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Graduate Degree in Retailing

The Warrington College of Business Administration is developing a Master of Science in Business Administration degree with a concentration in Retailing. The plan is to deliver this program primarily via the internet. This 20-month Masters Degree Program in Retail Management consists of 13 courses. This program will be geared toward career managers with at least 3-5 years of experience. The Masters of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Retailing will require a total of 33 credit hours taken over 6 semesters.

The Master of Science in Business Administration with a Retail Concentration delivery methodology is based on the College's highly successful Internet MBA Program and will use the same instruction methods incorporating cutting-edge software to provide a quality distance learning educational experience. By delivering the program over the Internet, students have an opportunity to work toward a graduate degree while remaining in their jobs. This MS program combines video lectures, interactive discussions, and case presentations and discussions. Similar to the existing Internet-Based MBA programs, this MS program will increase the options for retailing executives from across the world. to enhance their education, broaden their exposure to business practices, and network with other retail managers.

Admissions

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Undergraduate degree
• Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Minimum 470 GMAT score (minimum 1000 GRE score will also be accepted).
• Minimum three years full-time professional work experience.

Proposed Curriculum

The Master of Science in Business Administration will consist of 33 credits, to be completed with the following courses:

Fall Semester Year 1
Technical Introduction
MAR 6930 Retail Strategy (3 credits)
GEB 5213 Professional Writing (1)
MAN 5265 Groups and Teams (1)

Spring Semester Year 1
MAR 5624 Intro to Managerial Statistics (3)
ECP 5705 Economics of Business Decisions (3)
MAR 5149 Leadership (1)

Summer 2003 Year 1
ACG 5065 Financial and Managerial Accounting (3)
MAN 6321 Human Resources Management (3)

Fall 2003 Year 2
FIN 5405 Financial Management (3)
MAR 6816 Advanced Marketing Management (3)

Spring 2004 Year 2
MAN 5501 Operations Management (3)
MAR 6930 Customer Relationship Management (3)

Summer 2004 Year 2
MAR 6930 Project (thesis) (3)