The Diploma in Retail Management programme is for individuals who wish to acquire intermediate or supervisory qualifications in retail, or those who are interested in owning or managing a retail business. The programme will introduce you to the operations and activities of various sectors; food and beverage, general merchandise, sporting goods and apparels, clothing and accessories, home furnishing, travel and tourism.

Year 1

• Management
• Computer Application
• English for Academic Purposes
• Personal Development Skills 1, 2 & 3
• Introduction to Retailing
• Introductory Economics
• Retail Store Operations
• Accounting
• Merchandise Mathematics for Retailing
• Retail Store Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Customer Service

Year 2

• Inventory Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Law for Retail
• Retail Security and Loss Prevention
• E-Commerce
• Human Capital Management
• Visual Merchandising and Display
• Advertising and Promotion in Retail Environment
• Customer Relationship Management
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Market Research in Retail
• Retail Shopping Behaviour
• Internship

Professional Work Placement Programme 

You will undergo a semester of comprehensive training in the internship programme. It has been specially designed to give you an intensive hands-on learning experience within a challenging work environment.

SPM/O-Levels with min of 3 credits /UEC with min of 3B's/ SKM Level 3 in a related field with SPM min 1C/ Certificate (MQF Level 3) with  min CGPA 2.0/ Any other qualifications deemed equivalent by the MOE.

Jan, May & Sept

Retail Sales Manager

Store/ Department Manager

Store Planning & development

Purchasing Manager