2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]
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Marianne C. Bickle, Chair
Master of Retailing
The Master of Retailing program provides a specialized study focused on retail technology, strategy, and international retailing. Students receive thorough training in the major functional areas of retail organizations. The program emphasizes the development of sophisticated decision-making skills by utilizing advanced technology. Flexibility both in curriculum and in degree requirements allows students to design a program of study tailored to their career goals.
Admission requirements conform to the general regulations of The Graduate School and regional and national accreditation standards. Applicants must submit to The Graduate School an application form and a nonrefundable application fee, one official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended (mailed to The Graduate School) showing their complete academic record, two letters of recommendation, records of immunization, and reports of examination scores on the GRE or GMAT.
Applicants for admission to the Master of Retailing program will be evaluated using a combination of academic and professional factors. They normally are expected to have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 in the last two years of academic work (60 semester hours) and either a combined GRE score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative components or a total of 500 on the GMAT. Admission decisions may also take into consideration other criteria, such as professional experience, in the retailing industry, involvement in professional and/or student organizations, and strength of recommendations from professional and academic sources.
International applicants are required to submit with their application a certified transcript indicating the nature and scope of their academic training. An applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit a minimum score of 570 (230 computer score) on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS. Prior to enrollment in the Master of Retailing program, international students whose native language is not English are required to take an English diagnostic test administered by the English Program for Internationals. Students with deficiencies are provided opportunities for further study in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Students wishing to enter the Master of Retailing program should have completed courses in the areas of computer applications in business, statistics, merchandising, marketing, and management principles. Certain prerequisites may be waived for students who have demonstrated a high degree of competence in a related area. Students may transfer up to 12 hours of course credit. In all cases a course in retail buying will be required.
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