M.Des. Fashion Design with AI
This Course Structure is Curated as per the NEP-2020 Guidelines
Course Overview
M.Des. Fashion Design with AI program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is a postgraduate program designed to provide advanced research-grade training in fashion design integrated with artificial intelligence and digital fashion technology. This program focuses on equipping students with advanced theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills from the 1st semester itself. The curriculum covers advanced concept research, sustainable materials, AI generative fashion, fashion-tech and wearables, brand-building, advanced trend forecasting, and capstone collection development. Students gain advanced practical experience in industry residency studios, AI labs, and graduation collection production. Graduates of this program emerge as ‘Senior Creative Directors, AI Fashion Strategists, and Sustainability Leaders’, enabling them to pursue further higher studies & do research in Fashion Design and Fashion Technology along with plenty of job opportunities globally.
Job Roles & Progression
| Duration | Role | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
| 0–2 Years | Designer / AI Design Lead / Sustainability Specialist | Joins at mid-tier with PG premium, owns mid-level collections, leads AI generative-design workflows, drives sustainability programs, and represents the brand at fashion weeks. | ₹6.0–13.0 LPA |
| 2–5 Years | Senior Designer / Design Head (Category) / Fashion-Tech Lead | Leads category-level design (luxury / prêt / export), heads sustainability at major brands, manages design teams of 10–25, and drives D2C launches. | ₹13.0–28.0 LPA |
| 5–10 Years | Creative Director / Design Director / Brand Consultant | Sets creative direction at major luxury / prêt houses, advises Indian and international brands, founds independent labels, and represents at international fashion weeks. | ₹28.0–60.0 LPA |
| 10+ Years | Creative Director (Luxury) / Fashion-Tech Entrepreneur / Faculty | C-suite creative role at luxury label, founds an internationally distributed brand, or holds senior academic chair (NIFT, NID, international). | ₹60.0 LPA – 2.0 Cr+ |
Course Details
Description: 4 Years Degree Program
No. of Seats: 40
No. of Credits: 160 minimum & as specified
The minimum eligibility for B.Sc. Diabetic Sciences is a pass in 10+2 with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized board (CBSE/ISC) or equivalent.
| Semester | Name of the Subject |
| Semester 1 | Human Anatomy Human Physiology Biochemistry Basic Principles of Nutrition Introduction to Diabetes Practical: Anatomy and Biochemistry Lab |
| Semester 2 | Pathophysiology of Diabetes Pharmacology Fundamentals of Diabetes Management Community Medicine and Public Health Practical: Diabetes Management and Patient Interaction |
| Semester 3 | Advanced Diabetes Management Endocrinology Diabetes Complications Clinical Psychology Practical: Monitoring and Managing Diabetic Patients |
| Semester 4 | Diabetes in Special Populations (Pediatric and Geriatric) Dietary Management in Diabetes Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases Research Methodology and Biostatistics Practical: Specialized Diabetes Care |
| Semester 5 | Gestational Diabetes Management Lifestyle Modification and Diabetes Diabetes in Critical Care Settings Diabetes Foot Care Practical: Foot Assessment and Lifestyle Counseling |
| Semester 6 | Advanced Therapeutics in Diabetes Insulin Pump Therapy Emerging Trends in Diabetic Technology Health Education and Promotion Practical: Insulin Pump Programming and Patient Training |
| Semester 7 | Clinical Internship in Diabetology Case Studies and Patient Management Practical: Diabetes Clinics and Hospitals |
| Semester 8 | Diabetes Unit Management Thesis/Research Project Entrepreneurship in Diabetes Care Practical: Clinical and Administrative Operations |
- Clinical Management of Diabetes: Proficiency in diagnosing, monitoring, and managing patients with diabetes and its complications.
- Dietary and Lifestyle Counseling: Skills in advising patients on diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications to manage diabetes effectively.
- Diabetes Technology and Insulin Management: Knowledge of insulin pumps, glucometers, and emerging technologies in diabetic care.
- Patient Education and Public Health: Expertise in educating patients and communities on diabetes prevention and management.
- Specialized Diabetes Care: Focus on managing gestational diabetes, pediatric diabetes, and diabetes in elderly populations.
- Diabetes Unit Management: Skills to manage diabetes care units, including administrative tasks, compliance, and patient coordination.
- Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management: Training in advanced clinical care and therapeutic interventions for diabetic patients.
- Lifestyle and Dietary Management Certification: Focuses on dietary planning and lifestyle interventions for managing diabetes.
- Diabetes Technology Certification: Covers the use of modern diabetic technologies such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
- Public Health and Patient Education Certification: Emphasizes community-level education and diabetes prevention programs.
- Diabetes Unit Management Certification: Provides training in managing diabetes clinics and administrative operations.
- M.Sc. in Diabetes or Endocrinology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetology
- Master’s in Clinical Nutrition
- Advanced Certifications in Diabetes Technology or Public Health
| Duration | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
| 0-3 years | Diabetes Educator, Clinical Nutritionist | ₹4,50,000 – ₹6,50,000 per annum |
| 3-5 years | Diabetes Specialist, Lifestyle Coach | ₹6,50,000 – ₹8,50,000 per annum |
| 5-10 years | Senior Diabetes Care Specialist, Unit Manager | ₹8,50,000 – ₹12,00,000 per annum |
| 10+ years | Director of Diabetes Care Services, Consultant Diabetologist | ₹12,00,000+ per annum |
Note: Salaries vary based on experience, location, and type of healthcare institution.
A Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Design (any specialisation), or any related discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university.
M.Des. Fashion Design with AI students undergo hands-on training in advanced concept-research studios, sustainable materials labs, AI generative fashion labs, fashion-tech wearables labs, and graduation-collection studios with industry residency.
- Senior Fashion Design Leadership: Capability to lead design teams in luxury, prêt, and export houses.
- AI-Driven Generative Design: Mastery of advanced AI tools — Resleeve, Krea Real-Time, Stable Diffusion — for fashion.
- Sustainable & Circular Design: Advanced expertise in natural dyes, recycled fibres, and traceability.
- Fashion-Tech Innovation: Skills in smart textiles, wearables, and Arduino-based prototyping.
- Brand Building Capability: Capability to launch a D2C label or lead a major brand.
- Research-Level Trend Forecasting: Advanced use of Heuritech, Edited, and WGSN for industry forecasts.
- Advanced CLO3D Certification: Senior-level digital fashion credential.
- Certification in AI Fashion Design (Resleeve): Specialised AI fashion credential.
- Sustainable Fashion Leadership Certification (Cradle to Cradle / GOTS): Senior sustainability credential.
- Certification in Trend Forecasting (Heuritech / WGSN): Industry forecasting credential.
- Brand Strategy Certification (Cannes Academy): Premium brand-strategy credential.
- Ph.D. in Fashion Studies / Textile Research
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Fashion-Tech / Sustainability
- Master’s at Central Saint Martins / LCF / Parsons / Polimoda
- Postgraduate Diploma in Luxury Brand Management
- Executive Programs at NIFT / MIT-IDC
