Applied Merchandising & Business Intelligence

Issued by Central Michigan University

This badge recognizes skills in strategic merchandising management for fashion buying. Earners apply merchandising math to create budgets, develop assortment plans, and evaluate retail operations. Through simulation exercises, they practice applying data-driven decision-making to real-world merchandising challenges.

Type Learning
Level Intermediate
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Advanced Excel Tools
Assortment Planning
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Fashion Buying
Merchandising Math
Merchandising Purchasing
Retail Budget Management

Earning Criteria

Complete FMD 395 Business Intelligence for Fashion Buying and Operation with a grade of B+ or higher, demonstrating the ability to apply merchandising math to develop budgets and assortment plans, analyze retail operations, visualize and communicate buying strategies, and make data-driven merchandising decisions.
Fulfill all coursework requirements with timely and complete submissions, demonstrating professionalism through ethical conduct, respectful communication, and responsible collaboration.