Course Overview:
The Diploma in Retail Management is designed to equip students with the skills required to manage retail operations efficiently. This program covers topics such as retail marketing, store management, inventory management, customer service, supply chain, and visual merchandising. Graduates of this course can pursue careers in areas like store management, retail marketing, and operations management within the retail industry.
Duration:
The duration of the Diploma in Retail Management is typically 1 to 2 years, depending on the institution and the mode of study (full-time or part-time).
Syllabus: Semester-Wise Breakdown
Semester 1:
Introduction to Retail Management
Principles of Marketing
Consumer Behavior
Business Communication Skills
Fundamentals of Accounting
Retail Merchandising and Buying
Semester 2:
Retail Marketing and Branding
Store Operations and Visual Merchandising
Supply Chain and Inventory Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Retail Information Technology
Legal Aspects of Retailing
Semester 3:
Retail Sales Techniques
E-Commerce and Online Retailing
Strategic Retail Management
Retail Store Layout and Design
Entrepreneurship in Retailing
Project Work/Internship (Mandatory)
Semester 4:
Retail Analytics and Market Research
Inventory and Logistics Management
Franchise and Mall Management
Leadership and Team Management in Retail
International Retailing
Final Dissertation/Project Presentation
Average Fees:
The average fees for the Diploma in Retail Management course range between ₹30,000 to ₹1,20,000 depending on the institution and location.
Exams to Attend:
Students pursuing a Diploma in Retail Management will typically be required to complete internal semester-wise exams, practical assessments, and industry-based projects. In some cases, certifications in digital retailing tools like ERP and retail analytics software may be required.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions Combined in India:
Indian Retail School (IRS), New Delhi
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Pune
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai
Amity University, Noida
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
Christ University, Bangalore
Apeejay Institute of Design, New Delhi
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida
Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi
SCMS School of Business, Kochi
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
St. Albert’s College, Kochi
Marian College, Kuttikkanam, Idukki
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Farook College, Kozhikode
MES College, Marampally
MACFAST (Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies), Thiruvalla
Kristu Jyoti College of Management and Technology, Changanassery