MANCOSA Bachelor of Commerce in Retail Management
Upon successful completion of the programme, the student should be able to:
- Interpret economic realities within South African retail organisational contexts;
- Apply general business management principles taking into account social, ethical and cultural considerations;
- Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders using a variety of communication tools;
- Gather and manage retail management information appropriately;
- Display knowledge of the functional areas of management;
- Understand the legal framework in which businesses operate;
- Understand the different market segments, customer profiles and buying habits applicable to the retail industry;
- Apply retail marketing knowledge taking into account social, ethical and cultural considerations;
- Focus on store management processes both strategically and operationally;
- Understand and coordinate effective customer service principles;
- Identify key financial issues important to the business;
- Contribute to the planning and control of the finance of a retail business;
- Manage employee performance to achieve specific objectives in a retail environment;
- Manage all aspects of the retail supply chain to achieve specific objectives in a retail environment;
- Manage all operational aspects of retail stores.
Duration: 3 years
| Year | Semester | Description |
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| 1 | 1 | Retail Management 1A Economics 1A Business Management 1A Business Mathematics |
| 2 | Retail Management 1B Economics 1B Business Management 1B Business Communication |
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| 2 | 1 | Retail Management 2A Business Management 2A Management Accounting Business and Consumer Law |
| 2 | Retail Management 2B Business Management 2B Computing Applications Financial Accounting Principles |
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| 3 | 1 | Retail Management 3A Business Management 3A Business Management 3B Retail Management 3B |
| 2 | Retail Management 3C Retail Management 3D Statistical Techniques in Business Information Management 3D |
- The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
- An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English; or
- A Higher Certificate, an Advanced Certificate or Diploma.