Retail Management Concentration

Ready to Reap the Rewards of a Successful Retail Industry Career?

The Retail Management (RMT) program is a fully online concentration within the Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (CARS) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program. By pursuing this concentration, you will learn the fundamentals of the retail industry and build a strong foundation through skills in retail management, buying and merchandising, data analytics, and global retail strategy.

Program Distinctions

The CARS department is a partner program of the National Retail Federation (NRF). While you are a student enrolled in courses, you can join the NRF Student Association to network and take advantage of valuable professional development opportunities.

The Student Experience

• The asynchronous online format offers flexibility for students working full time and provides easy access to those who live outside of the Piedmont Triad / North Carolina.
• Created with input from industry leaders, the program provides cutting-edge curriculum alongside the opportunity to engage in real-world projects in classes taught by internationally recognized faculty.
• In addition to the required retail-focused courses, students in the RMT program take 15 hours of business courses in the areas of Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship.

Key Benefits of The Degree

• Competitively position yourself for advancement at your current retail company.
• Develop the knowledge and expertise to open your own retail store.
• Gain the in-demand skills to move into the next phase of your career.

After Graduation

Potential career paths include buyer, senior allocator, store operations manager, data analyst, merchandise manager, marketing manager, visual merchandiser, social media marketer, logistics and supply chain coordinator, and customer experience manager. Graduates of the program work for a variety of companies, including:

• Macy’s
• Walmart
• CVS Health Corp.
• Nordstrom
• Neiman Marcus
• Costco
• PetSmart
• Amazon
• Lowes
• Kohls
• Wayfair
• Ingles
• Tapestry
• Dick’s Sporting Goods

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