POST GRADUATE PROSPECTUS PEARL ACADEMY OF FASHION

BUILDING-UP KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The second semester initiates the build-up of core merchandising
knowledge and skills such as assembling of garments from components;
understanding of merchandising systems, advanced understanding of
weaves and knits; garment washing; research methodology; and
principles of accounting and financial management. Communication
skills continue to be emphasized as are subjects such as trims and
accessories used for apparel; human resource development; textile and
apparel testing and standards and quality assurance.
SUMMER PLACEMENT – INTERNSHIP
After the second semester the student undergoes an Internship in the
industry, for which arrangements are made by the Academy. This
exposure generates a rationality and pragmatism and encourages them
to correlate classroom learning with what happens in the industry.
ADVANCED LEARNING
The third semester follows the internship with an analysis of best practices
in the industry in the areas of international marketing and trade;
advanced merchandising applications; supply chain management and
management information systems (MIS).
ORIGINAL APPLICATION
In the fourth, which is also the final semester, the student undertakes a
mentored individual project which integrates and applies all learning
from the course. This project is designed to reflect real life working
situations. It gives them an opportunity to undertake an application that
calls them upon to exert knowledge and problem-solving skills. The best
dissertations receive special awards and such awardees have an
opportunity to present their works to the industry at a public forum.
CAREERS
After this qualification, students are ready to join the domestic and export
garment industries, accessories makers and other fashion segments as
Buyers, Merchandisers, Co-ordinators, Product Developers.
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Fashion Merchandising