MBS Retail Management

at TU Dublin

This career-compatible and applied masters’ course actively engages the student in a critical examination of contemporary retail management issues that shape a company’s strategic policy. Students are also exposed to the latest creative thinking and innovations in retail management and technology. The one-week intense immersion in the retail symposium, and international retail study tour week allows the student to fully engage with international practitioners and academics, offering deep understanding of strategic retail issues.

The general structure of the course is as follows:

Semester 1 (September-December)

• Contemporary Issues in Retail Management
• Corporate Finance
• Retail Symposium Week
• Managerial Thinking & Decision-making
• Research Methods
• Option Module: Store Environment or International Retailing

Semester 2 (January -May)

• Retail Strategic Management
• Global Supply Chain Management
• International Retailing Study Tour Week
• Predictive Retail Analytics
• Retail Location/GIS & Property Management
• Option Module: Digital Environment Management and e-business or Marketing the Retail Brand or Human Resource Management

Semester 3 (June-September)

Dissertation/Group Project

NFQ Level 8 Business Graduates (Minimum award 2.2) or Non-Business Graduates (Minimum award 2.1), or holders of equivalent professional qualifications. Applicants with considerable and relevant retail experience will also be considered. The MBS is particularly suited to those who wish to pursue a career in retailing, deepen their understanding of retail business processes, and broaden their perspective on retail management. All applications will be assessed on their own merit. The MBS has been host to students from diverse cultures, including the UK, Holland, France, Bulgaria, Canada, India, China and Vietnam who contribute to the richness of the educational experience. The course is conducted in English so a strong working knowledge of English (Minimum 6.5 IELTS or equivalent) is required.

Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate courses satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the course of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific courses.

Fees for International students - £13,500

Graduates of the this masters programme pursue careers at management level in large scale retail companies, family businesses or in organisations supplying such companies. Previous graduates have secured management positions in varying roles throughout the services sector to include category management, retail analyst, local government planners, retail buyers, logistics, digital marketing and retail management along with a number of entrepreneurs and retail business owners.