Overview
About the course
Who decides what we are wearing next season? How do the products arrive in stores? Why are some retailers successful and others are not? This is all down to the fashion buyers and merchandisers, the main drivers of any retail business and very influential decision-makers.
This online Fashion Buying and Merchandising course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will give you a unique insight into industry practices, through real case studies and practical projects.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- The role of the fashion buyer
- Major fashion retail brands
- Roles and responsibilities of retail fashion buyers and merchandisers
- Trade fairs, ready-to-wear and couture shows
- Trend prediction and seasons
- Fabric and styling terminology
- Numeracy and competitor shopping skills
- Fashion supply chains
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Marketing Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods View 59 other Short Courses in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
To take part in the Online sessions you will need:
- An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Chrome)
- Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended. The built-in microphone in your device would also be fine)
- Webcam
- Strong Internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 2 Mbps download, and 1 Mbps upload, faster if possible.
Tuition Fee
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International
300 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 300 GBP for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
300 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 300 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.