Foundation Degree In Retailing (Year 2 of 2)

Course Content

The qualification, which is specifically designed for the retail sector, aims to enhance leadership and management skills with employees in this industry. The degree course, which is an award of the University of Ulster, is a two year work-based programme delivered on-line and supported by group seminars and Master Classes. The course offered at NRC, is delivered by a consortium of specialist tutors, from the six Northern Ireland Colleges.

The programme was developed using the National Sector Skills Council (Skillsmart Retail) framework, in consultation with leading retail organisations, ensuring that the award adds value to your CV and the sector. It will reward you with improved chances of career progression, both within and outside the retail industry.

The course is made up of twelve units over two years. All units are compulsory. There are three semesters in each year.
Year 1
• Personal and Professional Development 1
• Retail Environment
• Managing Information
• Retail Operations
• Consumer Behaviour
• In-Store Customer Marketing.
Year 2
• Manage and Develop People in Retail
• Work Based Learning
• Retail Law
• Manage Retail Customer Service
• Leadership in Retail.

Course Aims

The aim of the Foundation in Retail is to reward students with improved chances of career progression, both within and outside the retail industry. On successful completion of the programme, your career is likely to develop within major retailers as store managers, marketing executives, retail supervisors, or buyers, or working as a marketing executive for organisations who manufacture products for retailers.

Because of the general leadership and management principals involved in this course, it will also enhance career progression in management roles outside the Retail Sector.

Assessment Methods

This degree is an innovative e-learning course which has been designed to meet the needs of students already in employment within the retail sector.

Course Update

This degree is an innovative e-learning course which has been designed to meet the needs of students already in employment within the retail sector.

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