DIPLOMA IN MERCHANDISER (2 YEAR)
📘 1st Year Syllabus
- Introduction to Merchandising
- Definition, types (fashion, retail, visual, export)
- Role of a merchandiser in the supply chain
- Key terminologies
- Basics of Textiles and Fabrics
- Fiber to fabric process
- Fabric types and their use in fashion
- Fabric quality and testing basics
- Retail and Fashion Merchandising
- Store operations
- Consumer behavior
- Product life cycle and trend planning
- Costing and Pricing Fundamentals
- Cost sheet components
- Markup, margin, discounts
- Profitability calculations
- Communication and Coordination Skills
- Dealing with buyers and suppliers
- Professional email writing
- Time and order management
- Visual Merchandising (Basic)
- Store display concepts
- Color coordination and props
- Window display design
- Computer Applications in Merchandising
- Basic Excel for costing and tracking
- Introduction to inventory/ERP software
- Product catalogue preparation
📘 2nd Year Syllabus
- Export Merchandising
- Order processing
- Sampling and approvals
- Incoterms, documentation (invoice, packing list, etc.)
- Production Planning and Control
- T&A (Time and Action) calendar
- Vendor management
- Quality control basics
- Sourcing and Inventory Management
- Raw material sourcing
- Stock rotation and control methods
- Vendor evaluation
- Advanced Visual Merchandising
- Layout planning
- Fixture arrangement
- Thematic displays
- E-Commerce and Digital Merchandising
- Online retail basics
- Product listing and image guidelines
- Social media for merchandising
- Entrepreneurship and Business Setup
- Setting up a merchandising consultancy
- Working with artisans/brands/exporters
- Pricing, packaging, and marketing
- Project Work / Industry Internship
- Preparation of merchandising dossier
- On-job training or case study project
- Presentation and viva
