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Putting Business Theory Into Practice:
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- Examine the models for successful store-based, online and non-store retail operations

- Learn the key areas of retail operations management, such as merchandising, finance, human resource management, customer service, logistics and retail marketing

- Develop a retailing strategy for e-commerce, store facilities and direct marketing operations

- Understand the critical aspects of consumer behavior that shape retail strategy and use effective sales and retail marketing approaches to develop strong consumer service skills

- Use retail marketing and retail management principles to make effective operational decisions concerning merchandising, store atmospherics, branding, customer services, pricing, promotion, distribution and customer relations

Entry Requirements

Prospective undergraduate students must hold a high school diploma or its U.S. equivalent.

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The BA in Reverse Logistics Management provides an industry-based group of courses designed to educate a new generation of professionals in reverse logistics as a key component in logistics management, retail management, engineering management, in accounting best practices, to all components of today’s complex business environment. Students will have an opportunity to understand how reverse logistics is being used in their military or civilian logistics organization. It will provide students with the knowledge base of current applications of reverse logistics use and opportunities to study practical applications in domestic and international transportation and logistics scenarios. In today’s competitive global transportation and logistics business climate, organizations are always under pressure to adapt to new procedural and technological trends to improve the visibility of product and cargo flows through an ever-widening and complex supply chain. Retail and military logistics decision makers are still uncertain in many cases on how to apply the use of reverse logistics to their business model. Some see reverse logistics as part of the supply chain. Others see reverse logistics as marketing or sales. But, within the next three to five years, you will see an increase in reverse logistics as a separate organizational component reporting directly to the CEO or CFO

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

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Have you ever wondered what makes people choose certain brands over others? Marketing has one of the most important functions in a successful business. To gain an advantage, companies must differentiate themselves from their competitors. They work out how they may persuade their target audience to buy their product or services.

Marketing is a dynamic blend of:

product development and positioning
pricing strategies
communications and promotion
distribution strategies.
Together, these elements are known as the marketing mix and determine the success of an organisation's brands, products or services.

Marketing suits those who wonder what makes people think and behave the way the do, enjoy working with other people and in teams, have strong organisational skills and want a career that is interesting and diverse. Roles may be in fundraising, market research, product management, marketing communications and brand strategy, and online marketing in areas such as developing online strategy, search engine optimisation, and social media and networking.

This major provides you with an understanding of the role marketing plays in creating customer value.

You will have the chance to explore the diverse field of marketing, including:

international and internet marketing
retail and services marketing
research
product, pricing and promotion strategies
consumer behaviour.
You will learn to analyse the behaviour of competitors and customers to discover how marketing can predict customer demand for products, services or ideas.

Your study will involve interaction with industry as many of the units focus on real clients and case studies. There are opportunities for industry exposure and professional placement to increase your interaction with industry while you study.

Curtin's School of Marketing works closely with key professional bodies such as the Australian Marketing Institute to enhance the career prospects of our graduates.

Marketing is offered as part of the Bachelor of Commerce. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.

Entry Requirements

Mathematics is desirable.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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How many terabytes of Tweets, petabytes of purchase transactions and quadrillions of call detail records do you think the world generated today? More importantly, how will the enterprises that use all that big data collect it, clean it, manipulate it, store it, keep it secure and trust it enough to act on it – especially given the breakneck speed at which it's created? That’s the domain of data scientists, and it’s never been more critical.

The future of business depends on harnessing big data – in all its myriad unstructured formats and disparate sources – faster than the competition, and then using it to make better, more consistent and more fact-based decisions. But there’s a talent gap for data analysts with the specialized skills and broad-based knowledge to meet this growing demand. According to McKinsey Global Institute, the demand for deep analytical talent in the U.S. could be 50-60% greater than its projected supply by 2018. (Source: McKinsey Global Institute, Big Data: The Next Frontier for Innovation, Competition and Productivity)

SNHU's master's program in Data Analytics is recognized by the Professional Science Master's (PSM) national office as a Professional Science Master's program. The PSM is an innovative graduate degree designed to allow students to pursue advanced training in science or mathematics while developing workplace skills highly valued by employers. PSM graduates are prepared to assume high-level careers with science/technology-based employers that have a strong emphasis on areas such as management, policy and entrepreneurship.

Enter Southern New Hampshire University's master's in Data Analytics.

By focusing on the advanced uses of data analytics across a broad range of industries, this 36-credit online data analytics master's program prepares students to be a strategic asset to any enterprise, from government, retail, IT and security firms to communications and media, finance, healthcare, manufacturing organizations and any other organization with big potential for big data. Students will learn to:

- Leverage “big data” for competitiveness, risk-assessment, mission-critical decision-making and organizational effectiveness

- Gain command of advanced technologies for data mining, visualization, modeling and optimization while understanding the requirements and needs of the organizational environment through business research and in-depth analysis

- Understand ethical uses of data and ensure appropriate security measures for data collection and storage by adopting advanced techniques for protecting the integrity and privacy of data, organizations and consumers

The 12-course master's in data analytics core includes foundations of data; mathematics and statistics for business; principles of database design; presentation and visualization of data; optimization and risk assessment; predictive analytics; and project management courses. Upon completion of the capstone in data analytics, you’ll come away knowing how to leverage big data quickly and effectively, plus something even more valuable: how to help a wide variety of industries make mission-critical decisions, assess risk, operate more efficiently and compete more successfully.

Advantages of the Online Master’s in Data Analytics Degree:

One of the most convenient, flexible and affordable data analytics master's degrees available

- No residency requirement; 100% online

- No GMAT or GRE required for admission

- Quick application review/notification process

- Classes taught and developed by real-world experts

- Designed to be completed in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term

- Offered by a private, nonprofit, fully accredited university, the only university on Fast Company’s 2012 World’s Most Innovative Companies list

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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Do you have a great sense of style and a mind for business? You can use that unique combination of talents to prepare for an exciting career in the fashion industry. Get started in this career-focused Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising program. It’s offered entirely online, so you can work your degree around your schedule.

Through a range of fashion, retailing, and business courses, you can develop a strong knowledge base in apparel product development, trend forecasting, retail management, and many other aspects of the fashion business. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore fashion marketing, advertising, and branding. This comprehensive curriculum is designed to help you acquire a well-balanced foundation to start a successful future in fashion merchandising.

Studying Fashion Merchandising through the Business School at Sanford-Brown College Online can help you develop proficiencies in product development, global sourcing & product analysis, fashion market research & promotion, merchandise and pricing strategies, and retail operations management. You can also acquire an understanding of business negotiations, consumer behavior, and entrepreneurship. Throughout the program, you can use class assignments to build an impressive fashion merchandising portfolio.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have completed high school diploma or graduation from an institution providing secondary education.

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