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1 The University for World-Class Professionals <title> Retail Management and Marketing B (Hons)

2 Welcome to the Department of Marketing, Operations and Digital Business The Department has a clear focus on developing our students knowledge, understanding and practice in the key employability areas of Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Retail and Business Technology. These are all important sectors in industry with significant demand for early career professionals who have the ability to apply the skills they have gained in the Department through their study of marketing, communications, operations, technology and digital marketing. Students benefit from our extensive links with industry through projects, placements and guest speakers. A number of our units involve live projects, which allow you to experience real business challenges and devise solutions to meet the needs of our business partners. These interactions with industry provide the perfect platform for the opportunity to engage in a twelve month paid placement with one of our many placement providers. Our current students are working in varied roles for a rich mix of organisations from leading technology companies such as IBM, Apple and Microsoft to major consumer brand owners including L Oreal, Barbour and Warner Bros. Rod Humphreys Head of Marketing, Operations and Digital Business Department Professionally accredited Our Retail Management and Marketing degree is recognised and approved by the professional body CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing).

3 Contents 4 Courses 6 Placement year 8 Studying 10 Your student experience 12 Wealth of experience 14 World-class professionals 16 Global connections 19 International students 20 Come and meet us 23 Course fact file Retail Management and Marketing The retail landscape is a fast paced, constantly evolving environment with increasing opportunities for graduates who are passionate about, and understand the sector. It is also where the largest percentage of our graduates choose to pursue a career, this resonating a similar picture across institutions throughout the UK. Maybe you re interested in fashion retail, buying or merchandising roles, working for brands such as ASOS and Arcadia? On the other hand, perhaps retail events management and customer service roles are more suited to you? Or maybe you would like to make a difference to towns, cities or High Streets as a place manager or marketer? The increasing growth of omni-channel and rapid expansion of M-commerce has opened up thousands of roles for those who are interested in the digital landscape of retail, whilst more traditional retail roles provide excellent grounding on which to build lucrative careers. Whichever aspect of retailing interests you, a degree in this dynamic subject will equip you with the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed within this exciting industry. Why study at Manchester Metropolitan University The Retail Management and Marketing degree offers future proofing of your skills, studying in a first class, awardwinning learning environment, taught by industry-experienced lecturers. You will benefit from the University s strong links with retail organisations such as Tesco and Asda, as well as have the opportunity to complete a one-year industrial placement or study for a year abroad. MMU Business School provides corporate foundation retail degrees and training programmes for staff working at Tesco, George Asda, Booths, Southern Co-op, McDonald s and the Post Office, which means we have a strong reputation for working in partnership with industry. Our staff have a breadth of knowledge about the retail industry and our established links with these major employers mean that you can benefit from making your own contacts through guest lectures, placement, internship and graduate scheme opportunities. Developing sought-after skills The BA (Hons) Retail Management and Marketing degree has been approved by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and counts towards 50% of the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing. Professional links such as this mean that your learning is directly linked with what is going on in today s modern world of business. In addition, we prepare our graduates for employment by ensuring a balance of both practical and theoretical knowledge; consequently, this degree is well regarded by employers. MMU is also home to the international Institute of Place Management (IPM), so you can learn how towns and cities around the world manage change and adapt their retail environments to serve the needs of today s consumer. As a student you are eligible for free membership of the IPM during your studies. mmu.ac.uk/retail 3

4 Our undergraduate programme Studying Retail in Manchester provides plenty of opportunities. With over 240 shops, major department stores and a popular indoor market, Manchester Arndale is the UK s largest inner-city shopping centre. Manchester is also home to the Northern Quarter, a lively, alternative retail and leisure quarter full of independent retailers and businesses. Retail Management and Marketing BA (Hons) Retail is the largest private employment sector in the global economy and retail organisations look to recruit staff that understand it and are keen to enhance the success of their business. The BA (Hons) Retail Management and Marketing degree will enable you to gain an understanding of the key areas of this dynamic and fast moving environment. The degree covers subjects that include retail operations and retail environment, digital media and marketing, people management, consumer behaviour, strategic marketing management, supply chain management and contemporary issues in retail. This course provides an excellent basis for a career in any retail environment. By studying these subjects in a retail context, using real life examples, you will enhance your understanding of all the subject areas. You will also benefit from our strong links with retail organisations as these enable us to ensure that this course reflects current practices and priorities in the retail market. This course offers you the opportunity to understand the theory of many aspects of retail but you will also be able to put this into practice in a placement year, if this is your chosen route. Additionally you will undertake real-life exercises and a research project that will enable you to build practical experience. If you see your future in this rapidly changing and exciting sector, then this degree provides an excellent start to a rewarding and wide-ranging career. Typical units of study may include the following but could be subject to change. Year 1 You will study four 30-credit units: Digital Media and Marketing Platforms This unit will provide you with an understanding of digital and social platforms as well as contemporary digital marketing techniques. You will be able to apply these tools to promote a product or service. You will explore significant developments in e-commerce and digital marketing, looking at successful online retailers and brands, how they encourage and interact with their customers, and use this knowledge alongside industry standard skills and techniques. Principles of Marketing Throughout this unit you will learn about the marketing mix the considerations that must be made when marketing a product or service. You will also cover topics including market research and the use of financial techniques to underpin marketing campaigns. Alongside this, you will explore the marketing environment and marketing strategies and planning, in addition to basic data analysis for marketing decisions. Principles of Retailing This unit examines the structure and dynamics of the UK retail industry. The topics covered include the format, size, structure and location of the major retail brands, models of retail change, and macro environmental influences on the retail landscape. Understanding and Managing People This unit develops your knowledge of the human aspects of understanding and managing people. Through the study of organisational behaviour concepts, you will examine the importance of people within modern business organisations. You will also learn about the major influences on human behaviour at work, including themes around the individual, groups and social interaction, organisation and management, as well as personal and professional development. Year 2 You will study four, 30-credit units: Place Management and Marketing This unit covers place branding, regeneration and community development, alongside the types of stakeholders and partnerships that are responsible for places and how places promote themselves to attract tourism and investment. You will learn the skills needed to conduct research used to inform strategy for place clients, such as local government or trade associations. Retail Operations This unit examines the principles and practices of retail store management and logistics. The topics covered include store design, distribution and supply chain management, multichannel retail, showrooming, store performance management, visual merchandising and speciality retail. Retail Life In this unit, you will work on a project in a retail organisation, such as a Town Centre Management scheme. You will 4 mmu.ac.uk/retail

5 Retail is a multi-billion pound industry and companies are looking for graduates who understand the sector and can introduce innovative ideas that will capture consumers attention, sell products and services and develop brand loyalty. gain insights into the practical aspects of retailing, whilst enhancing your CV and preparing for your Placement year. You will be assessed by your manager at the organisation and through a self-reflective report on personal development. Optional units (choose one): Brand Management This unit explores the historical development and social and cultural impact of brands like Coca Cola, Apple and ASOS. Learning how to evaluate brands in relation to image, identity, message and personality, as well as investigate the implications of stakeholders, legal and regulatory issues surrounding brands and corporate social responsibility. Consumer Behaviour and Culture This unit covers the key theories in sociology, psychology and consumer behaviour which address consumption decisions. Themes of individual, social groups, social class, culture and lifestyle are all explored, alongside topics such as sport, the media and gender and how they influence consumer culture. Year 3 If you are on the placement route, you will take a work placement (minimum of 36 weeks paid work experience) between Year 2 and Year 3 of your studies. If you are on the overseas study route, you will spend a year studying between Year 2 and Year 3 in one of our partner institutions overseas. If you are on the full-time route, you will progress directly into Year 3. You will study four, 30-credit units: Contemporary Issues in Retail Management and Marketing This unit examines different aspects of, and challenges to, retail and consumption in the 21st Century in local, national and international environments. Key themes explored include corporate social responsibility, ethics and sustainability. Research Project In this unit, you will undertake a work experience or academic research based project, blending the theory you have learned across all your units and applying it in the area of retail management. Fashion Marketing This unit explores fashion marketing in its global context from concept to carrier bag. It demonstrates how sourcing, design, innovation, supply chain strategies and operations combine to satisfy customer demand. It examines corporate social responsibilities, ethics, ecology and sustainability in the fashion industry and implications for fashion marketing. Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Management in Retail You will explore the strategic drivers, structural and infrastructural prerequisites for the management of retail operations. You will examine the retail supply-chain within the context of the external strategic environment and the external value chain. mmu.ac.uk/13028 mmu.ac.uk/retail 5

6 Placement Year A placement year can be an excellent opportunity to acquire high quality work experience and structured onthe-job training whilst earning a salary. The placement must be a minimum of 36 weeks but it will usually last for 12 months and takes place after your second year of study. There is also the opportunity for you to undertake a placement-based project, where you research a business issue for your employer, essentially acting as a business consultant. This project can count towards one of your final year units and reduces your workload in your final year. We have an award-winning placement team that can help you find a placement. The placement team has over 25 years experience of matching students to employers. They advertise over 1,000 vacancies each year and organise an annual placement fair where you meet employers who are actively recruiting students. Throughout the year, the team delivers CV workshops, provides one-to-one advice, and conducts mock interviews with you so you can practice your interview technique. The placement jobs market is competitive and it is your responsibility to be pro-active and apply for vacancies. We recommend that you start researching companies and opportunities during your first year and apply for positions at the start of your second year. Finding the right opportunity and the right position is important, because if you are a good match to your placement, your employer could offer you a full-time position once you have graduated. Retail Management and Marketing has given me an up to date insight into the world of retail marketing, twinned with my industrial placement and the opportunity to put the theories into practice in a real business environment, I feel the overall university experience has reassured me that the retail industry is both challenging and exciting. Jo Hodgetts BA (Hons) Retail Management and Marketing student, currently on placement with Spectrum Brands We invite major retail employers onto campus each year to speak to students including Aldi, JD Sports, Bentley and Arcadia 6 6 Exercise mmu.ac.uk/retail and Sport Science

7 Tesco has given me the freedom to tailor my placement to suit the types of things I want to be involved with and allow me to gain specific skills. There is also a large focus on personal development so you are encouraged to see as much of the business as possible, apply to training courses and also create your own personal development plan (PDP). Gemma Goodyear BA (Hons) Retail Management and Marketing graduate who completed her placement at Tesco mmu.ac.uk/retail 7

8 Studying The academic year is divided into three terms, starting in September. Students can expect to devote around 35 hours to study each week. Each year you will study four units of 30 credits each. These will be made up of either core or optional units that you can select from. Timetabled classes Teaching techniques vary from formal lectures to practical sessions, presentations and group activity, supported by the use of our online Moodle system which will also give you access to your own personalised timetable so you know where you re supposed to be and when. You may find that this is a big shift from 6th Form and A level study: the emphasis at University is on your management of your working week, though we are here to help and guide you. Assessment This course is assessed by a combination of assignments and examinations and a mixture of individual and group work. Types of assessment may include report writing, essay writing, presentations, business reports/scenarios/case studies, poster presentations, portfolio work and reflective study activities. From the second year onwards, these marks may go towards determining the final classification of your degree from Manchester Metropolitan University. The work placement year is not formally assessed, but must be completed satisfactorily. Developing you as an Early Career Professional Making the decision to enter into Higher Education is one that should be considered as an investment into your future career. Here at the Business School, we encourage our undergraduate students to think of themselves as Early Career Professionals. Throughout your studies, we will provide an array of resources and opportunities that allow you to develop your commercial and professional awareness, to think critically, communicate effectively and demonstrate professional values skills and attributes which are vital when entering the world of work. We commit to: Ensuring you have opportunities throughout your course to develop your employability, enterprise and professional skills. Encouraging your personal and professional development with specialist events and tools such as e-portfolios to help. Developing your professional network and brand by working with the local business community and professional accreditation bodies. 8 mmu.ac.uk/retail

9 Opportunity to meet employers who are actively recruiting Award winning placement team to help you We work in partnership with many key players in the industry such as ASDA George, Booths and The Cooperative mmu.ac.uk/retail 9

10 An award-winning and outstanding student experience We work hard to provide you with a first-class student experience, ensuring that the combination of integrated learning, student support services, a focus on graduate employment and a great social life provide you with a well-rounded education to get you ready for the world after you graduate. First-class learning facilities Throughout your studies you can take advantage of a wide variety of flexible learning opportunities from face-toface group work, lectures, seminars and tutorials. We have created some of the best learning environments of any university in the UK, from 25-seat tutorial suites to 300-seat lecture theatres, all featuring the latest technology to ensure you get the most out of every lecture, seminar and tutorial. MyMMU Our virtual online learning environment, Moodle, is sector-leading and brings everything together in one place: your student , your personalised course timetable, coursework, teaching materials, assessment deadline reminders, exams schedule, study materials, reading lists, online articles, audio and video clips, along with your assessment marks and feedback on your work from your tutor. It also provides a channel for keeping in touch with your tutors and fellow students outside of class and you can also use it to check updates on your fees and finance, the library and career development resources. University IT and technical suites Our technical suites are of the highest standard and you ll have access to training on technology and equipment that is industry-standard and used by the professionals. We ve recently invested over 2 million in student PCs and software and regularly update our learning and teaching equipment to ensure you have access to the very best equipment and support for your studies. Our IT Zones have extended opening hours for your convenience, and printing facilities and WiFi are available to you across the entire University. Library Libraries are a key part of your academic experience and ours have been winning annual awards for Customer Service Excellence since In addition to over 750,000 books you ll have access to a huge digital library of journals, e-books and research papers to support your studies. Open all year round and 24/7 at peak study and exam times, our main All Saints library has recently benefited from a multi-million pound refurbishment, with a new helpdesk, electronic book returns, chat zone and access to café facilities. Our library staff run regular information skills training sessions to ensure you can locate, access and select the most appropriate resources from the wealth of material available. Food and drink We have a superb selection of good value catering facilities across the campus, from grab-and-go barista-style cafés to spacious self-service hot food outlets. They are open at convenient times to fit around your studies and serve a range of economically priced hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals. We are one of only seven UK universities to have been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard. Winner of the 2013 Guardian newspaper s award for Best Student Experience. Awarded in recognition of the University s commitment to support and advance the representation of women in science, technology, engineering, medicine and mathematics. 10 mmu.ac.uk/retail

11 Student support services We re here to help you get the most out of your studies, with personal support from your tutors and advice and guidance from specialist student support staff. Personal tutor You will be allocated a personal tutor who will monitor your progress and be there to support you when you need it. Each year, this tutor will be a lecturer who teaches one of your units and therefore knows you and your work. Student hub The Student Hub, centrally located in the faculty, is your first port of call for face-to-face information, advice and guidance on a wide range of courserelated matters, and also for information about services and facilities. They can answer your questions about accommodation, student finance, careers, and accessing support if you have dyslexia or a disability. Student support officer Our student support officers can provide you with confidential and impartial advice on academic and pastoral issues. They advise on assessment problems, time management, exam technique, finance, employment or personal difficulties and work closely with the University s Counselling Service and the Students Union, to ensure that students have access to specialist advice and assistance if needed. Counselling The Counselling Service offers you the opportunity to talk to a professionally trained counsellor, in confidence, about any personal problems you may have. Both individual and group counselling is available free to all students who are registered with the University. The Counselling Service also runs workshops and courses on themes such as relaxation, stress management and confidence-building. Disability support We are committed to providing equal opportunities in education for all students. Our Learning Development Service provides a range of support for disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. Our advisers act as a contact within the University for current and prospective disabled students to provide support, information and advice on the resources which are available to them, both within the University and from external support agencies. Student accommodation You ll find an excellent choice of residential student accommodation in our university-owned, leased or partnership halls of residence. The halls are based on campus, or nearby, and others are a short bus ride away in residential areas of the city. Feeling safe and happy in your new home are important considerations when coming to University and our Welcome Teams will help you settle into your student accommodation when you arrive. Students Union As a student with us you will automatically become a member of the Students Union which is led by a team of student officers who are elected by our students to ensure that the needs and views of all students are considered. Our brand new 10 million Students Union building, located in the heart of the Manchester campus, offers a range of services, including over 100 student clubs and societies, advice and representation, shop, café, bar and hot food outlet, events and much more. mmu.ac.uk/retail 11

12 Wealth of experience, depth of expertise Meet some of the staff from our BA (Hons) Retail Management and Marketing programme. Our retail research and education is respected all over the world. Our students are taught the latest thinking in multi-channel retail. My own research focuses on the High Street, and we make opportunities for students to undertake their own research and assignments on problems facing traditional retail centres, as well as studying the latest channels of retail. Many of our students have gone on to roles in City Centre and Town Centre Management as well as more traditional roles with international retailers, like buyers and location analysts. Professor Cathy Parker Professor of Marketing and Retail Enterprise I am a Senior Lecturer in Retail Operations for MMU. I teach on the retail operations, strategic marketing and on the foundation degree programme with Tesco and George Asda employees. Before working at MMU, I have spent 10 years as a senior team manager with Tesco working in several superstores throughout the North West. This invaluable experience has afforded me the opportunity to share with students the essential skills, knowledge and employability skills essential for a rewarding career in retail management. Andrew Lewis Senior Lecturer in Retail Operations After working in the marketing research and business consultancy industry, I started my journey at MMU as a Postgraduate student in I am now a Senior Lecturer in International Marketing and involved in various academic projects in the UK and overseas. My own research and findings, which regularly inform my teaching, explore the retail evolution during and after periods of economic recession and the role of towncentre and high-street stakeholders in value creation. I also hold External Examiner and Adviser roles for several Universities in the UK and abroad. Dr Costas Theodoridis Senior Lecturer in International Marketing 12 mmu.ac.uk/retail

13 As Professor of Marketing at MMU, I supervise PhD students doing research in Fashion Marketing. My experience of consultancy, teaching and research spans three decades, five continents and has been supported by the British Fashion Council, UK Government, leading fashion retailers, brands and global manufacturers. In this time, I have trained and educated future fashion and retail industry leaders to develop ethical, sustainable and innovative fashion markets. I have authored the highly acclaimed Fashion Marketing book with Routledge, and prior to working at MMU, directed the Fashion Marketing Research Group at London College of Fashion, where I developed the first European Degree Programmes in Fashion Marketing to be endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Professor Tony Hines PhD Chair of Marketing. I joined the Department in 1992 and led the Retail Management Development Programme, which provided postgraduate courses for over 700 managers from major UK retailers, for 10 years. This provided valuable insights into the link between theory and practice. My current retail interests are in two broad areas. The first is how organisations operate in the US retail marketplace which is the world s largest and most diverse. This has involved interviews and visits to Wal-Mart, Macy s, and more specialist retailers in the convenience, pet food and thrift-shop sectors. My second is how the rapid increase of smartphones has radically altered consumer buying behaviour which presents both opportunities and challenges for retailers. David Leaver Senior Lecturer in Brand Management I joined MMU in 2011 as Senior Lecturer in Consumer Marketing and teach on a number of Marketing and Retail units. Prior to joining the Department I worked in senior management within Retail for nearly twenty years. As well as a spell as Head of Marketing at a leading UK retailer, experience was gained in the Finance, Strategy, Logistics and Buying departments. My background therefore helps me approach retailing issues from both a practical and theoretical viewpoint. I have a particular interest in branding and have published within leading journals, as well having spoken at various national and international conferences on the subject. Dr Griff Round Senior Lecturer I teach and lead the Consumer Behaviour unit, contributing original case material based on my academic and commercial experiences. I have strong ties with retail education, teaching retail managers from Tesco, Asda, Halfords, Booths, Co-op and the Post Office. I have taught marketing at a variety of institutions in countries such as Singapore. I also lead the Consumer Behaviour Research cluster and regularly present my work at international conferences. Dr Amna Khan Senior Lecturer in Consumer Behaviour and Retailing. mmu.ac.uk/retail 13

14 Developing world-class professionals At the heart of our Retail Management and Marketing curriculum lies a real focus on developing skills which will make you highly employable and an asset to any organisation. Your career prospects The British Retail Consortium stated that retail sector is the largest private sector employer in the UK employing almost 3 million people in the UK in According to MMU Alumni data, over 20% of our final year degree students in 2013 went on to pursue a career within the retail sector, making this industry the University s number one employment destination for our graduates. The opportunities within the retail sector are expanding to meet the needs of its customers. Previous students have gone onto pursue careers which include: Store management Product and category management Seasonal and event management Personnel and human resource management Operational management Marketing management Roles relating to e-tailing, such as website management and online business promotion Customer service management Public relations and advertising Merchandising and buying Logistics and supply chain management Research and planning Finance and retail banking Conference and banqueting Luxury and high-end consumer goods retail Travel and leisure retail The BA (Hons) Retail degree presents opportunities for students to develop their knowledge, experience and employability skills to prepare them for a career within this diverse and dynamic industry. Your success With world-class facilities and dedicated professional staff, we work hard to ensure that our students graduate ready for the workplace. Careers and Employability Service We have a dedicated Careers and Employability Service, with a focus on developing and enhancing your employability skills and your employment options on graduating. You ll find our team of professionally trained careers advisers are on hand to help you at each stage of your university journey with us. Our services include: Career development workshops designed to equip you with essential skills such as CV writing and effective networking to help you secure your first graduate job. Access to extensive online resources including an online vacancy service, employability skills programme and careers advice by , all of which can be accessed at a time and place to suit you. Advice and guidance from our professionally trained Careers and Employability Advisers. Advice on the range of careers available to you with your degree specialism. Careers and employability resources and advice for up to three years after you graduate. Graduate employer fairs Each year there is a busy schedule of employer visits to the campus. The presentations enable you to meet employers from different sectors who are actively recruiting graduates. This is your opportunity to find out more about the company, the vacancies they have available, and their application process. Internships Our university Intern Scheme provides a number of internships within the University for our own graduates, which gives you valuable, real experience of working on projects within a range of departments and faculties. mmu.ac.uk/careers 14 mmu.ac.uk/retail

15 Discover new talents Broaden your outlook with the MMU Futures scheme and enjoy more than 60 lively and challenging extra-curricular activities and events such as leadership training, volunteering, environmental and community projects, sports coaching and mentoring. Work experience Many of our courses encourage industrial and professional placements in the UK and Europe, which will give you a taste of your future professional life. We re well connected to take advantage of our location in the thriving North West, one of Europe s largest regional economies. Paid work As one of our students you can get paid work as a Student Ambassador via our Jobs4Students service allowing you to work around your studies and earn money at the same time. Mentor match The Mentor match scheme puts you in touch with a recent graduate or an experienced manager who is working in your chosen sector.they provide you with insider knowledge about their sector and share tips and advice to help you progress with your career.

16 Global connections The Faculty of Business and Law works successfully in partnership with institutions and sponsors across the globe and are actively building this higher education network in order to reach new students as well as provide invaluable opportunities to our UK students. Czech Republic We have a reciprocal agreement with the U of Economics in Prag last year, over 80 stu exchanged. The Greater Manchester and Cheshire area is home to more international students than any other UK region outside London and the University welcomes more than 3,000 international students from over 130 countries to the UK every year. Studying abroad Many of our courses offer a three, six or ten month option to study abroad with one of our exchange partner institutions in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and the USA, or in Europe through the Erasmus scheme. It s a great way to experience another culture, country and education system and our students tell us it s a life-changing experience. USA We work closely with universities across America to provide exchange opportunities for our Business School students. Our partner institutions include: East Carolina State University, Texas Tech University, Louisiana State University and Buffalo State (State University of New York). Spain Manchester Law School works closely with the Autonomous University of Barcelona which is ranked as Spain s number one university. Italy MMU Business School has a partnership with one of Italy leading universities - Univers of Padova, where students ca spend up to 12 months study Working abroad International work opportunities are also available through the Erasmus work placement programme to help develop yourself and broaden your horizons. Students can apply for an Erasmus grant funded by the European Commission to help towards the costs for working abroad. Uniwide languages All of our students have the opportunity to study a foreign language alongside their degree studies through the Uniwide languages scheme: you ll develop practical foreign language skills in speaking, reading and writing, from beginner to proficiency level. Foreign language knowledge provides a clear advantage in today s job market and can be an invaluable skill. Choose from Modern Standard Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Urdu, and English as a Foreign Language. 16 mmu.ac.uk/retail

17 niversity ue where dents Japan We have a partnership with Soka University in Tokyo where our Economics students have the opportunity to study in Japan for a year. Russia We have a long-standing relationship with Perm University in Russian Federation, where we run a winter school for their Economics students, who come to us in February each year. China We offer Global Executive Programmes for groups of UG, PG, MBA and EMBA students from a number of universities in China. s ity n ing. Vietnam MMU Business School is very popular with students from Thai Nguyen University in Vietnam, where they will have completed an English course and a Foundation course prior to joining Bachelor s degrees at MMUBS. Australia MMU Business School runs exchange programmes with various universities across Australia including: Flinders University in Adelaide, University of Technology Sydney and the University of Newcastle in Calaghan. mmu.ac.uk/retail 17

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19 International students MMU International is the international office at the University. Many of the MMU International staff speak several languages and, having spent time in different countries, are uniquely placed to understand our international students needs. The team also regularly visits many countries to inform students about the opportunities for study at the University. The team provides international students with advice on a wide range of matters from social events and immigration to day-to-day living in the UK. There is an opportunity to meet local service providers, the University s key support staff and other new students during our welcome events. If you fly into Manchester International Airport there will be a team to greet you and transport you to your accommodation. International qualifications You can find country specific information about many international qualifications on our international website at mmu. ac.uk/international. It s important that you have sufficient knowledge of English to follow your courses successfully. As a guide for most undergraduate courses you will need to achieve IELTS 6 or above, with no less than 5.5 in any component. If you would like to improve your English before you start your course we can help. There are courses in general and academic English to help you achieve the level of English language proficiency you need before you start your course. During your studies if you need any help with any aspect of your English language, from writing a report to communicating with your supervisor or seminar group, year-round English Language support is available through your faculty or through our British Council accredited English Language Centre. Support is available through the year in the form of classes and individual consultation. mmu.ac.uk/international You re never on your own at MMU - there s lots of support for international students. I ve joined the International Student Society and through Jobs4Students, I ve had the chance to try several different jobs at the University! Henna Saeed, 2013 Pakistan mmu.ac.uk/retail 19

20 Come and meet us It is important to find out as much as you can about our University and our courses and we look forward to meeting you at one of our Open Days or Applicant Visit Days. Visit Open Days Open Days are your opportunity to get a feel for our campuses and find out what university life is really like. We hold Open Days at both our Manchester campus and our Cheshire campus in Crewe each year in June, October and December. These events provide you with the opportunity to meet current students, speak to tutors from the courses you are interested in, and see our superb university facilities for yourself. To ensure you get the most from your Open Day we recommend that you book a place in advance. mmu.ac.uk/openday Stay connected Web If you would like to speak to one of our advisers about applying to Manchester Metropolitan University, applying for student finance or student accommodation, then join one of our live web chats. mmu.ac.uk/chat Ask You ll find lots of useful information on our website, and our Frequently Asked Questions section should answer many of the queries you have. mmu.ac.uk/ask Applicant Visit Days Once you have received an offer of a place from us, we will invite you to attend one of our Applicant Visit Days. These usually take place on Saturdays and Wednesdays from February to April. You will be able to find out more about the University, and more importantly about the course you will be studying through taster lectures, presentations and a chance to chat informally with staff about how you will learn and what to expect. It is an important opportunity for you to find out anything else you would like to know before you make your decision. Search for us on: Manchester Metropolitan University Welcome Week After your place with us is confirmed, our Students Union will send you a pack shortly before you start containing information about the Welcome Week and all the exciting clubs, student societies and events on offer to help you settle in and make new friends. 20 mmu.ac.uk/retail

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23 Degree title Length and mode Location How to apply UCAS code Entry requirements UCAS points Foundation Year* BA (Hons) Retail Management and Marketing 3 years full-time (without placement) MMU Business School Via UCAS N UCAS points at A2 No 4 years full-time (with placement) N UCAS points at A2 No 4 years full-time (with overseas study) 8P UCAS points at A2 No This publication is available in alternative formats. Please telephone +44 (0) Disclaimer As part of our drive to deliver the highest quality programmes, we regularly review our undergraduate courses to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. For the latest information about course content, please visit mmu.ac.uk.

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