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Diploma of Retail Management

Course Code: QSIR50107 CRICOS Code: 073196A

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
6 Month/s (Typically students will take this course in combination with the Certificate IV in Retail Management, resulting in a total duration of 1 year.)	Prahran (Term 1)	A$6,100 (total for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

Course Description:

The Diploma of Retail Management is the second stage in the Advanced Diploma of Retail Management. Following on from the Certificate IV in Retail Management, the diploma level builds on the managing aspects of running a retail business. Specialised aspects of retail management are introduced such as strategic planning, identifying and evaluating market opportunities, preparing and manage budgets, human resourcing and development of an eBusiness model.

(International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and on campus).

Aims & Objectives:

The course aims to prepare students for retail industry cadetships and similar executive development programs by equipping students with the appropriate knowledge and skills for future retail management and executive positions.

Course Structure:

The diploma is the second stage in the retail management program and follows on from the Certificate IV in Retail Management. Before commencing the diploma level, students must successfully complete the Certificate IV units. Students must complete all diploma units before progressing on to the .

Units of Study:

Core units
SIRXFIN005A Manage operations to budget
SIRXMGT005A Set strategic plans

Elective units

SIRXMGT006A Initiate and implement change
SIRXSLS005A Manage sales and service delivery
BSBMKG501A Evaluate marketing opportunities
SIRXPRO004A Maximise product sales and market share
BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment, selection and induction process
BSBMGT502A Manage people performance
SIRXINV005A Control inventory

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Management and executive positions in retail organisations, including suppliers and franchise operations.

Students who undertake this course as a dual qualification will have enhanced employment prospects.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Special entry requirements:

The prerequisite units of competencies are: Communicate in the Workplace, Work Effectively in a Retail Environment and either Coordinate Interaction with Customers or Build Relationships with Customers or relevant industry experience.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

Information Sessions:

Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

Scholarships:

A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.