M.Sc. in Retail Management
Course Description
This course has been designed to meet the growing needs of all those who work or intend to work within retail management, taking into account the current trends in the industry, namely: market structure, current and emerging retail channels, market innovation, technology development, marketing for the new realities within the retail industry and the ever-evolving regulatory environment.
It also provides you with the opportunity to tailor the programme to reflect your particular interests or career aspirations by choosing elective modules that focus on buying and merchandising, international retailing, the application of business intelligence in retail, franchising and retail negotiations.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following:
• a Level 6 degree;
OR
• a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma and 5 years’ work experience in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably but not limited to the retail industry.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at:
• professionals seeking a management career within the retail industry;
• those working in management positions within retail or retail-related industries, and who wish to refine and improve their competences and skills.
Career Paths
The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to:
• retail manager
• visual merchandiser
• supply chain manager
• finance and accounting
• sales manager
• marketing manager
• commercial manager
• retail consultant
Modules
You are required to complete all 7 compulsory modules (42 ECTS), and only 3 elective modules out of the proposed 5 (18 ECTS), as well as the Dissertation (30 ECTS) to fulfil the requirements of this master’s degree
Retail Management Principles and Distribution Channels
Strategic Management of the Retail Environment
Retail Supply Chain Management
Financial Management for Retail
Managing People in Retail
If you stop here, you will get:
Postgraduate Certificate in Retail Management
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Retail Marketing
Research Methods
Buying and Merchandising
International Retailing
Business Intelligence in Retail
Franchising
Retail Negotiations
If you stop here, you will get:
Postgraduate Diploma in Retail Management
Don’t stop now! Go for that Master’s Degree 🚀
Dissertation
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M.Sc. in Retail Management
How you’ll be assessed
The method of assessment is assignment-based.
The course comprises:
• 6 lectures per module;
• 3-hour lectures;
• 12 hours of online content per module, comprising asynchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos
The course also includes additional, specialised support to help you write your Dissertation, including classes on Qualitative/Quantitative data analysis tools, as well as Dissertation Workshops.
Additional Info
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