Merchandising management is purchasing management for the retail industry. Graduates of our programs can gain a solid base of business administration fundamentals, along with specialized knowledge, including:

• Trend forecasting
• Best practices for wholesale purchasing
• Visual merchandising
• Promotions planning

At our schools, students study with instructors who have professional experience in the fields they teach. Our courses incorporate project- and team-based learning that reflects the real-world working environment.

All schools have a dedicated Career Services staff that aims to help students in merchandising management programs identify, clarify, and pursue their academic and professional goals.

Finally, our schools’ Alumni Associations offer additional opportunities for students and graduates to make important connections—professional and personal.

Merchandising Management
Merchandise management is a type of purchasing management that involves selecting wholesale goods for re-sale, based on market research.

• Key Traits: Critical thinking skills, analytical skills
• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
• Where Merchandising Management is Needed: Retail chains, fashion retailers, wholesalers

Projected Growth Through 2018**:
38,500 new jobs, or 7% growth rate nation-wideⁱ