MBA in Retail Management: An MBA in Retail Management is a specialized degree that prepares you to handle the business operations of retail stores, supply chains, and consumer brands. It moves beyond just shop management to cover logistics, customer psychology, branding, and e-commerce. Leading Management Institute of Country opens Application for MBA in Retail Management/ PGDM in Retail Management. Candidates can visit the official website for Apply Online.
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MBA Eligibility
Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Commerce, Arts, Science, Engineering) with a minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for reserved categories).
Entrance Exams: Admission is often based on national or university-level entrance exams.
- National Level: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP, NMAT, State level Tests
- University Level: Some private universities hold their own aptitude tests.
- Selection Process: After the exam, candidates typically face a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
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Career Prospects & Job Roles
- Store Manager: The “captain” of a specific store location. Responsible for sales targets, staff management, and inventory.
- Floor Manager: Manages a specific section (e.g., Electronics department in a hypermarket).
- Visual Merchandiser: Decides how products are displayed to maximize sales (window displays, aisle arrangement).
- Retail Buyer / Merchandiser: Decides what products the store will sell.
- Supply Chain Manager: Ensures products move efficiently from the factory to the warehouse and then to the store shelf.
- Brand Manager: Manages the image and marketing strategy for a specific brand or private label.
- Category Manager: Responsible for the profit and loss (P&L) of a specific product category
- E-Commerce Manager: Manages online sales portals, website UX, and digital order fulfillment.
- Logistics Coordinator: Manages the delivery fleet and last-mile connectivity for online orders.
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Top Recruiters
- E-Commerce: Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Blinkit.
- Fashion & Lifestyle: Aditya Birla Fashion (Pantaloons, Louis Philippe), Reliance Brands, Shoppers Stop, H&M, Zara, Titan.
- FMCG & Grocery: Reliance Retail (Smart, Fresh), DMart, Spencer’s, BigBasket.
- Luxury: Genesis Luxury, Ethos Watches.
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Top Business Schools for Retail Management are
- NMIMS Mumbai
- K J Somaiya Institute
- WE School
- BIMTECH
- Chitkara University
- Amity University
- Graphic Era Hill University
- JIMS Rohini
