Full-time Programs
RETM - Retail Management
Program Entry
September
Program Length
Two-Year Ontario College Diploma
| Contact: | E-mail: |
|---|---|
| Mike Allison | mallison@loyalistc.on.ca |
| Kim Grimes | kgrimes@loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- Learn with an experienced, team-based faculty.
- Explore a range of careers during a common first-year curriculum, with the option to transfer to another program in the School of Business and Management Studies.
- Get real-world experience through completing major projects for local businesses.
- Gain demonstrated experience and valuable connections with potential employers.
Career Opportunities
The retail industry is one of the largest employers nationally and globally. As life in the retail sector becomes more competitive and ever-changing, employers are recognizing the benefits of specialized training. There are endless career options and advancements for those who are ready to make their mark in this dynamic marketplace.
Graduates are prepared for a range of jobs that utilize and build upon their knowledge in the areas of retail management, customer service, consumer protection, logistics, cross-selling and human resource development. They will have the skills to manage the operation and profitability of retail outlets – from large supermarkets to small individually owned shops – and play a significant role in health and security, staff development and recruitment.
Program Description
Students of this interactive program develop skills in problem solving, communication and leadership. Throughout the program, they work on projects – both individually and as part of a team – gaining real-world experience with local businesses and community partners.
Graduates of the program will have developed the skills to:
- be self-motivated and a team leader
- communicate clearly with people at all levels – both internally and externally
- identify and address the needs of the customer
- be adaptable and an effective decision maker
- excel in a fast-paced environment
- understand and adhere to relevant legislation governing the business sector
- efficiently use a full range of essential business information technology.
A common first-year curriculum allows students to explore their interests and options. After one year, students have the option to transfer their credits to another program in the School of Business and Management Studies.
Approximate Cost
Tuition/Ancillary Fees: $3,096 (two semesters)
Books and Supplies: $1,040
Admission Requirements
(a) Required academic preparation –
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U), (M) or (O) level
- Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent
OR
(b) Related Experience: Applicants who have significant work-related experience, who are 21 years old as of the first day of classes in the year of admission, may be considered for admission as a mature student. Mature applicants will be considered for entry based on a review of their demonstrated competencies and academic credentials. Students who use a challenge process to gain credit for prior learning are typically admitted directly to Semester Two upon completion of a bridging course.
(c) Transfer of Credit: Applicants with a post-secondary diploma or degree may be eligible for admission directly to Year Two, allowing students to graduate with a Retail Management diploma in just one year. Students accepted to this fast-track program may need to complete bridging courses during a summer semester beginning in May.
(d) Transfer to Another Program: A core first-year curriculum makes it easy for students to transfer to another program in the School of Business and Management Studies after one or two semesters. With the completion of bridging courses over the summer, students can enter the second year of a diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or Business Sales and Marketing.
Loyalist / University Transfer
Turn your diploma into a degree. Credit transfer agreements are in place with the following institutions as of September 2009:
- Davenport University
- Griffith University
- Laurentian University
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Click here for details and minimum requirements. Graduates may contact the university of their choice to make individual arrangements. Informal agreements are in place with other institutions and new transfer agreements are added annually.
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
SOMS 1000 Step into Business
This course provides an overview of business in the Canadian environment using an integrated model. Topics include: the environment of business (Social, Technological, Economic and Political) as well as functional areas of business (marketing, accounting, finance, production and human resources) and legal and corporate governance information. A semester long group project, will provide students with the opportunity to explore the world of business, create work habits related to researching a company and staying current with what is going on in the business world. Additionally, students are required to complete a review of a business-related biography or company history.
SOMS 1001 Skills for Success
Building on the concepts introduced in PD 101, this course further develops the essential employability skills required to take on the challenges of the workplace.
SOMS 1002 Business Communications/Computer Applications 1
This course develops writing and presentation skills for the workplace with a range of computer skills to facilitate the design, creation and delivery of these business communications. Through a progressive series of writing and presentation tasks, learners use email, memoranda, short reports, individual and group presentations to create focused messages, with appropriately-sourced facts, for a variety of business audiences. Internet and data-base research, basic word-processing, spreadsheeting and presentation software skills support the process.
SOMS 1003 Financial Foundations
Prepare for personal financial success. Discover the world of numbers as they relate to you - credit card debt, financing major purchases, saving and investing, estate planning and taxation. Learn to create and use a budget and prepare a Personal Net Worth statement.
SOMS 1005 Professional Development 101
PD 101 provides the “Right Start” to a College education and the rest of your life. Through a highly interactive, four day workshop/seminar learners are provided with a variety of experiences that will connect them to their program and its related careers, paint a clear picture of their educational journey, outline and strengthen the skills necessary for success at college and in the workplace, provide supportive student resources, and allow them to build relationships with their faculty and fellow students.
RETM 1000 Introduction to Retail
Description not available
First Year - Semester Two
SOMS 1010 Business Communications/Computer Applications 2
Using the skills from SOMS 1002 as a base, this course continues to engage the learner in both individual and group-based writing and presentation tasks to further develop focused communications skills for the workplace, expanding the learner’s repertoire of Internet research, word-processing, presentation software and, particularly, spreadsheet skills to support more in-depth and formal business writing and presentations, using a range of strategies and tools, to larger audiences. Self- and peer-editing, as well as self- and peer-evaluation are an important part of the learning process.
Prerequisite: SOMS 1002
SOMS 1013 Business Now
Moving forward from STEP into Business (SOMS 1000) this course will focus on the analysis business in the Canadian environment using an integrated model. Using a variety of news media and popular culture, the students will gain an appreciation of what is happening in the business world and how it effects business and the market place. Students will work individually and in teams to review, analyze and report current events and trends. Analysis will focus on the environment (Social, Technological, Economic, and Political), strengths and weaknesses of individual firms as well as the competitive forces impacting business today.
SOMS 1012 Teamwork and Leadership
This course examines how people work in groups, develop leadership skills, make choices and decisions in business given ethical dilemmas, work collaboratively on project teams, provide others with feedback, and handle interpersonal conflicts in an assertive way. Students will develop a portfolio of skills upon completion of the course.
SOMS 1025 Introduction to Marketing
Welcome to Marketing! Learn how businesses reach and influence their customers. It's far more than advertising. Discover how to create a marketing plan that can sell products or get you a job.
RETM 1001 Retail in Real Time
Details coming soon.
Second Year - Semester Three
BUSI 2001 Human Resources Management
In order to remain competitive all oraganizations need to manage their human resources. This course gives students an overview of the functional areas of human resource management including strategy, recruiting, compensation, performance management, health and safety, industrial relations, planning, and training.
RETM 2000 Retail Operations 1
Description coming soon.
RETM 2003 Planning For Profit
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RETM 2001 Outrageous Customer Service and Sales
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RETM 2002 Big Box 101
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Second Year - Semester Four
RETM 2006 Selling By Design
Description coming soon.
RETM 2005 Retail Operations 2
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RETM 2007 Retail Trends
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RETM 2008 Retail Project Management
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RETM 2009 Career Preparation Placement
Details coming soon.
