Course Catalogue

To produce graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the contribution that disciplines and concepts play in explaining the nature and development of retail.

To produce graduates who understand the structure, operation and organisation of the retail industry in both domestic and international dimensions.

To produce graduates who have a comprehensive understanding of vocationally relevant management concepts applicable to the retail industry.

To produce graduates who can critically evaluate information and data and demonstrate independent thinking perhaps challenging previously held assumptions.

To produce graduates who are able to function competently as reflective professionals and who can assume responsibility for themselves and others.

To produce graduates who understand the impacts of retail upon communities and the importance of sustainability and social responsibility within an international retail context.

To produce graduates who engage with the development of employability skills

Acquisition of skills (1-6) is gained through structured lectures, workshops, fieldwork and seminars. Group exercises and presentations ensure that students gain an understanding and experience of teamwork. Work related learning enables students to apply theory to practical situations. Independent study is encouraged and is supported by formal lectures, workshops and tutorial sessions. Students are encouraged to use a variety of ICT and media to broaden their understanding of the subject.

Formal evaluation of knowledge and understanding is achieved through a variety of methods including examinations, assessed coursework such as essays, reports, learning logs, blogs, journal posts, case studies portfolios and individual and group presentations (7-14).

Acquisition of intellectual skills (7-14) is secured throughout the programme as students engage in tasks within structured lectures, workshops, fieldwork, seminars, group exercises and workshops.

Intellectual skills (7-14) are assessed throughout the programme in examinations and coursework, for example case studies, essays, annotated bibliographies, individual and group reports, portfolios, research projects and presentations.

Acquisition of professional practical skills (15-20) is secured throughout the programme as students engage in tasks within structured lectures, workshops, fieldwork, seminars, group exercises and workshops. Additionally engagement with work-related learning considerably will boost students' professional practical skills.

Skills 15-20 are assessed through a variety of assessment methods including individual and group presentations, fieldwork projects and work related learning experience The development of students' transferable skills (21-26) occurs throughout the programme; communication skills, effective time management, exploiting ICT , exploiting numerical data, working independently and with others, are fostered across modules and in group working, task-based seminars, workshops and work-related learning experience.

Communication skills are assessed across modules in tasks such as essays, reports, portfolios, blogs, journal posts, case studies, fieldwork projects, exam and research projects. Group-working skills are assessed through group-based projects.

DCT is experienced in sourcing and supporting work related learning and continues to offer work related learning opportunities to students.