Fashion Buying & Merchandising
This one year Course aims to introduce the student to the planning, buying and selling aspects of the ready-to-wear fashion industry. Whilst the course has a strong business orientation, it also places strong emphasis on the creative process of product development; from inception of the range, to manufacturing, through to fashion marketing and pomotion. Students will develop a keen understanding of the design elements of the fashion industry but will also have a firm grasp of the key aspects of the business environment of fashion buying & merchandising. Our work experience programme offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills in this area.

  

Awarding Body
Further Education & Training Awards Council (FETAC) – Business Studies Award

Career & Employment Opportunities
It is envisaged that the Course would prepare students for careers as buyers in fashion stores, stylists, fashion consultants, fashion journalists and fashion marketeers.

Further Education: A number of reserved places are available in DIT (Certificate in Marketing & Business Studies) and IT’s (Certificate in Business Studies) for holders of this award. Students can also progress to the Fashion Mangement Course (Year 2) in the College.
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