Overview

This programme is designed with emphasis on the apparel sector, to produce executive managers who will be competent to successfully manage and lead industrial or national organizations.

Teaching mode: Distance mode, limited lecture hours with face to face teaching.

Language of study: English

Entry Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Textile/ Apparel Technology and two years post qualifying relevant industrial experience. For those who posses professional qualifications in the field of Textile and Apparel Technology such as CIMA and CIM Apparel Merchandising and two years post qualifying relevant industrial experience are eligible to seek the provisional registration. Student seeking provisional registration for this program needs to do 18 credits from the recommended courses by the department offered in level 5 and 6 of the Bachelor of industrial study degree program.
Contents of the program include with Apparel manufacturing technology, Global outlook of textile and apparel industry, Human resource management and legal aspects for managing Textile and apparel marketing, Managerial accounting and financial management Supply chain management, Production planning, Quality management, Product development, Human factors engineering, Strategic management and Research methodology.

General

Admission

• obtained a degree of Bachelor of Technology (Engineering) in a relevant discipline, from the Open University of Sri Lanka or
• obtained a degree of Bachelor of Science of Engineering in a relevant discipline, from a recognized university or
• obtained a degree of Bachelor of Industrial Studies in a relevant discipline, from the Open University of Sri Lanka or
• obtained a degree of Bachelor of Design of Fashion Design and Product Development from the University of Moratuwa 
  AND
• obtained a minimum of two years of relevant experience in industry

Finance

Course fee for a student is calculated as given below. (for the academic year 2017/18) 
Level 7, 1 Credit = Rs. 4,800/=

Further Details

This Post Graduate Diploma programme is conducted by the department of Textile and Apparel Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology. Contact the coordinator, Dr. MER Perera for further details.