Professional Program
Fashion Merchandising
& Buying
6 Months / On Campus / Online / Hybrid
Course Overview
Decode Trends. Buy Smart. Build Fashion.
The 6-Month Fashion Merchandising & Buying Programme is designed to develop a strong understanding of the commercial and business aspects of the fashion industry.
The course covers trend forecasting, consumer research, merchandise planning, fashion buying, product development, sourcing, vendor management, costing, pricing, retail and e-commerce merchandising, and fashion analytics.
Through practical assignments, industry-oriented projects, and market-based exercises, students learn to translate fashion trends and consumer insights into commercially successful product ranges.
The programme prepares learners for careers across fashion brands, retail companies, buying houses, export houses, e-commerce platforms, and fashion businesses.
What you will explore
Fashion Business • Trend & Consumer study • Fashion Theory • Colour Science • Fashion Merchandising • Fashion Buying • Product Development • Sourcing & Vendor Management • Retail • E com • Supply Chain Mgmt. • Brand Mgmt. • Biz Analytics. • Industry & Professional Practice • Industry Project.
Course aimed for
The programme is aimed at aspiring fashion buyers, merchandisers, retail professionals, entrepreneurs, and fashion enthusiasts who want to develop strong commercial and business skills within the fashion industry. It is ideal for learners interested in fashion buying, merchandising, retail, sourcing, product development, e-commerce, and brand management, and for those looking to build careers in fashion brands, retail companies, buying houses, export houses, and online fashion businesses.
Where it can take you
Graduates of the 6-Month Fashion Merchandising & Buying Programme can pursue roles across fashion retail, sourcing, product development, and brand management, including:
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Fashion Buyer
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Assistant Buyer
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Fashion Merchandiser
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Retail Merchandiser
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Visual Merchandiser
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Product Development Executive
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Sourcing Executive
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Buying House Merchandiser
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Export Merchandiser
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E-Commerce Merchandiser
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Fashion Brand Coordinator
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Category Executive / Category Manager
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Retail Planner
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Fashion Business Executive
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Trend & Market Researcher
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Fashion Entrepreneur / Independent Brand Owner
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Potential work environments
Career opportunities are available with fashion brands, retail chains, buying houses, export houses, e-commerce companies, sourcing agencies, department stores, and fashion start-ups.
Entry Requirements for FMB
Academic requirements
Language requirements
Tech requirements
Minimum 10+2 / Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board.
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Students from any academic stream—Arts, Commerce, Science, Humanities or Vocational—may apply.
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Students appearing for their Class 12 examination may also apply, subject to successful completion.
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Or, work experience of more than 6 months in fashion.
English proficiency sufficient to understand course content, participate in discussions and complete assignments.
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Basic written and verbal communication skills are expected.
Basic computer and digital literacy.
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Willingness to participate in practical projects, presentations, workshops and collaborative assignments.
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Access to a computer/laptop and reliable internet connection for online or hybrid learning components.
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Should possess basic Excel knowledge.