Participants learn the technical and theoretical aspects of a buying campaign analysing different retail formats and key macro trends leading towards a research-based dissertation. By studying the organisation of the buying team and undertaking a fashion industry placement, they fully understand the role and responsibility of buyers and merchandisers in the global market. Key buying processes include stock mix and import-export techniques as well as pricing strategies and the ability to forecast the profitability of a fashion product. Participants analyse the buying calendar and correctly plan the purchase of a seasonal collection using a balanced combination of products and brands responding to current trends and influences in a multi-disciplinary approach.

completed application form; signed personal statement; 2 passport-size photos; curriculum vitae; 2 reference letters; copy of a university diploma or school certificates with academic transcripts (for master course); or notarized photocopy of a graduation diploma and academic transcripts (must be equivalent to a UK bachelor degree) and their official translation in English, if in a language different than English (for the master’s degree courses at the London and Paris schools); *** copy of passport; portfolio (where requested); non-native English speakers need to provide a copy of the official English language certificate: the English language test score should be at least upper B2 at CEFR level – IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no elements below 5.5* – only for the Paris and London Schools.