In this day and age, customers are becoming more well-informed and tech-savvy and hence, it is fundamental to keep abreast of the latest trends and fashion in order to cater to their every whim. TheĀ Diploma in Retail ManagementĀ is particularly designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills.
In this day and age, customers are becoming more well-informed and tech-savvy and hence, it is fundamental to keep abreast of the latest trends and fashion in order to cater to their every whim. The Diploma in Retail Management is particularly designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to flourish in the retail industry and establishments.
This course covers the modules in human resource management, merchandise management, financial statement and analysis and so on. Furthermore, you will be given the opportunity to put your theoretical knowledge into practice through a 6-month Industrial Attachment (IA) / Work Experience*.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded with the Diploma in Retail Management by DIMENSIONS International College. This qualification broadens your employability in careers ranging from merchandising operations project manager, human resource generalist to department manager.
The programme consists of two components:
Theory and practical lessons conducted at DIMENSIONS International College (6 months).
Industrial Attachment (IA) / Work Experience*. Students will be attached to retail establishments (6 months).
Objective
To equip students with knowledge and theories in the aspect of business for further study and individual advancement.
To develop the concept and understanding of business and culture in support of their career development in various business fields.
Designed for
Junior College graduates who intend to acquire knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the business sector.
Students who intend to pursue a higher academic qualification of business-related discipline in the future.
Course Structure
Diploma in Retail Management consists of 7 modules.
Course Outline
Outline for Introduction to Retail Operations
Outline for Principles of Management
Outline for Introduction to HR Management
Outline for Managing Merchandise Presentation
Outline for Understanding Financial Statement & Analysis
Outline for Business Environment
Outline for Work Experience
* Internship / Industrial Attachment (IA) will be arranged for qualified students. Students must satisfy the following pre-qualifying requirements prior to school’s arrangement for their Internship / IA posting:
Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of the IA posting
Complete and pass the practical and theory assessments of your course
Achieve at least an attendance rate of 90%
Pass the Interview and Screening Test (comprising technical test and performance test)
Note:
Internship / IA posting is not guaranteed and will be subject to the approval of relevant passes by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). No further Internship / IA posting will be arranged if a student withdraws or is terminated from the IA centre.
Students who fail to secure an IA will have to successfully complete a Research Project.
Qualified students who have secured an Internship / Industrial Attachment (IA) with an organisation will have to successfully complete the IA. Students who withdraw or are terminated from the IA centre will result in a failed IA module. In order for students to graduate from this programme, students are required to retake the module in the form of a Research Project. Students are also required to pay a re-take fee for the module as well as the fee for the extension of the Student’s Pass
Scope of Study
Theories and practices in retail management
Delivery Mode
Lectures, tutorials, discussions and researches
Entry Requirements
Academic Level:
International students:
Completion of GCE N-Level with a minimum 1 year of relevant work experience or GCE O-Level or 11 years of formal education or its equivalent.
English Proficiency:
At least IELTS 6.0 or DIMENSIONS CAE Level 4 or Pass the English Proficiency Test at equivalent level conducted by DIMENSIONS or its equivalent.
English proficiency may be considered to have been met and an IELTS score may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where English is the sole medium of instruction.
DIMENSIONS International College (DIMENSIONS), formerly known as Dimensions Commercial School, was established in 1980 with the foremost aim of providing students with access to well-rounded and high-quality education tailored to meet their unique needs and requirements.
Since then, DIMENSIONS has boasted a robust reputation for delivering rigorous and broad-based bespoke educational programmes, spanning different levels of studies, for students across diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds as well as education profiles.
Five Acamedic School
At present, we have five (5) academic schools, namely the School of Higher Education, School of Hospitality, School of Languages, DIMENSIONS High School, and Cambridge Primary School (registered with CAIE in May 2017) housed in three (3) full-fledged campuses strategically located in Singapore.
58 Lowland Road, Singapore 547453 (Main Campus)
2 Jalan Seh Chuan, Singapore 598417 (Bukit Timah Campus)
277 River Valley Road, Singapore 238318 (City Campus)
All five (5) schools within DIMENSIONS share the same unique approach to education: To be a premier institution focused on playing a vital role in ensuring that students are academically prepared and trained to handle the rigors of postsecondary education.
And at the same time, nurturing future-ready graduates by providing them with the academic knowledge and practical skills to succeed, as well as inculcating in them a passion for lifelong learning.
Dynamically driven by the vision to provide an alternative and steady educational pathway from primary to higher education level, DIMENSIONS has expanded to offer a broad spectrum of academic programmes which covers various areas of niche studies
Which comprise Accounting and Finance, Business, Hospitality and Tourism, Food and Beverage, Health and Life Sciences, GCE O and A-Level, Cambridge Primary, English Language, etc. to create a strong foundation for students at an early age in order to give them a leg up for further education and/or employment.
Composed of distinguished external academicians and industry experts, our Academic Board and Examination Board ensure that our quality assurance policies and processes as well as academic standards and rigour are met at every step.
Our extensive pool of full-time and adjunct lecturers is approved by our Academic Board and is registered with the Committee for Private Education (CPE). In addition, they possess the required professional qualifications with a wealth of experience.
1- School of Higher Education
At the School of Higher Education, we offer an array of Foundation to Master’s Degree programmes which includes DIMENSIONS’ self-developed programmes and some which are in partnership with international educational institutions – Cardiff Metropolitan University, Liverpool John Moores University, Pearson Education Limited, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM).
2- School of Hospitality
The hospitality industry is considered one of the fastest-growing and rapidly burgeoning sectors. At the School of Hospitality, we offer Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, and Postgraduate Diploma programmes which enable students to undergo rigorous hands-on training through the practical classes conducted at the on-campus training facilities such as bar, restaurant and hotel.
3- School of Languages
DIMENSIONS’ Certificate in Academic English (CAE) programmes offered in the School of Languages are specially designed to prepare international students for enrolment into higher education programmes. The programmes help to build their knowledge and skills of academic English writing and familiarise themselves with the conventions of syntax, grammar, and spelling through their encounters with spoken and written texts.
4- DImensions High School
At DIMENSIONS High School, we offer the Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) (GCE O-Level) and Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A-Level)
as well as the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Advanced Levels programmes to produce future-ready graduates and to facilitate their academic progression along an upward trajectory.
Besides, we offer Preparatory Courses to prepare international students to sit for the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) test for admission to Singapore Government Secondary Schools.
5- A Registered Cambridge Primary School
DIMENSIONS is a registered Cambridge Primary School with the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). The Cambridge Primary Programme (Year 1-6) aims to develop a solid academic foundation for the young learners through the core academic subjects – English, Mathematics, and Science.
As part of holistic education, the following subjects, namely Art, Physical Education, Music and Social Studies will also be integrated into the Cambridge Primary curriculum. Students also have to choose one (1) of seven (7) optional language subjects (Chinese, Malay, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Tagalog, and French).
Upon completion, learners will be well prepared for progression to the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Lower Secondary with Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint programme.
Vision
To be the premier institution providing an alternative pathway to holistic education in the private education industry
Mission
To inspire students to have passion for learning
Core Values
Dedication– To provide quality services in all aspects of the delivery process
Accountability – To be transparent and responsible in all courses and services offered to students
Reliability – To provide consistent, dependable services in line with the terms and conditions of EduTrust
Entrepreneurship – To demonstrate at all times entrepreneurial spirit to meet the requirements for growth of the College
Culture
Quality services for students.
The main objective of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding of the business and retail environment.
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