Fashion Buying Management

Training

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

A fashion buyer is responsible for the profitable development, sourcing and selection of a range of products that meet the needs and desires of the target customer, by working closely with the merchandising, design and marketing teams. As a Fashion Buying Management student, you will combine your creative flair with robust business management skills in a fast-paced, industry-focused course which enjoys widespread support throughout the fashion and retail industry. The extensive contributions from industry leaders include guest lectures, live retail projects and student placements and internships. Key fashion and retail relationships include ASOS, Debenhams, John Lewis, L.K.Bennett, Net-a-Porter, River Island and Urban Outfitters. While the prime focus of the course is to develop the academic, aesthetic, practical and commercial skills you need for the buying role, you will also be equipped for a career in product development and supply chain management, brand management and wholesale, PR and marketing, and trend forecasting and retail management. You will also gain the transferable and cognitive skills necessary for lifelong personal and professional development. The course emphasis is placed on developing your creative, technical and interpersonal skills, commercial flair and business acumen. The focus of the course is global, to reflect the nature of the industry, and the additional opportunity to advance language skills and study abroad is offered to meet the increasing standards of global competition and the needs of the business environment. The work placement in the third year is an essential component of the course and can be taken as a full-year work placement or a combination of work placement and a study abroad option. Based at the recently refurbished Harrow Campus – home to the Westminster School of Media, Arts and Design – you will work alongside students from film, photography, music, fashion and journalism, in a unique hothouse of creative

Facilities

Location

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London
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Harrow Campus, Northwick Park, HA1 3TP

Start date

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About this course

A Levels - BBC depending on subjects taken International Baccalaureate - 28 points Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma - DDM depending on the subject and overall academic profile Access to HE Diploma - Pass with 45 credits at Level 3 with a minimum of 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction. GCSE minimum grade 4 (Grade C in grading system prior to 2017) in Maths and English. If English is not your first language, you must have an IELTS of 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element. Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. More

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Subjects

  • Retail
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Management
  • Decision Making
  • Business and Management
  • Leadership
  • Market
  • Credit
  • Teaching
  • Quality
  • Design
  • Innovation
  • Supply
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Product Development
  • Fashion Management
  • Art
  • International
  • Global
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • University
  • School
  • Project
  • Planning
  • Industry
  • Team Training
  • Quality Training
  • Financial Training
  • Supply and Chain Management
  • Production

Course programme

The first year modules provide a fundamental underpinning of business knowledge and creative skills that will build and deepen throughout the course. Subjects of study include:

  • Fabrics and Garment Technology
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Fashion Trends and Consumer Culture
  • Polylang Language module
  • Range Design and CAD
  • The Buying Process
  • The Fashion Business
  • Credit Level 4

    The second year develops both your practical and academic skills and includes live project work for a fashion brand. The expectation is that the additional skills and knowledge gained will enable you to undertake a successful work placement year. Subjects of study include:

    • Career Development
    • Creative Encounters
    • Fashion Promotion
    • Global Retailing
    • Polylang Language module
    • Textiles and Garment Sourcing and Manufacture
    • Trading and Concept Development
    • Visual Merchandising and Styling
    • Credit Level 5

      You will be given substantial support in finding suitable work placements, and the course has excellent relationships with many well-respected potential employers. You are ultimately responsible for securing your own placement. You are supported throughout the year by a placement tutor.

      At this level, you are expected to develop a more strategic perspective and draw together your academic and work experience. You will study subjects that further develop your general business skills, and you will also have the opportunity to specialise in areas of particular interest. Alongside your Final Major Project, Subjects of study include:

      • Commercial Skills
      • Fashion Branding
      • Fashion Consumer Behaviour
      • Fashion Entrepreneurship
      • Global Fashion Sourcing
      • Luxury Fashion Management
      • Polylang Language module
      • Sustainable Fashion
      • Trends and Change Implementation for Fashion Retail
      • Credit Level 6

Fashion Buying Management

£ 9,250 VAT inc.