Program Overview

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Fashion and Retail Business

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Fashion and Retail Business is a comprehensive program that explores the dynamic world of fashion and retail. Students learn to blend creativity and business smarts, gain hands-on industry experience, and build a career in one of the world's most exciting industries.

Program Details

TU Code

TU925

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

ECTS Credits

240

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

50

Location

Aungier Street

Fees

EU Fees Non-EU Fees

What is Fashion and Retail Business?

The program provides a comprehensive understanding of the diverse range of business specialties and disciplines principal operational and strategic issues involved in the management of fashion retail enterprises within the context of global business multicultural environments.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Fashion and Retail Business has an Erasmus option in Year 3 to undertake the work placement module abroad.

Work Placement

An extended work placement takes place in Year 3 of the course. This is an invaluable opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience into the real world of work, where they can apply and enhance their knowledge and skills.

IT Requirements

Capability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O4/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O4/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Level 5
• Additional Requirements:
  • Distinctions required: 5
  • To include a distinction in 1 of the following:
    • 5N2066 Statistics
    • 5N1833 Mathematics
  • OR Leaving Certificate Mathematics O4/H7
  • AND 1 of the following:
    • 5N1348 Accounting Manual & Computerised
    • 5N1350 Applied Economics

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Career Opportunities

Fashion and Retail Business provides a comprehensive understanding of the diverse range of business specialties and disciplines principal operational and strategic issues involved in the management of fashion retail enterprises within the context of global business multicultural environments.

Module Listing

• Year One
• Year Two
• Year Three
• Year Four

Semester 1

• Accounting and Reporting for Business Entities [Mandatory]
• Business Law [Mandatory]
• Information Technology 1 [Mandatory]
• Marketing [Mandatory]
• Principles of Management (1) [Mandatory]
• Professional Development [Mandatory]

Semester 2

• Accounting and Reporting for Business Entities [Mandatory]
• Introductory Microeconomics [Mandatory]
• Market Research [Mandatory]
• Quantitative Methods 1 [Mandatory]
• Retail Management Foundations [Mandatory]
• Management of Services [Elective]

Semester 1

• Enterprise Development [Mandatory]
• eCommerce in Retailing [Mandatory]
• Quantitative Methods 2 [Mandatory]
• Store Environments 1 [Mandatory]
• Fashion Retailing 1 [Mandatory]

Semester 2

• Enterprise Development [Mandatory]
• Corporate Finance [Mandatory]
• Human Resource Management [Mandatory]
• Professional Development 2 [Mandatory]
• Retail Management 2 [Mandatory]
• Retail Marketing [Mandatory]
• Store Environment 2 [Elective]

Semester 1

• Applied Retail Accounting and Finance [Mandatory]
• Business Analytics [Mandatory]
• Retail Buying and Logistics [Mandatory]
• Managing Diversity in a Retailing Environment [Elective]
• GIS Management for Retail Management [Elective]
• Retail Consumption Studies [Elective]
• Fashion Retailing 1 [Elective]
• Semester of Study Abroad (Option) [Elective]
• Work Placement (Option) [Elective]

Semester 1

• Strategic Retail Management [Mandatory]
• Retail & Services Case Studies [Mandatory]
• Retail Shopper Management [Mandatory]
• Research Methodology/Statistics [Mandatory]
• Research Project [Mandatory]
• Entrepreneurial Studies [Elective]
• GIS Management for Retail Management [Elective]
• Retail, Consumption & Society [Elective]

Semester 2

• Retail & Services Case Studies [Mandatory]
• Research Project [Mandatory]
• Demand Chain Management [Elective]
• Information Management & Strategy [Elective]
• Shopping Centre Management [Elective]
• Retail Analytics [Elective]
• International Retailing [Elective]

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry, applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7, or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area.

Progression

Graduates from the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Fashion and Retail Business will be able to apply to the MSc Fashion Buying and Management program and other applicable Master of Science programs available within the Faculty of Business.