Retail Innovation, MR
The Master of Retail Innovation graduate degree program prepares graduates to advance
their careers and lead the retail industry.
This innovative graduate degree provides advanced knowledge in three core areas:
- Strategic leadership
- Emerging retail technologies
- Data analytics
The specialized curriculum includes a solid foundation in business management and
in-depth analysis of the industry's driving forces, including ESG, retail disruption,
and consumer insights in the age of digital transformation.
Admission Requirements
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Requirements
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Direct Master's Accelerator
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Advanced Master's Accelerator
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Academic English
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GPA
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3.0
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2.5
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2.5
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IELTS
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6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0)
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6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5)
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4.5
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TOEFL
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80 (no sub-score below 18)
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74 (no sub-score below 16)
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50
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Qualifying Undergraduate Degrees
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Any four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
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Any four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
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Any four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
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Additional Entry Requirements
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Statement of Purpose that demonstrates an understanding and interest in career prospects related to the
degree.
GRE score unless waived
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Available Entry
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Fall or Spring
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Fall or Spring
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Fall, Spring or Summer
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Note: The MR program does not require a thesis.
Sample Coursework:
- HRSM Statistics (closed)
- Advanced Retail Promotion and Social Media Analytics
- Customer Experience Optimization in the Retail Environment
- Retail Logistics
- Competitive Strategies in Retailing
- Financial Management for Retailers
Progression Details
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Program
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Credits Earned Towards Degree
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Progression Requirements
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Direct Master's Accelerator
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9
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Not applicable - student is already enrolled in degree program
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Advanced Master's Accelerator
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6-9
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3.0 GPA with no course grade lower than a B and successful completion of the English
language courses
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Pre-Sessional English
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0
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Successful completion of all Pre-Sessional English program course content and approval
from Master’s Accelerator team
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Total credits required for degree: 30 (no thesis required)