Fashion Buying and Merchandising - Dubai

This course will introduce you to the roles and what to expect if you plan to start your career with an established retailer, or if you have recently started in a buying or merchandising role and want to understand best practice.

With the emphasis on larger retailers, this course will help you understand what it takes to succeed as a buyer or merchandiser, and the many exciting and challenging aspects of the roles.

You will also start to build a comprehensive reference file on the subject.
The course will include:

• Industry structure
• Marketing research
• Customer profiling
• Branding
• Buying & merchandising roles/responsibilities
• Buying calendar
• Critical path
• Competitor shop
• Buying strategy
• Range planning
• Product development
• The quality process
• Purchasing budgets
• Stock management
• Margin
• Pricing
• Trend Forecasting

The projects you'll be asked to undertake involve mathematical formulae therefore it's essential you have an understanding of basic maths.

Level: Beginners.



Please note, course fees are for tuition only. Students are responsible for arranging their own flights to and accommodation in Dubai during their studies.

Visa & immigration:

Please ensure you obtain the correct visa if required for entry into the UAE. If we send you an email telling you to present your passport to us, please ignore this email as it does not apply to you.