Fashion Buyer / Merchandiser
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Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 36 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Discover the Career4
- 1.1EA18C27L1 What does a Fashion Buyer / Merchandiser do & why it matters today
- 1.2EA18C27L2 Global fashion industry overview — retail, e-commerce & luxury segments
- 1.3EA18C27L3 Myths vs realities — creativity vs analytics in buying & merchandising
- 1.4EA18C27L4 The evolution of fashion retail — from department stores to digital platforms
- Is This Career Right for You?3
- Your School & Subject Choices4
- 3.1EA18C27L8 What to choose after 10th — subjects, boards, and early exposure to fashion
- 3.2EA18C27L9 What to choose after 12th — commerce, arts, or design stream pathways
- 3.3EA18C27L10 Extracurriculars & projects to build profile — fashion shows, styling, and retail clubs
- 3.4EA18C27L11 Short-term courses & online certifications to build early edge
- Entrance Exams & Admissions4
- 4.1EA18C27L12 Entrance overview — NIFT, Pearl Academy, FIT, Parsons, LCF & others
- 4.2EA18C27L13 How to prepare — portfolio, aptitude, GK & analytical ability
- 4.3EA18C27L14 Top Colleges & Universities — India & Global with eligibility, fees & placements
- 4.4EA18C27L15 Scholarships, study abroad & alternate routes into fashion business
- Academic Journey & College Life4
- 5.1EA18C27L16 Course duration & structure — B.Des, BBA in Fashion, PG Diplomas
- 5.2EA18C27L17 Year-by-year subject overview — textiles, buying, retail math, trend analysis
- 5.3EA18C27L18 Classroom vs experiential learning — industry visits, case studies & live projects
- 5.4EA18C27L19 Assessment pattern — merchandising projects, business plans, and viva evaluations
- Real-World Experience & Skill Development5
- 6.1EA18C27L20 Internships — retail houses, export firms, or fashion brands
- 6.2EA18C27L21 Tools & software — Excel for OTB, WGSN, Fashion Snoops, ERP & PLM tools
- 6.3EA18C27L22 Visual merchandising & store planning — basics for buyers
- 6.4EA18C27L23 Communication, negotiation & supplier coordination skills
- 6.5EA18C27L24 Data-driven decision making — demand forecasting & sales analytics
- Career Growth, Roles & Income6
- 7.1EA18C27L25 Entry-level roles — buying assistant, merchandising trainee, planner
- 7.2EA18C27L26 Mid-level growth — category manager, buyer, brand merchandiser
- 7.3EA18C27L27 Leadership roles — buying head, retail director, business consultant
- 7.4Entrepreneurship — launching multi-brand boutiques or sourcing consultancies
- 7.5EA18C27L29 Salary insights — India vs global retail markets
- 7.6Career maps — 5, 10 & 20-year growth trajectories
- Future Trends & Your Personal Roadmap6
- 8.1EA18C27L31 AI & digital transformation — predictive buying, digital showrooms, virtual fit
- 8.2Sustainability & ethical sourcing — ESG practices in fashion supply chains
- 8.3Global fashion consumer trends — Gen Z behavior & omni-channel retail
- 8.4Emerging career branches — fashion data analyst, trend forecaster, retail technologist
- 8.5Building your 5-year action plan — education, portfolio, internships & networking
- 8.6Related careers & pivot paths — fashion marketing, retail management, brand strategy
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