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Course code: 0517 * Caulfield campus * HECS fees applicable * Attendance optional.
The overall aim of this degree course is to raise the level of management skill and competence in all aspects of retail management. The content, structure and presentation of the course are designed to equip students with the skills to manage a retail business in an increasingly complex and challenging environment. The specific objectives of the course are to:
This course is recognised by the Retailers Council of Australia. Graduates employed in the retail industry are eligible to apply for graduate membership.
As
a part-time distance education course the Bachelor of Business (Retail
Management) is principally designed for those engaged in the retail industry
seeking to develop their careers and management competence, with several years
of experience.
The course would also be appropriate for people planning a career change into
the retail industry but not actually employed in a retail company or those who
have previously been employed in retailing who plan to re-enter the
industry.
A grade average of C in both English and in Mathematics (any) and a grade
average of D in any two other VCE studies.
Applicants may also satisfy entrance requirements on the basis of qualifications deemed to be the equivalent of the above VCE. TAFE qualifications (eg the first year of a TAFE associate diploma or a TAFE qualification that satisfies the first year of a TAFE associate diploma) or comparable Year 12 qualifications including International Baccalaureate or approved tertiary-level study completed in Victoria, other states of Australia or overseas may satisfy entry requirements.
This course is open to mature age applicants (23 years +) who have passed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent, including English and have relevant retail work experience. Applicants who have not successfully completed VCE or equivalent, may satisfy entry requirements by completing at least two Monash non-award single subjects or open learning (OLA) subjects. Those seeking special admission should contact the course administrator at the address shown below.
Selection
will be based on a professional profile portfolio which will be an extension of
the normal application form. It requires information about previous study,
professional capability and analytical ability, and the reasons for wanting to
undertake the course.
Since students will have to prepare assignments and research related to retail
practice, applications should include a letter from their employer or a
'sponsor' retailer expressing support for these tasks to be undertaken.
It is expected that the number of applications will greatly exceed the number
of places available. Therefore it will be important for applicants to present a
strong case.
As assignments will have a practical bias it will be necessary for applicants to either be employed by a retail company and have their applications supported, or to show evidence of access to a retail company for the purpose of assignment work.
Students will have the option of attending three Saturday tutorials on the Caulfield campus during each semester. Copies of audio tapes and notes are distributed to all students to minimise disadvantage for those unable to attend.
The
degree comprises twenty-four semester subjects divided into three segments of
eight subjects each, and offers students a broad range of business and retail
specialised subjects. It will normally take six years of part-time study to
complete and students will be required to complete two subjects each
semester.
The course will be a demanding one. Although it is designed to be completed in
the students' own time, it will require a disciplined plan of study and require
a high level of personal commitment and determination.
As a Bachelor of Business at tertiary level, many of the early subjects are not
retail specific as they are common to other Bachelor of Business programs,
except that assignments will have a retail flavour. Students will be required
to do the basic study supplied by workbooks and complete a range of projects.
Most subjects also have examinations. To get the most out of the course and
achieve high standards students will also need to buy the necessary companion
texts and use their own initiative to draw on other resources as well as
personal experience.
Students are required to submit two written assignments (in most cases) for assessment and sit a final examination for each subject.
Prospective students should complete the 'Application for credit transfer' form available in this book and send together with supporting documentation to the course administrator.
For more detailed information, contact Ms Helen Frost, course administrator, Department of Marketing, telephone (03) 9903 2055, fax (03) 9903 2929, email helen.frost@buseco.monash.edu.au
Completed applications, together with a professional profile portfolio, are to be forwarded to Mr Michael Morrison, course director, Department of Marketing, Monash University, PO Box 197, Caulfield East, 3145, telephone (03) 9903 1592, fax (03) 9903 2929, email michael.morrison@buseco.monash.edu.au.
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