Bachelor of Fashion Design Management (Honours)
Lincoln University College · Selangor, Malaysia
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Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Fashion Design Management (Honours) at Lincoln University College is a specialist design-management degree that combines design, management, and manufacturing elements for the textile and garment industries.
The programme is designed to build practical and industry-focused capability in fashion design direction, garment construction, merchandising and business communication, and includes Project/Industrial Training as part of the degree pathway.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- History of Fashion
- Art for Fashion
- Garment Construction Fundamentals
- Elective: Fashion Design Foundations
- Business Communication
- Entrepreneurship
- Internet Fundamentals & Applications
- Pattern Making Methods
- Draping
- Consumer Behaviour
- Business Planning & Finance
- Project Management
- Merchandising Management
- Design Direction
- CAD in Textiles and Fashion
- Project/ Industrial Training
- Project/ Industrial Training
- Export Management & International Fashion Centre
- Production and Operation Management
- Fashion Change Management
Curriculum
Bachelor of Fashion Design Management (Honours) credit structure as published on the official programme page (credit hours per subject). Total programme credits: 120 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory foundation and core subjects | History of Fashion | 3 | 18 |
| Art for Fashion | 3 | |||
| Garment Construction Fundamentals | 3 | |||
| Fashion Design Foundations | 3 | |||
| Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization (TITAS) | 3 | |||
| Malay Language Communication 2 | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Communication, technology foundations, and elective(s) | English | 3 | 18 |
| Ethnic Relations | 3 | |||
| Malaysian Studies 3 | 3 | |||
| Fashion Design Foundations | 3 | |||
| Fashion Design Foundations | 3 | |||
| Ethnic Relations | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Fashion design, business and management fundamentals | Business Communication | 4 | 17 |
| Internet Fundamentals & Applications | 4 | |||
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Pattern Making Methods | 4 | |||
| Leadership Skills and Human Relations | 2 | |||
| Semester 4 | Creative techniques and consumer/business subjects | Draping | 4 | 19 |
| Consumer Behaviour | 3 | |||
| Business Planning & Finance | 3 | |||
| Personalized Garment Construction | 4 | |||
| Government and Public Policy Malaysia | 2 | |||
| Project Management | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Research and design direction subjects | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 | 18 |
| Accessories and Ornamentation | 3 | |||
| Design Direction | 3 | |||
| Merchandising Management | 3 | |||
| Fiber & Yarn Science | 3 | |||
| Textile Testing | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | Industry operations and capstone training | Apparel Quality Standard and Implementation | 3 | 22 |
| Export Management & International Fashion Centre | 3 | |||
| Production and Operation Management | 4 | |||
| Garment Surface Ornamentation | 3 | |||
| Fashion Change Management | 3 | |||
| Fashion Photography | 4 | |||
| Fashion Design Motivation | 3 | |||
| Semester 7 | Design production, CAD and textile finishing | CAD in Textiles and Fashion | 3 | 10 |
| Basic Apparel Designing | 3 | |||
| Textile Finishing with Fabric Care | 4 | |||
| Semester 8 | Project and industrial training | Project/ Industrial Training | 6 | 19 |
| Community Service | 2 | |||
| Project Management | 3 | |||
| Pattern Making Methods | 4 | |||
| Draping | 4 | |||
| Total | All published subjects/modules and Project/ Industrial Training shown in the programme structure | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain a blended design, management, and manufacturing foundation tailored to fashion design management roles.
- The program prepares you for practical careers such as Fashion Designer, Fashion Co-ordinator, Fashion Consultant, and Fashion Journalist.
- You build management capability for roles in merchandising, business planning, and project-based fashion operations.
- Modules like Project Management and Project/ Industrial Training support job-ready, industry-style learning for the fashion sector.
- You develop entrepreneurship and business communication skills that help you pursue self-directed opportunities in fashion.
- Internationally transferable fashion design management skills can support career progression across design, retail, media, and fashion operations.
Employability rate
We could not confirm official Malaysia-specific employability and unemployment percentages for graduates of this exact fashion design management degree from the university or government sources available in this research step.
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✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (equivalent to Malaysian entry level) for international applicants | International applicants must have a recognised school-leaving qualification equivalent to the programme’s stated entry qualifications. Examples listed include STPM (minimum Grade C in two subjects), STAM (minimum Jayyid), a Certificate in Matriculation or Foundation (minimum CGPA 2.00), or other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. |
| Diploma (MQF Level 4) and other recognised qualifications for international applicants | International applicants can apply with a Diploma (MQF Level 4) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or a diploma in suitable fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subject to screening and guidance for the discipline of the programme. The programme also allows other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. |
| Interview and/or portfolio for international applicants | International applicants must pass an interview or submit a portfolio as determined by the Higher Education Provider (HEP) as required. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the English requirement stated by Lincoln University College for this programme.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | |
| Application fee | Not published | International applicants can apply online without any charge, and EMGS/visa processing fees may still be required for visa processing. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are required to show proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living costs during your studies in Malaysia. Your student pass approval process may require supporting documents for financial capacity.
- Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses during studies in Malaysia
- Any financial-document requirements specified during the student pass or application process
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply online during the published intake period
Submit your application through Lincoln University College’s official online application for international applicants. Prepare your passport details and complete the required fields in the application form before submission. If any documents need translation, ensure you upload the translated copies as requested.
Prepare entry documents and English proof
Upload your academic certificates and transcripts, using translated copies if the original documents are not in English. Provide the English proficiency proof required for international applicants as stated by the programme. Ensure your documents are complete before you submit to avoid delays.
Complete the interview and/or portfolio requirement
Follow the programme’s requirement to pass an interview and/or submit a portfolio as determined by the HEP. Monitor your email or communications from the admissions team after application submission. Respond promptly to any document or portfolio requests.
Receive the offer and proceed with registration and student pass steps
After a successful application, follow the instructions in your offer letter to complete registration on the date specified for your intake. International students typically complete student pass processing steps through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) as part of the immigration process. Follow the guidance provided by the university for timelines and document preparation.