Why to opt for a Retail Course at FDDI

Why to opt for a Retail Course at FDDI

Authored by: Mohd Siraj Faculty(Retail)                                                                                                                 Dated: March 9, 2016

Strong Growth in the Indian Retail Industry

The Indian retail industry accounts for over 10 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and around 8 per cent of the employment. It is among the largest emerging sector in the Indian Economy. It has been estimated to be around USD600 billion in the year 2015, registering a CAGR of 7.45 percent since 2000. The Retail industry is expected to grow to USD1.3 trillion by the year 2020, registering a CAGR of 9.7 per cent between 2000-2020.

The revenues from the food & grocery sector seem to be the largest in the Retail industry, followed by the apparel.

The Retail scenario in India is mostly unorganized and traditional in approach, creating huge gap for organized retail to evolve. Organized Retail Penetration (ORP) in India is as low as 8 per cent, compared with that in other countries, like the US with 85

per cent in the FY2015. This indicates strong growth potential for organized retail in India. Organized retail in India witnessed a CAGR of 19-20 per cent. Organized retail is expected to account for 24 per cent of the overall retail market by 2020.

E-commerce is expected to be the next major area for Organized Retail growth in India. The E-Commerce Industry is projected to touch USD100 billion by 2020 from USD22 billion in 2015. Due to high growth potential of retail industry, India could achieve the status of one of the most preferred destination for Foreign Direct Investors.

The Retail industry thus create ample amount of job opportunities (more than 20 million jobs) for the Indian youths accompanied with handsome salary packages and lifestyle for the upcoming years.

Global Recognition of FDDI

FDDI has been a centre of excellence since its inception in the year 1986. It was established under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The institute has been consistently rated on the top of the list of premier institutes, offering the most advanced and demanding courses in the field of fashion, footwear, leather & retail.

FDDI has been certified with the prestigious certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and ISO 17025. It has accreditations from several leading international organizations like PFI-Germany, SATRA-UK, Worldwide top Management and Fashion Design institutes listed as LDT-Nagold, Germany; ARS SUTORIA, Italy; TBU –Czech Republic; SCAM, Italy; ensuring the international standards of training, teaching, research & development, extending the scope of Student/ Faculty exchange programme in order to equip them to meet the challenges of globalization.

Simple Screening & Selection Process

FDDI always have a mission to bring the Indian youth a platform from where they can assume the leadership positions in their areas of expertise, keeping in mind, inviting more and more youths and envisaged a simple screening and selection process. FDDI is following ‘Make in India’ & ‘Digital India’ initiative, encouraging the nation people to participate with the maximum enthusiasm.

FDDI conducts an online test at all India level FDDI-CAT. This test will be conducted for both the programs at Post Graduate Level and Under Graduate Level. The tentative schedule is tabulated here as-

FDDI CAT Schedule
Online Registration starts	15th March 2016
Last date for Registration	20th May 2016
FDDI CAT	10th,11th,12th June 2016
Date for Counseling (PG)	11th & 12th July 2016
Date for Counseling (UG)	13th,14th & 15th July 2016

The FDDI-CAT is a computer based multiple choice examination conducted at several specified centers all over India. FDDI-CAT comprises the questions of Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning, General English, General Awareness, and Business Aptitude at Post Graduate Level. It comprises the questions of Mathematics, General English, General Science General Awareness, at Under Graduate Level. Students from any stream at Graduate and Intermediate level can appear in the FDDI-CAT at P.G. & U.G.level respectively.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

FDDI Fursatganj campus is spread over 10-20 acres and is situated in a calm and serene surrounding with the state-of-the art housing & buildings having a built-up area of approximately 3 lacs sq. ft.

The Interactive Smart Classrooms

The Retail Department Building

Fully Air-Conditioned Smart Classrooms, Technical Workshops equipped with modern state-of-art machineries, Testing Centers, Conference Halls, Seminar Halls, Auditorium, Open-Air Theatre, Information Technology Service Center (ITSC)/Computer Lab, ERP Lab, International Design Studio and the Library along with fully furnished separate Girls & Boys Hostel, claims to be the best in class infrastructure.

The Information Technology Service Center (ITSC)

The Visual Merchandizing Lab

The Advance & I.T. Equipped Library

The Auditorium

  

The Testing Lab

The Workshops

Industry Oriented  Experienced Faculty

The faculty of FDDI consists of experts across industries of Fashion, Footwear, Retail & Business Management. They have hands on experience on consultancy assignments and research works across India and several countries. The faculty members are well qualified-Doctorates and Post Graduates from Renowned institutions such as FDDI, NIFT, IIM, and are nationally eligible for lectureship. The Visiting Faculty & Guest Lectures are organized periodically by the experts and renowned in the field. The pedagogy is the key strength of the School of Retail Management. The Department is using the Interactive Class Sessions, Case Study Methods, Audio-Video Sessions, Group Discussion & Presentations, Role Plays, Real-Time Projects, On-Job-Trainings, Internships, Workshops, Seminar, Events, Industrial Visits, Visiting Faculty, Guest Lecture, and Students & Faculty Exchange Programs.

Best Designed Curriculum Structure

The course curriculum at FDDI is designed keeping in mind the contemporary demand of the skills and learnings required in the fast growing Fashion and Retail Industry. Besides the General Management and Fashion Basics, the programs  at P.G. & U.G. level comprises the most advance and demanding modules such as Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Illustration, Product Knowledge, Fabric & Garments, Visual Merchandizing, Store Designing, Store Operations, SCM, Retail Strategy,  Retail Communication, Retail ERP Software, E-Commerce & Non-Store Retailing, Retail Planning & Site Selection, Personality Development, Art of Public Speaking and more to be listed .The curriculum is packed with Industrial Trainings, OJT, Projects, Workshops, Practical, Students Exchange Programs .

Excellent Placement Records

Considering the purview of high growth projections and developments in the Retail World, the placements for the students of Retail Department are excellent with good profiles and packages. Professionals passed out from FDDI Retail have started well and attaining new horizons in the retail industry.  As per the record, the students of P.G. as well as U.G. have been 100% placed. The full time dedicated team of Placement Cell, Corporate & Public Relations, Faculty members, are involved in the placements, assisting in achieving the best platform to start the journey of successful career. Around 400 students have been placed since its first batch passed out in the year 2010. The Alumni  are holding the leading positions of Operations Managers, Sr. Buyers, Buyers, Sr. Merchandiser, Visual Merchandiser, Logistic Managers, Fashion Designers, Customer Relationship Managers, and more as Entrepreneurs; with handsome five figure salaries.

Affordable Fee Structure

The fee structure of FDDI is quite affordable and less in comparison with other fashion & management institutes. The fee comprises the essential components of Tuition Fee, Infrastructure Development Charges, Project Work Charges, Library & I.T. Development Fee, Co-Curricular and Insurance Fee, Books & Tool Kit Fund, Refundable Security Money only. These components are the least financial requirements for attaining the quality higher education. The fee structure is made keeping in view the concern to spread fashion and retail education to every eligible youth.

Easy Finance & Scholarship Assistance

All the nationalized banks easily provide financial assistance to avail the programs offered at FDDI. The good reputation of the Institute require less documentation and easy processing.Several Government and Non-Government Community Welfare Societies are sponsoring the students and providing scholarships to the eligible candidates.