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Welcome to the Retail Management
Webinar
Dr Jeffery Bray Principal Academic in Retail Management The Faculty of Management
The information on this presentation is correct at the time of recording 14.01.2016
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Webinar content
Bournemouth University overview BA (Hons) Retail Management Course content Placement year Career opportunities
Bournemouth University International
College Scholarships Q & A
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A top university
Awarded a Queen’s
Anniversary Prize for Higher &
Further Education
93.5% of graduates employed/in further study within six months of graduating*
“BU has over 17,000 students including 2,000 international students from 100 different countries”
Dedicated international support
*Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey 2013/14
First to be commended for student learning opportunities.
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£200m
investment facilities
by 2018
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Our courses
Our courses aim at providing:
academic content geared to the professions
a student-centred learning environment
emphasis on intellectual achievement and employability
real business experience
an international perspective: o international students o international study opportunities o units with an international focus
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Why study a degree in Retail Management?
Mix of Business, Creative & Transferable Skills:
• Critical thinking • Negotiation skills • Numerical skills • Analytical skills • Creativity • Time management
& Project Planning Job prospects - 85% in F/T employment within 6 months of graduating, with an average starting salary of £22,067
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Why study for a degree in Retail Management?
• Ability to tackle a number of different business tasks:
• Business reports • Presentations • Running
training/teaching/workshop sessions
• Dragon’s Dens • Marketing pitches • Market research • Statistical analysis • Visual design
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BA (Hons) Retail Management
Course fees
UK/EU: £9,000
Non-EU: £13,500
Placement year fees: £790
Key facts
4 years full-time
September start
Compulsory placement
Entry requirements 260 to 300 tariff points, including 2
A-levels or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma, DMM
A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A* -
C including English and Maths or appropriate Key Skills Level 2
Enthusiasm Commitment
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Contemporary Issues in
Retailing Global Economics &
International Retailing Retail Marketing Finance & Business
Research Retail Resource
Management Retailing in the Digital Age
Plus: International Field
Trip, Guest Lectures, Workshops, PAL tutorials
Year 1
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Year 2
Managing People (Retail) Retail Research & Analysis Consumer Behaviour Retail Design Retail Buying &
Merchandising Omni-channel Retailing &
Supply Chain Management
Plus: UK field trip linked to live buying project, Guest Lectures, Placement support & workshops
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Year 3: work placement
Salary Range (£12-22k) Many students return to their
placement company on Graduation
Placements can be worldwide All students WILL find good
placements Self Search Placement team support UK Placement visits
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Where do placement students & graduates work?
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Core units: Dissertation Strategic Retail Marketing & Management Retail Consultancy & Research
Plus two options from the following: Retail Place & Space Fashion Marketing Digital Marketing E-Business Small Business Management Financial Management Professionalism & Leadership Creative Media & Events
Year 4
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Graduate careers
Fashion buyer
Visual merchandiser Retail Analyst
Toy buyer Online merchandiser
Fashion merchandiser
E-commerce Director
Website Manager
Social Media Manager
Marketing & Events
Gadget buyer
International Customer Manager
Beauty Account Manager
Luxury Store Manager
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BARM Society
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Range of delivery methods, including E-Learning
Active and interactive learning environment
Emphasis on Self-Managed Learning
Units assessed via coursework and/or exam
Wide range of assessment methods used
Combination of individual and group work
Delivery & assessment
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Weekly study support lectures
Topics covered: analysing titles, essay-writing, report-writing, referencing
Weekly tutorial slots also provided High level of care shown to students:
Programme leader Programme administrators Unit tutors
Study support
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Bournemouth University International College
Our courses Foundation Certificates International Year One course Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme Preparatory English tuition
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Scholarships
A variety of scholarships is available to recognise your academic, sporting and
musical excellence.
1,224 scholarships were awarded in 2013/14. Worth over £2.2million
See a full list of scholarships online: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/scholarships
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Bournemouth - a great place to study and live
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Contact askBU Tel: 01202 961 916 Visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/askBU E-Mail: [email protected]
Any questions?
Find out more information: Meet BU in your country:
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Open Days: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/opendays Fees and funding: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding Course information:
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