Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why study retail management?
2. What is the different between the Certificate in Retail and Services Management, the Course Series in Retail and Services Management, and the Retail Management part-time degree program?
3. How long does it take to complete the certificate or the degree?
4. Can I apply transfer credits from other post-secondary studies or receive credit for work experience?
5. Where do I start? What should I take first?
6. Is there group work?
7. How much time is involved per week?
8. Are distance education courses the same as courses offered in the classroom?
9. How do I enroll?
10. Who takes the Certificate in Retail and Services Management?
11. What do the Retail Management Course Series include?
1. Why study retail management?
Operating a successful retail business today is becoming a greater challenge than ever before. In addition to identifying new trends, retail managers must analyze changing demographics, build relationships with customers as well as suppliers, and oversee the integration of a global supply chain. Continuing education is a key way to maintain currency and focus on the big picture in both your industry and career.
The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, in partnership with the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management at Ryerson University, offers the only part-time Bachelor of Commerce Degree and certificate programs in Retail Management anywhere in eastern Canada.
2. What is the different between the Certificate in Retail and Services Management, the Course Series in Retail and Services Management, and the Retail Management part-time degree program?
Visit the Program Options page for a description of each program. Courses in the Certificate in Retail Management and the Course Series are the same as the courses part-time degree program. The difference is in the number of courses, length of the program, and the credential you earn (i.e., certificate versus degree)....