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 to 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 merchandise course continues to develop successful professionals in a truly exciting field of work.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Fashion buying and merchandising at manchester met has a strong reputation for producing industry ready, professionals and highly capable fashion business experts. successful graduates have taken up roles within fashion trading retail head offices and importers, and often return to the company where they undertook their placement, working in areas such as fashion forecasting, buying, merchandising, product development and sourcing. previous graduates have gone on to a wide range of careers in companies such as river island, next, ralph lauren, topshop, abercrombie and fitch, reebok, asos, calvin klein, tommy hilfiger, boohoo and many more companies in the uk and internationally.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Manchester Metropolitan University has partnerships with the following companies: