Buying and Merchandising ((3 credit hours))

Catalog description

Decision making strategies are used to solve problems inherent in merchandise selection. Analysis of financial statements and their relationship to buying situations are included, along with cost control and the establishment of sales goals and objectives. Mark-ups, reduction planning, unit cost control, and other computations are emphasized. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).