Foundation Degree (FdA) Retailing

Summary:

E-learning Course

The programme is delivered using an on line classroom for e learning delivery, and supported by:

• face to face induction and module workshop sessions.
• intensive learning over two years but the pace can be varied.
• learning periods taking into account peak trading times.
• provision of other materials to support online learning.
• assessment via work-based assignments.

Who is it for?

The programme is designed for managers and aspiring managers working in a retail environment.

Nationally recognised retail Qualification

This award has been designed by the UEA, a consortium of educational providers, the Sector Skills Council (Skillsmart) and Foundation degree forward (fdf). Its purpose is to create a nationally recognised qualification for managers and management trainees working in the retail industry.

Course Code: H0085 Start Date: 28/01/2013 Course Length: 2 Year Part Time (Also Course starts in January, May and September) Course Schedule: The FdA in Retailing offers opportunities to start the programme in January, May of September Entry Requirements:

For entry to the Course the applicant must:

(a) be employed in retail;

(b) have a minimum of 80 points UCAS, or an equivalent, in order to qualify for entry to the programme;

(c) be able to speak and write in English (to ESOL 6 entry level or equivalent) and must have equivalent to level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy;

(d) be subject to selection through interview before entry to the course; and

(e) demonstrate management potential.

Exceptions may be granted from formal (e.g. points-based) entry requirements for mature retail students with extensive retail work experience.

Core Skills:

Core skills to be developed include:

• Personal and Professional
• Operations
• Managing Information (in retail)
• Interpersonal
• Management of people
• Management of Customer Service
• Supply Chain Managment or Leadership in Retail

Assessment:

Assessment will be via work-based projects, and assignments (like a reflective log and portfolio). All formal assessment activities are based on the reality of the students’ workplace.

Academic Progression:

Articulated progression routes (the third year) to an honours degree currently available at CCN. For example a BA (Hons) Business Management and BA (Hons) Leadership and Management).

Career Progression:

Retail Management and Business Management

Full Description:

The programme focuses upon management, consumer behaviour, in-store marketing, management of information, retail law and retail leadership and draws upon the workplace to structure and inform the development of the learning materials.

You will study the following modules:

Year 1

• In store customer marketing
• Managing Information
• Retail Operations
• Retail Environment
• Consumer behaviour
• Personal Professional Development

Year 2

• Personal Professional Development 2
• Manage Retail Customer Service
• Retail Law
• Manage and Develop People in Retail
• Leadership in Retail or Supply Chain Management

Methods of Teaching and Learning

The programme is delivered using an on line classroom for e learning delivery, and supported by:

• face to face induction and module workshop sessions.
• intensive learning over two years but the pace can be varied.
• learning periods taking into account peak trading times.
• provision of other materials to support online learning.
• assessment via work-based assignments.

Costs:

Approximately £2,100 per year (subject to inflation).

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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