Program Overview

Retail Innovation, M.R.

College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

Gain the knowledge and skills to lead consumer-oriented businesses with a strategic mindset, data-driven consumer insights, and advanced technology intelligence.

Expand your knowledge and skillset in retailing through a crafted curriculum based on three pillars — strategic leadership, retail technology and retail analytics. Stay agile and innovative in a rapidly evolving field of retailing and service-oriented industries.

Program Highlights

• Tailored Learning: Choose a track that meets your educational and career objectives.
• Short Program: Take 30-33 hours and earn your master's in one year.
• Flexible Delivery: Choose the format that fits your circumstances — in-person or online.
• Test Waivers: Qualified applicants can bypass GRE/GMAT requirement.

What You’ll Study

Gain in-depth knowledge and skills such as understanding consumer behavior, digital marketing strategies, and supply chain management. Immerse yourself in meaningful courses such as leadership, finance, retail law related to entrepreneurship and e-commerce, retail logistics, research and statistical methods, category management, and social media and data analytics.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

• Innovation: Introducing new ideas, methods or products to improve performance or achieve a specific goal
• Retail Management: Overseeing sales, inventory and customer service to ensure smooth and profitable functioning of a retail business
• Consumer Insights: Harnessing the power of data analytics to uncover valuable insights into consumers and curating targeted promotional strategies.
• Data Analytics: Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making.
• Ecommerce: Conducting online buying and selling, managing transactions and delivering products or services through digital platforms
• Leadership: Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

• Retail Strategy Consultant
• Customer Experience Manager
• Digital Marketing Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Retail Data Analyst
• Product Category Manager

Workplace Settings

• Retail Chains or Department Stores
• Ecommerce
• Retail Technology Providers
• Luxury Brands
• Consumer Goods
• Retail Corporations

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