This programme provides an opportunity for you to develop specialist knowledge of fashion buying and merchandising from a managerial perspective and the skills required to thrive successfully within this fast-paced, competitive, global industry. To achieve this, the course takes a vocational approach with a strong academic underpinning, whilst encouraging creativity.
Industry-related briefs, supported by local and international fashion businesses, will expose you to live situations where you'll make real-world decisions and learn to communicate effectively at all levels and across language barriers. Fundamental to the programme is the development of professional, managerial and personal abilities, such as commercial awareness, financial analysis, negotiation and relationship managem
MSc Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management
MSc Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management
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Course information
The MSc Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management is one course in a suite of exciting business programmes within Manchester Fashion Institute, including MSc International Fashion Marketing, MSc International Fashion Business Management and MSc Luxury Fashion Management.
You will gain a deep understanding of the role of the buyer and merchandiser, and gain the ability to strategically plan and select a range of high-quality garments, while considering the profitable development of a company.
By undertaking a variety of projects, you will learn how to analyse the factors that influence sales alongside personal and practical presentation skills. You will also learn how to build a range of profitable garments for wholesale, retail or online sales.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
A minimum of 2:2 Honours degree is required. Equivalent EU/international qualifications are also accepted.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.
Career
Career prospects
Alumni of our previous MSc in Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management are employed globally within an extremely competitive environment in which strategic buyers and merchandisers are highly sought after. In order to produce these strategists, the course aligns itself with successful and forward-thinking businesses and professionals, working collaboratively to produce high-quality graduates who progress quickly within their career.
Students will develop employability skills by engaging in activities and scenarios developed collaboratively with industry partners, replicating external recruitment processes for their chosen career. Students will be given the opportunity to engage in additional activities from industry professionals in the form of guest lectures, company talks and visits to external organisations.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,000Application Fee
GBPMSc Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom,
Manchester
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