Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman - (R/345/6/1036)03/27(MQA/SWA8828)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Retail Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 3 years
Transform into a retail powerhouse with this programme that equips you with comprehensive business skills and retail-specific expertise.
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Course Overview
This programme focuses on building a solid foundation and developing innovative applications of knowledge, analytical and creative skills required for efficient retail management. Students will be given training in fundamental areas before progressing to specialised retailing areas such as merchandising, logistics and supply chain management, and customer relationship management.
International and professional accreditation
This degree is recognised by the following professional bodies:
- Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS)
- The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Career paths
As graduates of this programme, you have the opportunity to explore a wide range of careers, such as:
- Merchandising Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Senior Buyer
- Store Manager
- Shopping Mall Manager
Key Facts
June, 2024
October, 2024
Course Structure
This programme comprises 28 core subjects, two MPU subjects, one MPU elective, four subjects from two sets of electives, one language subject, one co-curriculum subject, a business project and an internship (industrial training).
Note: This is an indicative list of courses for general reference only. The programme structure and course sequence plan may be subject to change without notice.
- Accounting in Practice
- Consumer Behaviour
- Elective I
- English for Business
- Human Resource Management
- Management Principles
- MPU*
- National Language/Other Language
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Retailing
- Quantitative Techniques I
- Quantitative Techniques II
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To meet the entry requirements for the course, you need to fulfil one of the requirements below:
- Applicants must have one of the following academic qualifications:
- A minimum of a grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two subjects at STPM level; OR
- A minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM; OR
- A minimum of a grade D in two subjects at A-Level; OR
- A minimum of a grade B in five subjects in UEC; OR
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70 and a grade B in two subjects in SAM; OR
- An average of 70 per cent in six subjects in CPU; OR
- An MQA-accredited TVET diploma such as a Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM), a Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) or a Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) and
- A minimum CGPA of 2.50 or CGPA of 2.00 with at least two years of working experience in a relevant field, subject to the Senate or Academic Board’s approval
- Applicants will be required to pass the admission screening process conducted by the faculty and undergo the bridging programme, if necessary, during the period of their study in addition to the existing curriculum structure
- Credit transfer can be considered on a case-to-case basis and is subject to existing credit transfer policies which are in effect; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in foundation from UTAR; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in foundation or matriculation from other higher learning institutes; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in a diploma or an advanced diploma; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
Note:
- All applicants must have a credit in mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent.
- The credit requirement for mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level can be waived should the qualifications contain mathematics and English subjects with equivalent or higher achievement.