Bachelor in Retail Management with Specialization in Automotive Retail

Introduction of the Sector

Retailing is a vital part of the business industry that involves selling products and services to consumers. With the tremendous growth of the economy, retail management has emerged as one of the fastest growing careers in India. The enormous expansion of the sector has thrown up a big demand for skilled professionals in the field. The Indian retail industry has undergone drastic changes with consumers looking at convenience with a multiplicity of choices under one roof. It has generated huge employment opportunities, changing the face of retailing in India. As the sector is booming in India, a career in the retail sector promises growth potential for ambitious youngsters.

Programme Introduction

Bachelor in Retail Management with specialization in Automotive Retail is an undergraduate program that allows students to acquire excellent technical and soft skills in automobile sales. This unique course which is designed in collaboration with MSIL will enable the students to achieve fast-paced career growth in the automobile retail industry. The course curriculum covers full spectrum of business processes involved in automobile retail field that allows the candidates to learn about various aspects of retail business through OJT in Maruti Suzuki showrooms. In the first year, students will be required to attend class room training and in second & third year, students will be required to attend 5 days of OJT per week at Maruti Suzuki Dealership in Mumbai. Students will have an opportunity of ‘Earn while you Learn’ and get stipend for 24 months starting with Rs. 8000/- per month in the 2nd year and Rs. 9000/- per month in the 3rd year. - *Change the programme introduction as follows*

Eligibility for Admission

The eligibility for admission to Bachelor in Retail Management with Specialization in Automotive Retail shall be 10+2 or equivalent, in any stream.

Career Prospects/Job Role

Opportunity for also placement at Maruti Suzuki Dealerships and build a fast-paced career in automobile retail. Start career as a Relationship Manager and move up the ladder based on performance. This program is focused on imparting industry relevant technical and soft skills to the students, making them readily employable in the automobile retail value chain. Other job prospects comprise of Retail Departmental Manager, Retail Store Manager, Visual Merchandiser