BSc (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising

The roles of buyers and merchandisers are key to the success of any fashion business. They are responsible for generating revenue through trading the product by assessing sales, customer demand, market trends, selecting, sourcing and managing product to maximise sales. The performance of these two roles is crucial to the success of the business. The BSc (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising course provides students with a thorough understanding of all aspects of the management of the product from concept to consumer, including the strategies needed to start a new business and improve business performance, helping students to succeed in a truly exciting field of work.The breadth of knowledge gained from this course also includes product innovation, market analysis and business analytics with the essential skills needed to not only secure graduate employment or start a new business, but for career progression to more senior functions through the focus on business strategy, supply chain and the management of people.Specialist knowledge in finance, sourcing, logistics and business strategy equips students with the necessary skills to understand the business of fashion, from operational understanding in the first year through to the strategic perspective of senior management in the final year. The final year facilitates students’ exploration of the potential future industry, changes and business strategies employed to maximise profit and to realise this through enterprise and/or research. Supported by a team that includes ex industry professionals, the Fashion Buying and Merchandising course continues to develop successful professionals in a truly exciting field of work.**FEATURES AND BENEFITS**- History of success - Previous students and graduates have won awards at external events such as Graduate Fashion Week. - Fantastic facilities – Make use of our Mac suites with industry-standard software, and our extensive fashion library - with our own dedicated fashion librarian. - Collaborative spirit – Work with students from across the Fashion Institute on inter-disciplinary projects, honing essential creative skills needed for the growing creative economy.- Manchester and beyond – Our network spans the globe, and includes placements, collaborations and live briefs from partner universities, workshops and design studios in China, India, Japan, Norway, Australia, France and beyond.