Understanding of Holy Quran I1General Education
Semester 2
BUS-122Fundamentals of Marketing3Interdisciplinary Courses
FMM-123Elements of Business3Foundation CoursesHUM-111
HUM-121Academic English3General EducationHUM-111
FAD-113Principles & Elements of Design3General Education
HMT-221Islamic Studies2General EducationHUM-111
HMT-231Pakistan Studies2General EducationHUM-111
HQN-111Understanding of Holy Quran II1General Education
Semester 3
FMM-231Retail Buying3Foundation CoursesFMM-123
FMM-232Business Economics3Foundation CoursesFMM-123
MKT-411Marketing Management3Major CourseFMM-122
HUM-231Communication Skills3Foundation CoursesHUM-121
HUM-232Ethics and Social Responsibility2General EducationHUM-121
SSC-231World History2General EducationHMT-231
Semester 4
FMM-241Virtual Design I3Foundation CoursesFAD-121
FMM-242Accounting for Managers3Major CourseFMM-123
FMM-243Digital Marketing3Major CourseFMM-122
MDS-351Social Media and Internet Marketing3Interdisciplinary Courses
HMT-239Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan2General Education
SSC-241Sociology2General EducationHUM-232
ENT-241Introduction to Entrepreneurship2General EducationFMM-123
Semester 5
FMM-351Human Resource Management3Major CourseFMM-123
FMM-352Consumer Behavior3Major CourseFMM-122
FMM-353Business Law3Major CourseFMM-123
CSC-104Introduction to Math3General Education
BUS-111Fundamentals of Management3Interdisciplinary Courses
Semester 6
FMM-361Retail Merchandising3Major CourseFMM-122
FMM-362Organizational Behavior3Foundation CoursesFMM-123
FPH-471Photography3Interdisciplinary Courses
FMM-364Internship3Internship
BUS-231Financial Accounting3General Education
SCM-511Supply Chain Management3Major Course
Semester 7
FAD-472Emerging Fashion Trends3Major Course
TPF-311Applied Process & Finishes3Major Course
FMM-471Collection Process I3Capstone ProjectFMM-361,FMM-362,FMM-363,ART-524
HMT-142Psychology3Foundation Courses
FAD-355Art, Crafts and Calligraphy2Major Course
FMM-512Brand Management3Major Course
TNS-251Nature Study3Major Course
Semester 8
FCC-331CAD/CAM3Major Course
MKT-579Visual Merchandising3Major Course
FMM-481Collection Process II6Major CourseFMM-471
DSC-140Introduction to IR3Major Course
TED-121Print Design-I3Major Course