Retail management
Business degree
Retail management
Simplicity is the end result of retail done right — and retail done right requires a particular professional, with a particular skillset. Developed in partnership with industry leaders, the 100% online business degree in retail management prepares you for a dynamic career at the helm of any retail organization’s local, regional, national, or international operations. You’ll learn to reduce complexity, create gratifying buying experiences, and provide superior customer service to consumers worldwide.
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Retail management degree courses
The online business degree in retail management builds a broad business and applied retail foundation through courses like:
- Business and Sustainability
- Computer Applications and Information Technology
- Essentials of Services Marketing
- Food Retailing
- Global Marketing Management
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Global Supply Operations
- Leading Organizations
- Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues
- Managerial Accounting
- Marketing Theory and Practice
- Organizational Strategies, Leadership, and Behavior
- Principles of International Business
- Quality Management and Measurement
- Retail Management
Careers in retail management
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, retail is one of the top three domestic industries for future employment opportunities — poised to exceed 16 million domestic jobs through 2022. While specific job titles may vary, this degree can prepare you for any of the following careers.
| Career | Growth* | Median Salary* |
|---|---|---|
*Data obtained from the Occupational Information network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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| Administrative Services Managers | 12.47% | $81,080 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 7.23% | $46,290 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 15.12% | $73,660 |
| Chief Executives | $168,140 | |
| Compliance Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Construction Managers | 17.21% | $82,790 |
| Cost Estimators | 25.34% | $58,860 |
| Fashion Designers | 0.81% | $62,860 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 4.82% | $70,060 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 11.00% | $49,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 5.25% | $36,820 |
| General and Operations Managers | $95,440 | |
| Industrial Production Managers | $89,190 | |
| Investment Fund Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Loan Officers | 10.07% | $59,820 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Management Analysts | 23.87% | $78,600 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 8.42% | $52,610 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 13.86% | $58,760 |
| Purchasing Managers | 1.54% | $100,170 |
| Real Estate Brokers | 8.57% | $58,350 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Sales Managers | 14.95% | $105,260 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 6.57% | $54,230 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 9.71% | $74,970 |
| Security Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 13.78% | $59,970 |
| Storage and Distribution Managers | $81,830 | |
| Supply Chain Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Transportation Managers | $81,830 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $51,470 | |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
| Wind Energy Project Managers | 7.32% | $100,890 |
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Application requirements
All students are required to meet general university and W. P. Carey admission requirements.