Course Summary
Course Category: Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)
Portobello Institute’s QQI Level 5 Minor award in Fashion Buying and Merchandising is a popular foundation programme for those interested in the business world of fashion. This module is run over ten weeks, and once completed, you can choose to progress onto one of our many other courses in the business of fashion.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Role of Buyer Merchandiser
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
