Curriculum
Full-Time, Four Year program
The program introduces the key concepts in understanding consumer behaviour and shopper insights. Building on this foundation the retailer/customer relationship will be examined through a variety of methods include case studies, experiential projects, simulations and more.
1st Semester
REQUIRED:
- CMN 279 (opens in new window) Introduction to Professional Communication
- GMS 200 (opens in new window) Introduction to Global Management
- MHR 523 (opens in new window) Human Resources Management
- QMS 110 (opens in new window) Applied Mathematics for Business
- RMG 100 (opens in new window) Issues and Innovations in Retailing I
2nd Semester
REQUIRED:
- ACC 100 (opens in new window) Introductory Financial Accounting
- ITM 102 (opens in new window) Business Information Systems I
- MKT 100 (opens in new window) Principles of Marketing
- QMS 210 (opens in new window) Applied Statistics for Business
- RMG 200 (opens in new window) Intro to Retail and Services Management
3rd Semester
REQUIRED:
- ACC 406 (opens in new window) Introductory Management Accounting
- LAW 122 (opens in new window) Business Law
- RMG 301 (opens in new window) Retail Operations Management
- RMG 400 (opens in new window) Merchandise Buying and Planning I
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies (opens in new window) .
4th Semester
REQUIRED:
- ECN 104 (opens in new window) Introductory Microeconomics
- RMG 300 (opens in new window) Retail Information Management
- RMG 303 (opens in new window) Managing the Retail Workplace
- RMG 700 (opens in new window) Applied Retail Research
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies (opens in new window) .
5th Semester
REQUIRED:
- ECN 204 (opens in new window) Introductory Macroeconomics
- FIN 300 (opens in new window) Managerial Finance I
- RMG 434 (opens in new window) Intro to Logistics and Supply Chain Mgmt
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies (opens in new window) .
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I (opens in new window) .
6th Semester
REQUIRED:
- RMG 302 (opens in new window) Retail Consumer Insight
- RMG 452 (opens in new window) Visual Merchandising and Space Planning
- RMG 799 (opens in new window) * Internship Placement and Prep
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies (opens in new window) .
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective (opens in new window)
* RMG 799 (opens in new window) is graded on a pass/fail basis. Please read the program overview (above) for information about the scheduling of this course.
7th Semester
REQUIRED:
- RMG 500 (opens in new window) Retail Strategy
- RMG 801 (opens in new window) Retail Career Strategies
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies (opens in new window) .
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I (opens in new window) .
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives (opens in new window)
8th Semester
REQUIRED:
- RMG 908 (opens in new window) Issues and Innovations in Retailing II
- RMG 925 (opens in new window) Leading in Retail Service Organizations
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies (opens in new window) .
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I (opens in new window) .
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective (opens in new window)
Refer to the course calendar for more information and for details on minors available to students from the School of Retail Management.