Course Description
Accounting concepts in relation to specific applications in merchandising; use of computers in merchandising.
Athena Title
Retail Planning and Buying
Prerequisite
ACCT 2101 or ACCT 2101E or ACCT 1160
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Define and explain principles and terminology that are important to understanding profitable merchandising. 2. Proficiently use and understand merchandising mathematics and be able to apply them to solve retail merchandising problems.
Topical Outline
1. Marts and Markets 2. Pricing Strategies 3. Resident Buying Offices 4. Dollar Merchandise Plans 5. Assortment Planning
Syllabus