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The retail and service sector forms the core of today's consumer-driven economy. This curriculum covers essential topics including shopper psychology and purchasing choices, pricing strategies, retail procurement procedures, customer service excellence, product display techniques, inventory organization, and property management for commercial spaces. Industry leaders frequently visit campus to engage with students and deliver guest lectures. Retail majors and minors can also secure compensated summer internships with affiliated companies, working on supervised academic projects.
Alumni from the Retailing and Services program pursue diverse careers across multiple retail segments, from apparel to supermarkets, holding positions in procurement, logistics, marketing, and business advisory roles. The program also provides strong foundations for those interested in launching their own retail businesses or franchise operations.