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MSc Marketing Management (Retail)

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The MSc Marketing Management (Retail) course at Bournemouth University is designed for students who want to specialize in retail marketing. The course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of marketing, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities of the retail industry. Students will learn how to develop and implement effective marketing strategies, manage brands, and create engaging customer experiences. The course also covers topics such as digital marketing, consumer behavior, and market research, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the field. With its strong focus on practical application, this course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in retail marketing.

Additional Information

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, and includes guest lectures from industry professionals. Students will also have the opportunity to undertake a consultancy project or dissertation, allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. The course is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in a related field, such as marketing, business, or psychology.

Unlock Your Potential at Bournemouth University - The Perfect Launchpad for a Career in Retail Marketing

Bournemouth University offers a unique combination of academic rigor and practical experience, making it the perfect choice for students looking to launch their careers in retail marketing. The university's location on the south coast of England provides access to a diverse range of industries and businesses, offering students a wealth of opportunities for networking and internship experiences. Additionally, Bournemouth University has a strong reputation for producing graduates who are well-equipped to succeed in the workplace, with a focus on developing skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Why You Should Study This Course

  • We have been offering courses in this subject since 1989, with over 700 alums, many of whom are now in senior managerial positions. 

  • You will learn from research-active, industry-experienced academics who have published innovative research into retail management and marketing issues. 

  • You will understand the contemporary retail environment and examine topical issues related to retail management and marketing, including digital marketing and globalization. 

  • You will develop analytical skills essential for operating and marketing in the international retail environment by critically examining international retail development and activity to put this knowledge into practice.

  • Choose to complete a 30-week work placement to get ready for retail and marketing-related roles once you graduate.  

  • Our extensive alum network provides us with unrivaled contacts and opportunities in businesses across the retail and marketing sectors. 

General Eligibility

The standard requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:

  • A bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject or equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Core Units
  • Marketing & Strategy: The Unit aims to explore and analyze the premise that to be successful, organizations need to understand their customer’s requirements and seek to achieve organizational objectives by satisfying their customer’s needs and wants. The Unit will also look at marketing against corporate strategy development and establish links between the two activities.

  • Retail Principles & Practice: This Unit will introduce you to the structure and dynamic nature of retailing worldwide. It examines the forces at work shaping the industry and the changes it makes to survive.

  • Digital Marketing: You will be introduced to various digital marketing concepts underpinned by the digital marketing planning process, including analysis, planning, implementation, and control. Emphasis will also be placed on evaluating the effectiveness of various digital marketing tools.

  • Omnichannel Strategy & Supply Chain Management: In this Unit, you will apply the operational, managerial, and strategic uses of technology and strategic management information systems to a global omnichannel business environment, considering the end-to-end process of product development and marketing/selling business-to-business and business-to-consumer.

  • Sustainability & Social Marketing: Sustainability and social marketing examine current trends in marketing theory and practice that result from changes in the business environment, technology, and organizations. This Unit develops students’ critical understanding of the theoretical and practical application of sustainability and social marketing. It draws upon contemporary cross-disciplinary research to provide students with knowledge of important developments in various sustainable and social marketing thought and practice areas.

  • Leadership Essentials: The Unit aims to provide a critical understanding of leadership theory and practice through developing your leadership skills. You will develop greater self-awareness through reflexivity and working with teams, combined with theoretical knowledge, including emotional intelligence, resilience, and well-being.

  • Research Project: An opportunity to undertake a significant piece of self-managed research in an area that interests you.

2 Placement

The placement is intended to foster personal and professional development and help you connect academic learning and the working world. You should consider how management theories can be used and if management in the industry could be improved. The transferable skills developed will enhance your performance as an employee and a manager in your future career.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

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