About Diploma In Retail Management in Ara Institute of Canterbury

Acquire specialist retail knowledge and skills, enabling you to work at the highest leves of retail management.

This qualification will equip you with the skills that are required in today's competitive retail environment.

You'll gain specialist knowledge and skills in areas such as buyer behaviour, communication strategies, retail marketing, retail enterprise management, e-commerce business models and techniques to support e-commerce.

You'll also learn about the nature of sales, the selling process, customer relationship management, personal and territory management strategies, managing a multi-outlet retail business, human resources, logistics and supply chain management, and the management of merchandise, operations and finances.

Career opportunities

With a Graduate Diploma in Retail Management you'll be equipped to take on senior roles in sales, marketing, category management, merchandising and logistics and supply chain management.

Study pathways

You can complement this qualification with a graduate diploma in another specialisation.

Recommended school subjects

• English
• Mathematics
• Computing/ICT
• Economics

Academic requirements

• A bachelor's degree in any field excluding retail management.

Alternative requirements

• Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?

  If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

  Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace. Contact Ara for advice.

Additional requirements

English requirements

• What if English is not my first Language?

  If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart .

  OR

  • If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
  • If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS, Pearson or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.

  IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS test report form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.

Ara Institute of Canterbury Tuition Fees

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.