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Main RMI Number
408-554-4960

SCU - St. Joseph's Hall
Room # 108




"I can honestly say that without the leadership and direction of the RMI program, I would not be where I am today."


John Strain '90

CIO
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.


Course Descriptions
How to apply
Internship Req.
Student Activities
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Cynthia M. Gamage
Associate Director, RMI
Santa Clara University
Phone: 408-554-4961
Fax: 408-554-4777
CGAMAGE@SCU.EDU


Retail Studies Minor Requirements & Scheduling

The main objective of the Retail Studies Program is to provide students with the qualifications to enter the exciting and dynamic retail industry in such fields as buying & planning, e.commerce, store management, global sourcing, and information technology. The Retail Studies Program is open to undergraduates in all fields within the University.

Participation in the Program provides students with a strong business background in the use of consumer information & information technology, as well as an opportunity to explore the retail field in depth through both an Internship and the Senior Seminars. The Institute also sponsors pre-placement events for participants in the Retail Studies Program.

In addition to completing a set of core requirements, students pursue either a multi-channel or internet retailing option which allows for more in-depth study in their areas of interest.

Core Requirements & Options
Scheduling

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Core Requirements
The following is a list of the core courses required to receive a Minor in Retail Studies.

Managerial Communication
COMM 20 or MGMT 171

Technology / Information Systems
ARTS 70; COMM 12; OMIS 34 (or equivalent); or SOCI 49/149

Microeconomics
ECON 1

Statistics
OMIS 40; COMM 110; PSYC 40; or MATH 8

Principles of Marketing
MKTG 181

Multi-Channel Retailing
MKTG 165

Summer Internship
BUSN
198; or
other internship **

Senior Seminars -
(Fall & Winter)
MKTG 168 & MKTG 169

Two Options
Multi-Channel

Business Decisions
ACTG 11

Computer Concepts
OMIS 17*

Organization and Management
MGMT 160

Internet Retailing

Computer Imaging
ART 74 or 174


Graphic Design
ART 74 or 174

E*Commerce
MKTG 175; ARTS 177; OMIS 111; OMIS 111 or OMIS 113

For Further Information Contact:

Retail Management Institute
Santa Clara University
Phone: 408-554-4960
Fax: 408-554-4777
rmi@SCU.EDU

Office Hours - 9:00-5:00 M-F

Course Recommended Scheduling
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Course Requirements
Recommended Scheduling
Core Courses
Fresh. Soph. Junior Senior
Managerial Communication
COMM 20 or MGMT 171
xx xx xx

Technology / Information Systems
ARTS 70; COMM 12; OMIS 34 (or equivalent); or SOCI 49/149

xx xx xx

Microeconomics
ECON 1

xx xx

Statistics
OMIS 40; COMM 110; PSYC 40;
or MATH 8

xx xx

Principles of Marketing
MKTG 181

F or W

Multi-Channel Retailing
MKTG 165

Spring

Summer Internship
BUSN 198; or other internship**

Summer
Senior Seminars - (Fall & Winter)
MKTG 168 & MKTG 169
F & W
Multi-Channel Option
Business Decisions
ACTG 11
xx xx
Computer Concepts
OMIS 17*
xx xx
Organization and Management
MGMT 160
xx xx xx
Internet Retailing Option
Computer Imaging
ARTS ART 74 or 174
xx xx xx

Graphic Design
ARTS ART 74 or 174

xx xx xx

E*Commerce
MKTG 175; ARTS 177; OMIS 111; OMIS 111 or OMIS 113

xx xx
xx = flexible, based on student's schedule and course availability; please check all course prerequisites. Contact Professor Kirthi Kalyanam, Director with specific questions: 217 St. Joseph's Hall; 408-554-2705 or kkalyanam@scu.edu.

*OMIS 17 cannot be waived
**Other internships that are completed for your major but are retailing related.

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