MKT 110 - Retailing

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of the importance of retailing in American business and covers the concepts of store location, layout, merchandising, display, pricing, inventory control, promotional programs and profit management.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032, MAT 032 or MAT 100, and RDG 032 with minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

The influence of retailing on the American economy
Planning in retailing
The retailing environment
Location analysis
Management of retail operations
Retail administration
New store proposals

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Computer with Internet access
Word processing software (must be able to save Word format)
Anti-virus software

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the influence of retailing on the American economy.
Summarize the elements of planning in retailing.
Contrast the types of forces in the retailing environment.
Classify the decisions associated with location analysis.
Demonstrate the tools utilized in the management of retail operations.
Review issues associated with retail administration.
Create a proposal for a new retail store.

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Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023