6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
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Prerequisites
Students must have passed MKF5955 or equivalent, or be enrolled in course B6010, or be granted permission by the Chief Examiner to undertake this unit.
Synopsis
The management of retail organisations, the application of technology in retail organisations and the application of retail strategic and financial planning. Issues, problems and practices involved in managing a retail operation; the role of the retailing industry in distribution, its structure and its dynamics; retail merchandise planning, buying and control; retail store location, layout, presentation and management; current theories and techniques used in the formulation and implementation of retail business strategy.
Outcomes
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
- define retailing and its strategic development
- demonstrate an awareness of the issues, problems, opportunities and practices involved in managing a retail operation
- describe the principles of retail merchandising, retail formats, retail branding, retail technology, retail experience
- provide some insights into the management of human resources within a retail business.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 60% + Examination: 40%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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