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 Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs | Category | Pre-requisite Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |||||
| FAD-111 | Introduction to Fashion | 3 | Foundation Courses | ||
| FAD-112 | Basic Drawing | 3 | Foundation Courses | ||
| TED-111 | Introduction to Textile | 3 | Foundation Courses | ||
| HUM-112 | Personal Development | 2 | Foundation Courses | ||
| HUM-111 | Functional English | 3 | General Education | ||
| CSC-108 | Applications of ICT | 3 | General Education | ||
| HQN-111 | Understanding of Holy Quran I | 1 | General Education | ||
| Semester 2 | |||||
| BUS-122 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 | Interdisciplinary Courses | ||
| FMM-123 | Elements of Business | 3 | Foundation Courses | HUM-111 | |
| HUM-121 | Academic English | 3 | General Education | HUM-111 | |
| FAD-113 | Principles & Elements of Design | 3 | General Education | ||
| HMT-221 | Islamic Studies | 2 | General Education | HUM-111 | |
| HMT-231 | Pakistan Studies | 2 | General Education | HUM-111 | |
| HQN-111 | Understanding of Holy Quran II | 1 | General Education | ||
| Semester 3 | |||||
| FMM-231 | Retail Buying | 3 | Foundation Courses | FMM-123 | |
| FMM-232 | Business Economics | 3 | Foundation Courses | FMM-123 | |
| MKT-411 | Marketing Management | 3 | Major Course | FMM-122 | |
| HUM-231 | Communication Skills | 3 | Foundation Courses | HUM-121 | |
| HUM-232 | Ethics and Social Responsibility | 2 | General Education | HUM-121 | |
| SSC-231 | World History | 2 | General Education | HMT-231 | |
| Semester 4 | |||||
| FMM-241 | Virtual Design I | 3 | Foundation Courses | FAD-121 | |
| FMM-242 | Accounting for Managers | 3 | Major Course | FMM-123 | |
| FMM-243 | Digital Marketing | 3 | Major Course | FMM-122 | |
| MDS-351 | Social Media and Internet Marketing | 3 | Interdisciplinary Courses | ||
| HMT-239 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2 | General Education | ||
| SSC-241 | Sociology | 2 | General Education | HUM-232 | |
| ENT-241 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 2 | General Education | FMM-123 | |
| Semester 5 | |||||
| FMM-351 | Human Resource Management | 3 | Major Course | FMM-123 | |
| FMM-352 | Consumer Behavior | 3 | Major Course | FMM-122 | |
| FMM-353 | Business Law | 3 | Major Course | FMM-123 | |
| CSC-104 | Introduction to Math | 3 | General Education | ||
| BUS-111 | Fundamentals of Management | 3 | Interdisciplinary Courses | ||
| Semester 6 | |||||
| FMM-361 | Retail Merchandising | 3 | Major Course | FMM-122 | |
| FMM-362 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | Foundation Courses | FMM-123 | |
| FPH-471 | Photography | 3 | Interdisciplinary Courses | ||
| FMM-364 | Internship | 3 | Internship | ||
| BUS-231 | Financial Accounting | 3 | General Education | ||
| SCM-511 | Supply Chain Management | 3 | Major Course | ||
| Semester 7 | |||||
| FAD-472 | Emerging Fashion Trends | 3 | Major Course | ||
| TPF-311 | Applied Process & Finishes | 3 | Major Course | ||
| FMM-471 | Collection Process I | 3 | Capstone Project | FMM-361,FMM-362,FMM-363,ART-524 | |
| HMT-142 | Psychology | 3 | Foundation Courses | ||
| FAD-355 | Art, Crafts and Calligraphy | 2 | Major Course | ||
| FMM-512 | Brand Management | 3 | Major Course | ||
| TNS-251 | Nature Study | 3 | Major Course | ||
| Semester 8 | |||||
| FCC-331 | CAD/CAM | 3 | Major Course | ||
| MKT-579 | Visual Merchandising | 3 | Major Course | ||
| FMM-481 | Collection Process II | 6 | Major Course | FMM-471 | |
| DSC-140 | Introduction to IR | 3 | Major Course | ||
| TED-121 | Print Design-I | 3 | Major Course | ||