Merchandising and Buying Operations
A program that prepares individuals to function as professional buyers of resale products and product lines for stores, chains, and other retail enterprises. Includes instruction in product evaluation, merchandising, applicable aspects of brand and consumer research, principles of purchasing, and negotiation skills.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 4 institutions across the United States, with a total of 436 degrees awarded annually.
Certificates Below Bachelor's
112
certificates awarded
Associate Degrees
1
degrees awarded
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
2
certificates awarded
Master's Degrees
19
degrees awarded
Other Awards
302
awards given
Top Schools for Merchandising and Buying Operations
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.
| Rank | Institution | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean County Vocational-Technical School Toms River, NJ | 234 |
| 2 | Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI | 136 |
| 3 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | 63 |
| 4 | Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ | 3 |