Course Description
Professional Diploma in Fashion Buying & Merchandising
Griffith College Dublin (GCD)
This course caters to individuals seeking entry into or progression within the realm of fashion buying. It offers indispensable skills such as trend forecasting, customer profiling, and range planning.
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of the fashion buying and merchandising process, including trend analysis, product assortment planning, and inventory management.
- Ability to upskill in your current role and enhance your knowledge with practical experience and essential tools vital for achieving career success.
- Develop skills in making strategic buying decisions, considering factors such as market trends, consumer behaviour, and financial considerations.
- Foster creativity and innovation in the development of fashion collections and product assortments.
- Cultivate a sense of professionalism and ethical responsibility in the fashion buying and merchandising profession.
Course Code | PDFB |
College Name | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
Course Category | Business, Sales & Retail |
Course Type | Online Learning |
Course Qualification | Diploma |
Course Location | Dublin, Ireland |
Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
Course Fee | 3290.00 |
Course Duration | 26 Weeks |
Course Times | Timetables will be made available closer to the course start date. The next course commences in October 2024. Online delivery will run 2 evenings per week from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Part-time delivery will run 1 day per week from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. |
Title of Awarding | Professional Diploma |
Entry Requirements | All applicants should have basic IT skills and their own laptop. Mature Students (Over 23 Years) Direct entry Under 23 Years e.g. 5 O6/H7 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent award. OR FETAC Level 5 Full Award English Language It is recommended that applicants have a good understanding of both written and spoken English. Non-native English speakers are not required to submit a copy of IELTS test results or take an English-level test as part of the application process. |
Career Path | Graduates from this programme may develop their skills further by completing the BA in Fashion Design. |
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