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There are some great days and some not so great days, but never a
boring day. This summarises a career in retail. Retailing is one of the According to Retailers Association of India,
oldest professions in the world. However the trade is also one of the most The Indian Retail Market, currently estimated at
dynamic of businesses. The industry uses technology to the levels next only around US$ 520 billion, is projected to grow at
to NASA. The need to relate to individual customers, understand product, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of
channel and place dynamics and also be commercially astute, makes retail
Kumar Rajagopalan 10 percent to reach US$ 950 billion by 2018.
CEO, Retailers Association of India a career for people with needs of high growth and superior rewards needs.
Programme Overview
PGDM RM is a two-year full time AICTE approved programme that explores the most contemporary and cutting edge approaches and concepts in Retailing Management. Developed in conjunction
with experts from the retail industry, the programme has been designed to give the students a theoretical and practical basis as career preparation in the retailing profession. The prime objective is
to give students a thorough specialized academic formation to underpin their professional competence in retail management in order to succeed in the competitive work environments and assist
them in advancement of their careers.Our focus is to develop an understanding of different domains in the practice of retail management, to enhance critical thinking, reasoning skills, intellectual and
transferable skills, particularly with regard to retail industry knowledge and practices, presentations, research, analysis and appraisal.
Programme Structure
Itis a comprehensive and industry oriented course that equips the students to develop as professionals and entrepreneurs in the field of retail by providing extensive knowledge and technical skills in
the core functional areas such as Retail Operations, Retail Marketing and Visual Merchandising, Retail Merchandising, Retail Banking, Retail Communications, and E Commerce.
The programme is divided in two categories ie. Foundation and Advanced Level.
Foundation Level is spread across three trimesters and provide students with the comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and applied aspects of Retail Management along with other
functional areas of Marketing, Finance & HR. This level covers seventeen General Management and eight Retail papers. Whereas, Summer Internship of 6-8 weeks is compulsory after the completion of
third trimester that helps students to inculcate the value-based professional competence to address varied situations in the world of work that can be transformed into added business value
Advanced Level is spread across three trimesters and equip students with the practical, research and analytical skills necessary for a professional management career in the retail trade or an allied
sector.This level covers eight General Management and eleven Retail papers.
Papers Covered In Both Levels
GUIDE
Merchandise Knowledge Consumer Behaviour Strategic Management
Business Communication Sales Management & Retail Selling Skills Services Marketing
Grooming Sessions
There has been a sea change in the selling concepts over the last four decades
from a Kirana mentality retail has turned to an Entrepreneurial one.The
effort that Jagan Institute of Management Studies has taken in introducing
and pursuing the retail course PG is commendable for the contribution it
has made to the industry in giving its trained retailers. The exposure the
students get in form of project work, internship, seminars and inter- collegiate
contest help and assist them to become better suited for the industry.
Mr. Avijit Ganguli, Ex VP Bata India and Visiting Faculty at JIMs.
These days we find the mass media is full of stories about Amazon, Flipkart
etc. What are they part of it is retail sector. Retail is the second largest sector
of the Indian economy. Last two decades have seen exponential growth in the
organized retail in India. This will require skilled manpower to manage retail
operations. I am very bullish about the prospects of Retail in India. Management
graduates at the Post graduate level will be required to manage Retail marketing,
procurement and manage operations. I would strongly recommend taking
up this course to leverage the exciting opportunities in the retailing sector.
Mr. Hitesh Manocha, Alumni of IIM-A, Visiting Faculty, and Marketing
Consultant with over 30 years experience
Awards Have a look at the list of corporate giants
who trust in our students.
Every year, we provide them
a diverse pool of business leaders
to choose from.
CSR Award for Top Institute of India by Competition Success Review 2014
Best B-School Award in India - North by National Education Excellence Awards 2014,
ASSOCHAM, India.
Being a part of Retail Industry for over a decade has given me a lot of
confidence & exposure. It has fulfilled my love to see places, meet people
& understand their culture. Today, as an entrepreneur, the dynamics of
retail give me joy in experimenting with aspects like merchandising, VM,
operations, sales & marketing to name a few. Im extremely thrilled and
overjoyed to learn that growing at an annual rate of almost 16%, the
Indian Retail Market is expected to touch Rs 600 Lakh Crore by 2017 !
Aarti Sharma, Proprietor- Honeycomb Kidswear
I call retail as a daily business and none of the business can sustain without right mix of talent
pool and same is true for retail also. In last few years many of the small and big institutions
like JIMS have added retail as a special curriculum in their degree and PG courses .As fast as
Ranking
retail business will grow, in the same pace industry would need right mix of retail talent therefore
Business
without leaving any doubt retail leads to a bright & promising career for all incumbents. From CSR 2015 India 2014
the beginners position starting as a Trainee one can grow up to a level of Store Manager in the Ranked 2nd
front-end and similarly various position(s) are available in the backend (other than shop floor) Ranked A+
amongst TOP on All India
including Merchandising, Buying, Planning, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics etc.Retail not Private B Schools Basis
only has a good career in itself but with close customer interface employees are rather trained in Delhi.
more frequently than any other industry which make them prepared for any service business. Ranked 14th
Umesh Chaudhary, Head-Human Resources, Rituwears, Biglife. amongst TOP B
School of super
excellence
Business World
2015
Ranked 4th in Best
MBA By Choice
Private B schools
2013
in Delhi
Ranked AAA
among best
B School in
Pedagogy on
All India Basis
Ranked 12th
on All India
Basis (Industry
Interaction) by
Business World
2014
Ranked 12th
among Top B
Schools in Delhi
NCR
Learning Environment, Pedagogy & Assessments Careers: Explore The Retail World Of Infinite Opportunities
The programme team is highlyexperienced,friendly, and supportive, and this combination leads to a Todays job market is highly competitive and a postgraduate degree can command a premium with employers.
degree programme which is stimulating, creative and challenging to anyone with retail in mind as a Many areas of the retail industry are expanding fast, creating a global demand for highly skilled retail managers
destination career. Learning will involve workshops, simulations and role-plays as well as the traditional who are able to think strategically with a global perspective.PGDM- Retail Management has been designed
lectures. Combinations of coursework, essays, reports, presentations, portfolio, group work and for professionals looking to develop successful careers in marketing, merchandising, store management,
examinations are used for assessment of the students. Students will also have undergo compulsory e commerce, and logistics management. Graduates will find career opportunities in a wide range of service/
internship business environments, both in the India and overseas. Positions offered will range from the following:
In India, the retail industry has seen a great upsurge in the past decade. JIMS is the institute with most learned, compassionate and sympathetic
There is a demand for people who ace marketing skills and can take the teachers. Its an institute comprises of cozy and congenial atmosphere, best
newly developing businesses to new heights therefore this course is a good student teacher relationship, student - student relationship. This Retail
career choice. The programme helped me develop brilliant marketing skills, Management course along with providing knowledge also has changed our
communication and negotiation skills which are extremely crucial in this field. personality altogether to face new challenges of corporate world. This course
The practical knowledge imparted during the course through industrial visits not only gives you basic knowledge but also provides you practical experience
adds on to the knowledge. by giving you opportunities to go for live projects, part-time jobs, industrial
Gaurav Malik, Business Development Manager, STAG International, PGDM visits and many more. In fact, my student life experience at JIMS was the most
(RM) 2011-13 memorable period of my life.
Ankush Khurana, District Manager Sales-Home Credit Finance
India has occupied a remarkable position in global retail industry. Online
(RM) 2015-17
retail is the next generation format which has high potential in near future.
PGDM RM proved to be an ideal programme for me because it taught us retail Retail Management course has helped me to understand each and every aspect
dynamics, marketing skills, negotiation skills and entrepreneurial techniques. of Indian and Global retailing. With tremendous amount of investments in retail
It is a complete programme which will help you fullfil your dreams. Now I can sector and introduction of FDI has led retail sector to achieve pinnacles in India.
proudly say I choose PGDM-RM because Average was never an option and I Therefore, a course in retail is a must-have in todays competitive environment.
got the best. However, JIMS has helped me to bridge this gap, improve my overall personality,
Harsh Sharma, Management Trainee- ICICI Bank analytical is needed in todays corporate world. Thank you JIMS for transforming
(RM) 2015-17 me.
Lakshay Lakhanpal, Trainee Sales Officer- Berger Paints
Being creative at heart, I always wanted to complete my Post Graduation in (RM) 2015-17
Management. PGDM-RM proved to be the ideal programme for me. Innovative
teaching practices, exclusive, VM labs, live projects and summer internships PGDM RM programme at JIMS has been revamped to give the student
provided by JIMS bridges the gap between classroom theory and shop floor exploration to latest trends of industry and different brands. The classroom
practices. I can proudly say Thanks to my college, faculty and mentors to facilities are excellent and the enviroment is very conductive for learning. I
enhance my skills and to enable me to work as a Visual Merchandiser with the would recommended this programme to the ones who wants to persue research
Leading UK Brand. in RETAIL MANAGEMENT.
Madhuri Sharma, Visual Merchandiser, Marks & Spencer, Delhi, PGDM (RM) Avi Sharma, Management Trainee- Indepay Networks
2012-14 (RM) 2015-17
I graduated with the skills of analysis and critical evaluation, and with a I graduated with the skills of analysis and critical evaluation, and with a
high level of innovative and creative ability, which made me perfect for the high level of innovative and creative ability, which made me perfect for the
ever-changing and fast-paced retail environment. During the course strong ever-changing and fast-paced retail environment. During the course strong
emphasis is laid on personality development, business communication skills emphasis is laid on personality development, business communication skills
and leadership, while incalculating work ethics and a proper career attitude. and leadership, while inculcating work ethics and a proper career attitude.
Gagan Bhaskar, Territory Manager-Cafe Coffee Day Ankita Bhadula, Process Associate, Royal Bank of Scotland,
(RM) 2015-17 PGDM(RM) 2011-13
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Eligibility Criteria & Selection Procedure for PGDM - RM
The candidate must hold a Bachelors Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, of any of the universities or declared to be deemed as a university or possess an
equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
The Candidate has to appear in the Admission Test (CAT/MAT/ATMA/XAT/CMAT).Obtain, fill in and submit the application form to JIMS
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