Next level training for retail leaders of the future
Calling retail leaders of the future: 缅北强奸鈥檚 Bensadoun School of Retail Management is launching a unique Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) designed to equip students with the tools they need to thrive in the rapidly evolving post-COVID retail industry.
鈥淭he MMR will combine analytics, sustainability, creativity and management to prepare students to become retail leaders of the future,鈥� said Professor Morty Yalovsky, Dean of 缅北强奸鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management. 鈥淚t is the only Masters program of its kind to prepare students for the shifting priorities anticipated in tomorrow鈥檚 economy enabling students to either transition seamlessly into retail or take their existing retail careers to the next level.鈥�
The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of e-commerce is driving rapid technological innovations in the retail sector. 鈥淣ow more than ever it is important to understand how big data, machine learning, artificial intelligence and smart infrastructure are changing the supply chains of tomorrow,鈥� said Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management. 鈥淭o meet the retail industry鈥檚 ever-changing needs, MMR students will exit the program not only with solid academic credentials but with invaluable practical experience.鈥�
Offered in twelve or sixteen-month options, the program is designed to prepare students from any academic background and experience level for a variety of careers in retail such as marketing, strategy, operations, data science, tech/consulting, and supply chain management. There is no other program in the world which looks at management in retailing from end to end.
The MMR features a comprehensive curriculum that integrates advanced retail concepts and real-world experiential learning opportunities in various sectors such as fashion/beauty, food/grocery, financial services, hospitality/entertainment, intelligent mobility, among others. MMR students have the opportunity to participate in internships with the School鈥檚 major retail partners, learn about managing all levels of a retail operation using the latest technologies offered in the School鈥檚 state-of-the-art Retail Innovation Lab, and take part in an optional international study trip to learn about retail operations in a booming metropolis abroad.
Students can apply to be part of the first cohort of the Master of Management in Retailing. To attend an upcoming information session, register online.
About 缅北强奸鈥檚 Bensadoun School of Retail Management:
Opened in 2018 after a $25 million donation by the Bensadoun Family Foundation, 缅北强奸's Bensadoun School of Retail Management was created to educate and empower a global network of interdisciplinary thinkers and practitioners who research, envision, and prototype a dynamic and successful world of retail. The Bensadoun School is working to be the best source of talent and ideas for a retail industry that enables sustainable consumption and healthier societies. Learn more about the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.
About 缅北强奸
Founded in Montreal, Quebec, in 1821, 缅北强奸 is a leading Canadian post-secondary institution. It has two campuses, 11 faculties, 13 professional schools, 300 programs of study and over 40,000 students, including more than 10,200 graduate students. 缅北强奸 attracts students from over 150 countries around the world, its 12,800 international students making up 31% per cent of the student body. Over half of 缅北强奸 students claim a first language other than English, including approximately 19% of our students who say French is their mother tongue.
