ObjectivesThis new programme has been developed for retail managers to meet the changing demands of the retail industry, and draws on the extensive retail management education experience in the School of Management. Studying for the Surrey MBA Retail will give existing retail managers the opportunity to expand their managerial skills and study the latest business models in the context of the retail industry. Students on this programme study retail-specific modules alongside the generic MBA modules.
Academic titleMBA/PGDip/PGCert in Retail
Course descriptionMBA/PGDip/PGCert in Retail Module overview
Compulsory Modules
-Retail Management
-Supply Chain Management
-Financial Management
-Managing Human Assets
-Marketing and Business Planning
-Research in Management: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
-Action Case/Business Simulation in Retail Management
-MBA Business Project in Retail Management
Elective Modules (choose one from the following)
-Entrepreneurship and Creativity
-Financial Strategy
-Management Information Systems and Strategies
-Management and Organisational Learning and Development
-Project Management
-Relationship Marketing
-Strategic Change Management
-Intuition in Management Practice
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirement is usually a first degree or equivalent and a minimum of three years' relevant professional work experience post-graduation with some managerial responsibilities (for MBA Hospitality this must be three years' hospitality work experience). If you do not have a degree, you may be eligible through the mature entry route if you hold a relevant professional or training qualification and have a minimum of six years' managerial experience. In addition, applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to have taken an English language test. A full list of entry requirements is available online.