FCS 2260 - Fashion/Retail Buying

An introduction to the role of retail buyers in fashion merchandise management. Fundamentals of merchandising mathematics, its relationship to buying, and use in the fashion/retail industry. Includes elements of profit and loss statements, purchase discounts, dating, markup, markdown, turnover, and open-to-buy. Apply quantitative concepts for retail buying decision-making.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 1100 with a grade of “C” or better, or by placement out of MATH 1100. Placement may be determined by ACT/SAT scores and/or by a Department of Mathematics placement mechanism.

Credits: 3 hours