discover ryerson - retail management 2014

TED ROGERS SCHOOL OF RETAIL MANAGEMENT

WHY RETAIL?

• The Canadian retail sector employs 2 million people, 12% of the working population• 600,000 of this amount are in

management or tactical roles

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

• Largest undergraduate business school in Canada• Academic and Applied Learning• 92% of students employed in first 6 months

Ted Rogers School of ManagementTed Rogers School

of Business Management

Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and

Tourism Management

Ted Rogers School of Retail Management

Ted Rogers School of Information Technology

Management

Health Services Management

Accounting and Finance

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

• Less than 5% of business schools in the world have this accreditation

• More highly educated professors• More individualized feedback on all student work• An extremely detailed strategic plan to ensure that your

curriculum is current, your ties to the industry are relevant, and your opportunities for employment upon graduation are plentiful

SCHOOL FACTS• Launched in 1998• Unique in Ontario• 125 first year students in fall 2013• Applicants/Accepted Ratio 8:1• Minimum CGPA 75%• Male/Female ratio 40/60%

THE PROGRAMThe Retail Management program was designed with the input of industry leaders

Our strong link with industry has resulted in a highly relevant program that blends the most modern aspects of retail

As retail faces dramatic changes in consumer behaviour, new technologies, international competition, and changing customer base, new strategies are essential

ADVISORY COUNCILComprised of 17 senior executives including…

ILYA BAHARNATIONAL LEADER, RETAIL & CONSUMER CONSULTINGPRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS

DIANE J. BRISEBOISPRESIDENT & CEORETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA

JOHN CAPOZZOLOSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, EBANKTD CANADA TRUST

DAVID SKINNERVICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONSCOSTCO WHOLESALE

DOUG NATHANSONSENIOR VICE-PRESIDENTCANADIAN TIRE

LICINIA BENNETTAVP TALENT ACQUISITIONWINNERS

STEVE MATYASPRESIDENTSTAPLES CANADA

NAN OLDROYDVICE PRESIDENT HRLOBLAW COMPANIES LTD

INTERNSHIPS•All students must complete an internship / work placement prior to graduation.

• Typically 12 to 16 weeks long - during the summer (minimum of 400 hour)

• Each internship puts “theory into action” with measurable, realistic and achievable goals.

• Annual Internship fair and guidance from the school help you find a placement.

• The following is a partial list of recent student internships:

o Visual Merchandising Intern o Assistant / Department Manager o Consumer Research Coordinator o Assistant Buying Intern o Marketing / Public Relations Assistant o Tenant Coordinator o Leasing Intern o Planning & Allocation Assistant

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Over $170,000 in retail scholarships each year! (In addition to university-wide and external scholarships)

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDSThe Retail Council of Canada’s

Retail as a Career Scholarship Program

26 $1,000 scholarships to be awarded. 1 is valued at $5,000

Deadline to apply is Monday March 31, 2014

http://www.retailcouncil.org/education

RETAIL WEEKA week-long series of events including workshops, speaker

sessions, and speed mentoring that give students an opportunity to network with Retail Executives

MICHAEL BELCOURT LECTURE SERIES

BONNIE BROOKSVICE CHAIRMANHBC

LEONARD SIMPSONFOUNDERTOWN SHOES

MICHAEL BUDMAN & DON GREENCO-FOUNDERSROOTS

JOE MIMRANDESIGNER & ENTREPRENEUR JOE FRESH

NORMAN JASKOLKAPRESIDENTALDO GROUP INTERNATIONAL

WINDOW WONDERLANDDesign a Visual Display at a retail store along

Yonge and Dundas

NEW YORK CITY

CHINA STUDY TRIP

STUDY IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

STUDY EXCHANGEPotential Locations Include

- London, England- Paris or Nice, France- Amsterdam, Netherlands- Dublin, Ireland- Hung Hom, Hong Kong- Melbourne, Australia- Santiago, Chile- Stirling, Scotland- and more…

QUESTIONS?Email us….

General Inquiries retmgt@ryerson.ca