Programme Overview:
A Diploma in Retail Management (Work-Based Learning – WBL) is a program offered for 8 semesters or equivalent to 3 years. The structure of this program has been specially designed based on the concept of work-based learning (WBL), where students will be allowed to be directly involved in retail business operations or retail industry while furthering their studies. This opportunity will also help students gain work experience while they are still studying and, at the same time, increase the market value of future graduates.
Course Outlines
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
- Principles of Management
- Malaysian Studies 2
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
- Communicative English
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Retailing
SEMESTER 2
- Consumer Insight and Behaviour
- Introduction to Human Resources
- Bahasa Kebangsaan
- Business Communication 2
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Supply Chain Management
- Principles of Accounting
SEMESTER 3
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Community Services
- Business Law
Year 2
SEMESTER 4
- Retail Store Operation
- Visual Merchandising
SEMESTER 5
- Retail Advertising and Promotion
- Retail Buying
SEMESTER 6
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service in Retailing
Entry Requirements
- Possess in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia SPM with at least credit in THREE subjects,OR
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM with at least Grade CIGP 2.00 in any subject,OR
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia ISTAMI with at least grade Magbul:OR
- A pass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia ISKM Level 3 Malaysian Qualifications Frameworks, MOF) in A Certificate Level MOF) in the related field with at least CGPA of 2.00;OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
Career Opportunities
- Retail Executive
- Store Executive
- Operation Executive
- Departmental Executive
- Retail Buyer
- Sales Executive
- Direct Sales Agent
