Course description

From the fundamentals of buying and relevant merchandising mathematics, this specialized course on resale buying focuses on its’ immediate connection to retail customers. The buying function is critical to the success of any retail firm and its’ profits. The materials cover topics in organization, planning, merchandising, profitability, vendor selection, negotiation, buying, technology and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: OPER2235
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery