StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management, MSc

Manchester Metropolitan University, the United Kingdom

Manchester Metropolitan University

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScFull-time1 yearSeptemberGBP 8500 per yearGBP 16500 per year

About Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management, MSc - at Manchester Metropolitan University

This programme provides an opportunity for you to develop specialist knowledge of fashion buying and merchandising from a managerial perspective and the skills required to thrive successfully within this fast-paced, competitive, global industry. To achieve this, the course takes a vocational approach with a strong academic underpinning, whilst encouraging creativity.

Industry-related briefs, supported by local and international fashion businesses, will expose students to live situations where they will make real-world decisions and learn to communicate effectively at all levels and across language barriers. Fundamental to the programme is the development of professional, managerial and personal abilities, such as commercial awareness, financial analysis, negotiation and relationship management, all essential to success in international business.

The balance between academic underpinning and vocational partnerships facilitates the development of research and analytical skills, providing a deep understanding of technology, sustainability, ethics, finance, future markets, profit margins, pricing, sales strategies, and turnover. The MSc Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management will equip graduates with a range of key skills required to help evolve the fashion industry to become more ethically conscious, socially progressive and environmentally sustainable.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 2:2 Honours degree is required. Equivalent EU/international qualifications are also accepted.

Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

International Management and Strategy Master Degree

Vlerick Business School

Find out more

Financial Industry Management MBA

Luxembourg School of Business

Find out more

Fashion & Luxury Marketing MSc

TBS Education in Barcelona

Find out more

Cultural Heritage Conservation Science MSc

Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra

Find out more

Postgraduate pathways and pre-masters at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:

Graduate Diploma in Project Management

Southern Cross University Online

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Find out more

Disaster and Emergency Response

Edith Cowan University Online (ECU)

Find out more

Nursing

James Cook University Online (JCU)

Find out more
See all Postgraduate pathway courses

Other courses at Manchester Metropolitan University

There are 78 other courses listed from Manchester Metropolitan University. A selection of these are displayed below:

Acting BA (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

Find out more

Animation BA (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

Find out more

Animation MA

Manchester Metropolitan University

Find out more

Applied Criminology MA

Manchester Metropolitan University

Find out more

Applied Linguistics MA

Manchester Metropolitan University

Find out more

Applied Quantitative Methods MSc

Manchester Metropolitan University

Find out more

Architecture BA (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

Find out more

Architecture and Urbanism MA

Manchester Metropolitan University

Find out more
View all 78 courses at Manchester Metropolitan University

Related Information

See other universities in Manchester

Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom