Retail Management and Marketing

What will you study?

This course deals with the practical development and application of the key operational aspects of retailing, and will help you to understand the contemporary retail environment and examine topical issues related to retail management. Youll learn from research-active, industry-experienced staff who publish ground breaking research into retail management issues.

You will develop analytical skills related to retail operations and the international retail environment by considering international retail development and understanding the academic debate surrounding international retail activity, with a view to putting this knowledge into practice.

Placement

As part of this course you can take an optional 30-week work placement giving you further hands-on experience and understanding of the industry. The placement will take place after the taught elements of the course are complete.

Guest speakers

In addition to the experienced academic team, this course integrates a range of guest speakers from industry with recent examples including the e-Commerce director from Dixons Store Group International; Operations Director from Hobbycraft and key managers from B&Q; Home Retail Group and Tesco.

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An honours degree is normally required 2.2 or above, or substantial relevant industrial experience at senior management level. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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