CIP Code 52.1802 - Merchandising and Buying Operations

CIP 2020 · 6-digit program · National Center for Education Statistics

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CIP 2020 6-digit program. Official National Center for Education Statistics classification.

Key facts for CIP 52.1802

Code
52.1802
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Merchandising and Buying Operations
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

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.

Where CIP 52.1802 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 52 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 4-digit series Direct parent 52.18 General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
6-digit program Current 52.1802 Merchandising and Buying Operations

Related programs in 52.18

5 official

Other 6-digit programs in this 4-digit series.

CIP classifies programs. Occupations are linked through the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Industries are NAICS sectors from the BLS occupation-by-industry table for those occupations. This is not a placement rate, and it is not a direct CIP to NAICS or CIP to SIC crosswalk.

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Using CIP 52.1802

What is CIP Code 52.1802?

CIP Code 52.1802 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Merchandising and Buying Operations.

Is CIP Code 52.1802 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 52.1802 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 52.1802

  • Official classification source National Center for Education Statistics. Classification of Instructional Programs, CIP 2020. NCES CIP 2020
  • Occupation crosswalk NCES and BLS CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.

Published by SICCODE.com. The title, definition, examples, and cross-references are the NCES CIP 2020 text. STEM marks use the DHS STEM designated degree program list, archived July 12, 2023.