This course creates an expert profile in fashion products, someone that understands the new scenario, is involved in production and retail, or, an expert that is the vital link between the two. The Fashion Merchandising & Buying program follows the product life-cycle and product mix looking at width (production, delivery, retail, exposition,) and focuses on 3 main areas: Fashion System - trends, materials, products, brands, trade fairs, online and off-line shops Management Tools - fashion buying and merchandising techniques, operations, retail management, visual merchandising Focus on Categories - specifics for buying and merchandising in apparel, knitwear, leather goods, footwear and fragrances The program includes field trips, guest lectures, and a final project portfolio.

Employment Opportunities: Merchandising Manager Product Manager License Manager Operations & Logistics Manager Customer Relations Manager Distribution Manager Buyer Merchandiser Retail Manager Visual Merchandiser Potential employment placement: contracting firms, fashion branding, buying offices, major retailers, free-lance consultancy etc.