COURSE NAME:  MKT103 Retail Management

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of retail management.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the impact of retailing on the economy and have a vast knowledge of retailing environments, retailing strategies, merchandise management, and store management, 2) describe the role of retailing in society, and how retailing fits within the broad disciplines of business and marketing, 3) discuss the operation-oriented policies, methods, and procedures used by successful retailers including delegating responsibilities, and 4) outline the responsibilities of all retail employees and the countless career opportunities available in the retail.  

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of this course.