Program Overview

Retail Management Program

The Retail Management program is designed to guide students in learning about the fundamentals as well as current issues and trends that are critical to successful retailers.

Curriculum Highlights

Our curriculum includes courses such as:

• Retail Strategy
• Buying & Merchandising Planning
• Retail Social Media Marketing
• Category Management
• Consumer Insights
• Sector Studies in Fashion, Grocery, Sports Retail or Luxury
• Store Design & Planning

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Deadline to apply: February 1
• One English (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
• One Math (MCV4U preferred)
• Total average of six Grade 12 U or M courses

Co-op & Internship

Real-world experience is a key to standing out in a competitive job market. Our co-op and internships integrate academic learning with workplace experience, allowing our students to apply theory and develop skills toward their professional goals. All students in the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management will complete at least one documented internship but may choose to apply for entry to the co-op program at the start of their 2nd year in the degree.

Advisory Council

The retail program's industry advisory council provides visionary leadership and contributes to the school's growth with insights on industry trends and long-term forecasts.

Alumni Stories

The program has a strong network of alumni, including:

1. Sara
2. Maggie
3. Alexander
4. John

Retail Travel Study

A group of Ted Rogers School students had the opportunity to learn first-hand about the luxury market through an experiential learning trip to France. The trip was part of the RMG 917: Experiential Learning – Travel Study course where Retail Management selects an important retail theme, explores it in a classroom setting and brings in guest lecturers from Toronto and around the world.

Program Statistics

• 1,100+ Alumni with a B.Comm in Retail Management
• 100% complete an Internship or Co-op work term
• $120,000+ in annual program Awards and Scholarships