Store and Inventory Management

Module Description

Becoming a successful store manager requires a lot more than serving customers and making sure employees are well managed. A good store manager should be able to combine new techniques and technologies with time-proven Inventory Management concepts to make operations as lean as possible while still meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations of product availability. This module aims to equip students with knowledge and understanding of retail inventory management, its main concepts, principles, and tools.Page Break 

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess the following:

• a qualification at EQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject);

AND

• a pass in English Language* and Mathematics at EQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).

Preference will be given to prospective applicants having a year of work experience related to the study programme.

* Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at:

• professionals seeking a management career within the retail industry;
• those working in management positions within retail or retail-related industries, and who wish to refine and improve their competencies and skills.

Career Paths

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to:

• retail manager
• visual merchandiser
• supply chain manager
• finance and accounting
• sales manager
• marketing manager
• commercial manager
• retail consultant

How you’ll be assessed

This programme may be followed both on a full-time or a part-time basis. The programme comprises a total of 10 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based.

The course comprises:
• 6 lectures per module;
• 3-hour lectures;
• 12 hours of online content per module, comprising asynchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.