INTRODUCTION TO RETAIL
Foundational knowledge of the retail industry including the retail process, the evolution of the industry, key drivers and trends and concepts to support retail study.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Define the functions and relationships required to implement retail activity Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe where retail has been, is today and where it is headed with an explanation of the drivers of that evolution Audience: Undergraduate 3. Anticipate the possible and likely outcomes of change in retail strategy or competitive set for retailers & for consumers Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Define the functions and relationships required to implement retail activity Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe where retail has been, is today and where it is headed with an explanation of the drivers of that evolution Audience: Undergraduate 3. Anticipate the possible and likely outcomes of change in retail strategy or competitive set for retailers & for consumers Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027