Advance Diploma in Luxury Brand Management at DSIFD Mumbai

If you are looking at Advance Diploma in Luxury Brand Management, DSIFD Mumbai in Mumbai runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course.

At its core, the programme covers how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship.

DSIFD Mumbai is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at DSIFD Mumbai — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship. Typical first jobs: management trainee, business development, sales, marketing or operations roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask DSIFD Mumbai for the current semester-wise plan.

DSIFD Mumbai has not published a fee for Advance Diploma in Luxury Brand Management on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 2 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Advance Diploma in Luxury Brand Management, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check DSIFD Mumbai's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to DSIFD Mumbai on its website (www.dsifd.com/campus/mumbai) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

DSIFD Mumbai runs 15 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Interior Designing
• Foundation Diploma in Jewellery Design
• Foundation Diploma in Luxury Brand Management
• Advance Diploma in Fashion Styling
• Advance Diploma in Event Management
• Foundation Diploma in Event Management
• Advance Diploma in Interior Designing
• Advance Diploma in Fashion Business Management
• Advance Diploma in Product Designing
• Foundation Diploma in Fashion Designing
• Diploma in Accessory Designing
• Foundation Diploma in Product Designing
• Advance Diploma in Fashion Designing
• Foundation Diploma in Fashion Business Management

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 2 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does DSIFD Mumbai compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Mumbai?