AMM 250 - Apparel Merchandise Buying (4)

An introduction to and application of merchandise buying principles and procedures. Role of buyer and planner in wholesale and retail management. Analysis of buying organizations, purchasing, inventory control, apparel profitability, and seasonal assortment plans. Use of computer spreadsheets to calculate six month plans, merchandise mix, and assortment plans. Written and computer projects.

Prerequisite(s): STA 120 and College of Business computer proficiency requirement.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.