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CIP PROGRAM: 52.1802
Merchandising and Buying Operations.

Summary: 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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

There are no occupations related specifically to this program.

National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 29 - 10
2021 27 - 13
2022 23 - 11
2023 18 - 15
2024 1 - 19
Change -37.93% - +50.00%

Related CIPs

52 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
52.18 General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
52.1802 Merchandising and Buying Operations.
52.1801 Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
52.1803 Retailing and Retail Operations.
52.1804 Selling Skills and Sales Operations.
52.1880 Reserved.
52.1899 General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Merchandising and Buying Operations.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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