Advanced Diploma in Retail Management

Advanced Diploma in Retail Management is the 1-year long course which can be pursued in full-time or distance learning mode. The course duration in distance mode may vary from institution to institution. The total tuition fee charged for this course falls in between INR 15,000 to 20,000 for the span of 1 year.

The course aims to provide an opportunity to students to become a true professional in the retail industry. This diploma program equips students in the advanced areas of retail management. A retail manager has the responsibility to manage various store activities, staff and stock. As a retail manager, one has to directly deal with the customer so they have to ensure that the complaints and requirements of customers are properly handled.

Advanced Diploma in Retail Management syllabus

Advanced Diploma in Retail Management syllabus will consist of following subjects/topics

• The Retail Environment
• Consumer Behaviour
• Retail Marketing and Selling Skills
• Customer Service Concepts
• Retail Operations  

Advanced Diploma in Retail Management Colleges

Advanced Diploma in Retail Management is offered by various private colleges. Some of these are

• Indian Business School of Advanced Business Studies,
• Indian School of Business Management and Administration 

Admission Procedure for Advanced Diploma in Retail Management

• Advertisement regarding admission will be released by management institution via online mode or through leading newspapers.
• The application form will be released via online or offline mode.
• Applicants are selected for admission into this course on the basis of merit.
• For calculating the merit, candidate’s marks in 10+2 examination will be considered.
• Candidates are suggested to visit the official website of desired college to know the detailed admission process.

Job Opportunities After Advanced Diploma Retail Management

Retail is an emerging and fastest growing sector. This sector is expected to grow at a huge pace in the next few years. This field attracts qualified retail management professionals to work in retail companies. After the successful completion of advanced diploma in retail management, students can look forward to job in many exciting areas including

• Super market,
• Advertising agencies,
• Departmental stores,
• Malls,
• Movie theatres,
• Supply chain,
• Export houses,
• Brand outlets and manufacturing companies. 

The successful students of this course are offered with the designations such as

• Retail manager
• Merchandiser
• Image promoter
• Customer care executive
• Marketing executive
• Store manager
• Warehouse manager
• Department manager  

Top Recruiters

The major companies where electrical engineers can be placed are as follows

• ITC Retail
• Reliance Group
• Big Bazaar
• Lifestyle
• Spencers
• Westside
• Regal

Salary Offered Advanced Diploma in Retail Management

A fresher usually starts to work with an average monthly salary of around INR 10,000/- to 15,000/-, which may increase with experience. There are various factors upon which the salary of retail management professional depends viz level of qualification, job profile and skills.