Associate Degree in
Merchandising & Retailing

Merchandising professionals are in demand. The Associate Degree in Merchandising and Retailing offers a focus on retail operations and general operations management. The program is designed to provide students with both technical and business knowledge needed in the retail management field. Students will also have a broad knowledge of business in general, and how business principles relate to various merchandising fields.

Entry requirements

Pass an ‘O’ Level or an equivalent qualification from a recognition institution by the local Ministry of Education.

Programme Structure
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
  • Creative and Innovation Studies
  • Human Communication
  • Introduction to Business Management
  • Introduction to Computer Skills
  • Presentation, Research & Study Skills
  • Professional Communication Skills 1
  • Business Mathematics
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Business Economics
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Principles of Merchandising
  • Professional Communication Skills 2

Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
  • Principles of Entrepreneurship
  • Business Planning
  • Leadership Skills & Competencies
  • Concept of Organization
  • Business Statistics
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Introduction to Advertising
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Business Ethics

Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
  • Industry Training
  • Project Report
  • International Marketing
  • Product Development
  • Design & Display
  • Merchandising Decision
  • Customer & Service Marketing
  • Internet Commerce