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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

B.S. RETAIL
MANAGEMENT

 
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Description

As the largest sector of consumer spending, retail is an industry that needs dynamic leaders who can balance organizational management and creative intuition. From inventory planning to market research, from contract negotiation to leading teams, professionals in this field oversee everything that makes a retail business operate. A degree in Retail Management prepares students to adapt business strategies to an ever-changing consumer industry.

 

 

GAIN THE COMPETITIVE EDGE TO EXCEL IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY.

Our program doesn't just equip graduates with the professionalism, business knowledge, and practical experience needed to be competitive in the fast-pace world of Retail Management, it also gives students the opportunity to grow their own professional network through our internship program and reputable alumni base. Our courses prioritize practical integration of theory in the various aspects of consumer markets including e-commerce, category management, leadership, and strategic planning. Whether it is business acumen needed to navigate a competitive marketplace, the software savvy needed to explore the financial aspects of running a business, or the soft-skills needed to lead and inspire teams in the workplace, with a degree in Retail Management, you will be ready for anything.

Below is a link to the Texas Tech University course catalog, along with other useful information. Note: Course sequences and availability differ slightly between the Texas and Costa Rica campuses.

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Hands on Learning to Global Success
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

As an ever-growing and adapting industry, the retail sector has diverse and challenging careers for young professionals of all stripes. From the front end of fashion merchandising to the back end of consumer reporting, and everything in-between, a degree in Retail Management will prepare you for whichever path you choose. Some potential career opportunities are:

 

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Oversee multiple locations of a retail establishment and manage its day-to-day operations.

MARKETING EXECUTIVE

Help facilitate the growth of a retail company by increasing customer engagement through the use of creative and innovative strategies.

BUYING DIRECTOR

Impact a company's growth and mission by managing the purchase and trade of products.

STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNER

Direct a retail organization in the processes necessary to assess both internal and external variables and implement strategies for future growth.

 

 

 
The Retail Management major at Texas Tech University-Costa Rica has given me the opportunity to dive deep into my interest in business administration and operation in combination to learning about my passion for the fashion industry. I feel prepared to succeed upon graduation not only because of the knowledge I am acquiring but because of the experience I gain through hands-on learning and the Work and Study program.
 

Cristina Rohrmoser

 

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

DR. ROBERT PAUL JONES

DEPARTMENT CHAIR,
COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES

Robert Paul Jones, Ph.D., Department Chair in the College of Human Sciences, currently serves as president of the American Collegiate Retail Association. He is also a member of the Higher Education Advisory Board of the Category Management Association, Texas Food and Fuel, and other industry groups. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Jones spent 25 years as an executive and consultant in retail and hospitality.

 
 

 

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