HNC/D Retail Management

Overview

The course prepares you for a career in the retail industry – where there is a growing need for qualified people to fill trainee management positions. You’ll carry out case studies, projects and assignments – we’ll assess your progress continuously. To expand the learning experience in the second year, you’ll do a work placement. We also organise industrial visits and study tours.

HNC

• Higher English at Grade C or above (or another relevant Higher)
• Two other passes at Standard Grade, or equivalent at band 3 or above, OR:
• A National Qualification including Core Skills Communication Higher and Computing, or an appropriate SVQ
• Before we offer you a place, we’ll invite you to an interview where you’ll need to show a real interest in the retail industry
• All entry subject to outcome of discussion at interview

HND

• Two Higher Grade passes at Grade C or above including English, (or a relevant Higher) OR:
• A National Qualification including Core Skills Communication Higher or an appropriate SVQ
• Before we offer you a place, we’ll invite you to an interview where you’ll need to show a real interest in the retail industry
• Adult learners with some relevant experience in, or who hope to move into the retail management area may be accepted subject to interview.
• All entry subject to outcome of discussion at interview

More Information

The core units you’ll study include:

Year one

Retail Environment, Stock Presentation, Retail Security, Stock Management, Retail Law, Creating a Culture of Customer Care, and Graded Unit 1.

Year two

Store Design and Layout, International Retailing, Corporate Store Image, Comparative Retailing, Work Experience, and Graded Unit 2.

You’ll also have the option of including Principles of Retail Buying, Fashion Merchandising, and Marketing Planning for a Domestic Market.

Career

HNC

Employment at junior management level in the retail industry.

Continuing study

HNC

Apply for second year of HND Retail Management. You can also apply for first or second year entry to relevant degree programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University, Stirling University, Queen Margaret University or Robert Gordon University.

HND

Apply for third year entry to a BA (Hons) International Retail Marketing degree course or related discipline at Glasgow Caledonian University. You can also apply for third year entry to BA (Hons) Retail Marketing at Stirling University, BA (Hons) Retail Management or BA (Hons) Marketing and Retail at Queen Margaret University.

HNC - One year, starting in August.

HND - Two years, starting in August.

City Campus Charles Oakley