Retailing: An Executive Approach
Designed for the Working Professional
The Master’s of Science Degree in Retailing from Michigan State University has come to Dubai with some special features especially designed to accommodate working professionals. For example, course work in the master’s in retailing at MSU Dubai is delivered through an “executive education” format that offers working students cutting-edge knowledge in the world of retail-related business. Foundation courses in the program are designed to be compatible with the executive education needs and desires of the region’s great retail enterprises.
- Coursework is case-based and theory driven, focusing on practical principles and scholarly theories
- Classes are taught by world-renowed scholars
- Classes are delivered primarily through a series of one-week "intensive" courses
Executive Certificate
Completing three (3) courses in the program qualifies the student for a special Certificate of Achievement in retailing from the Department of Advertising, Public Relations, and Retailing, Michigan State University.
Students do not have to be formally admitted into the Master's in Retailing to be eligible to take courses through the program on a "certificate basis," or as part of a corporate executive education program.
Up to nine (9) MSU credits that are taken prior to formal admission in the master's program may be credited toward the Master's in Retailing upon admission.
Class Schedule 2008-2009
Fall 2008
October 19-24, 2008
RET 864 Theories in International Retailing
Brenda Sternquist, Professor
Influence of economic development & culture on retailing throughout the world. Theories of retail internationalization.
November 23-27, 2008
RET 481 Retail Strategy
Patricia Huddleston, Professor
Strategic and financial planning for retailers.
Spring 2009
February 1-5. 2009
RET 891A Theory and Retail Strategy
Brenda Sternquist, Professor
Analyze, synthesize and integrate existing theory that is useful in retail strategy.
March 22-26, 2009
RET 873 International Consumer Behavior
Dawn Pysarchik, Professor
Analysis and application of consumer behavior theory and models in international retailing.
Summer 2009
June 7-11, 2009
RET 460 Retail Information Systems
Geoff Pofahl, Assistant Professor
Information needed to make effective retail decisions. Use of technology in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting retail systems data and in writing and presenting reports.
Graduate Admission to the M.S. in Retailing Program
The Department of Advertising, Public Relations, and Retailing admits a limited number of highly-qualified applicants.
Several factors, including grade point average (GPA), GMAT or GRE scores, academic background, and work experience are weighed in reviewing applications for formal admission to the M.S. in Retailing.
Generally speaking, the GPA of the junior and senior year of college is regarded as a good indicator of future academic performance and is the primary determinant of acceptance into the graduate program. Normally, the minimum GPA required for admission is 3.0 on a 4 point scale and acceptable performance on the TOEFL exam. The university requirements for formal admission to the graduate school are found at http://reg.msu.edu/read/UCC/Updated/04graded.pdf
To apply, go to https://admissions.msu.edu/application/app.asp?AL=DG |
