HND Retail Management

HND Retail Management

KEY FEATURES
This course prepares learners for a career in the dynamic retail industry where there is an increasing need for suitably qualified applicants for trainee management positions. It uses a combination of case studies, assignments and projects to assess the candidates progress. There are no examinations and learners have the opportunity to undertake a work placement during 2nd year. Industrial visits and study tours are organised to expand the learners learning experience.

COURSE CONTENT

A selection of core units includes:
Stock Presentation, Retail Security, Stock Management, Retail Law, Store Design and Layout, Graded Units 1 and 2.

A selection of optional units includes:
Principles of Retail Buying; Fashion Merchandising; International Retailing; Behavioural Skills for Business; Personal Enterprise Skills; Workplace Experience

COURSE CODE:

3FHDRETM

DURATION:
2 years Full time

START DATE:
August - 2010

COMPLETION DATE:
June - 2012

PROGRESSION
On completion of the course, learners may either choose to apply for management training positions in the retail industry, or articulate into 3rd year of a BA degree course in Retail or related discipline areas at Caledonian University, the University of the West of Scotland, or Robert Gordon`s Universities, or Queen Margaret University College.

SCQF PROGRESSION
8 - 9