Undergraduate Certificate in Retail and Store Management
Undergraduate Certificate
Retail and Store Management
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Course Description
This programme provides students with knowledge and understanding of retail and store management and aims to help them build the skills required for professional practice in retailing as related to retail environment, strategy, negotiations, customer experience, and people management.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course will possess:
- A qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject) and a pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
Target Audience
This programme targets:
- People within retail sector and other individuals aspirating for professional and academic advancement in retail and store management.
Career Paths
The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to:
- Store Assistant
- Sales Representative
- Retail Customer Care Representative
- Visual Merchandiser
Modules
You are required to complete all 5 compulsory modules (30 ECTS), to fulfil the requirements of this Undergraduate Certificate
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Undergraduate Certificate in Retail and Store Management
How you’ll be assessed
The method of assessment is assignment-based.
The course comprises of:
- 6 lectures per module;
- 3-hour lectures;
- 12 hours of guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos;
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Overall assessment weighting for each theory-based module consists of: Assessment of each module consists of two assignments, each carrying a weighting as below:
a) Assignment One carries 20% of total module mark achieved. b) Assignment Two carries 80% of total module mark achieved. For successful completion of a study module the student is required to achieve a minimum of 50% pass mark in both assignments.
The overall grade achieved for each module is calculated as the sum of:
- 20% of the mark achieved for Assignment One; and
- 80% of the mark achieved for Assignment Two
Course Intake Dates
TBC 2024
Learning Outcomes
For Knowledge:
The learner will be able to:
- Identify the market and management theories, typical structures, and trading formats of a range of retailer channels.
- Define the characteristics of retailing and the key factors influencing retail environment.
- Develop comprehensive understanding of retail strategy and its design, implementation, and assessment based on consumer needs and market changes; · Describe the actions taken to acquire and retain customers and what tools to use to create excellent customer experience.
- Define inventory management practices used in retail settings.
- Identify management and leadership functions, styles and tools to motivate workers in retail settings.
- Identify communication and negotiation techniques used in retail and store management context.