The part-time MSc in Internet Retailing is awarded upon completion of six modules, each of which takes place over one academic term, plus a final dissertation. Delegates can choose to end their study at the end of any stage to qualify for the appropriate award.
Teaching is delivered through a blend of face-to-face seminars which act as practical "kick-off" sessions for each module, and supported self-study involving weekly tasks, group discussions and tutorial sessions, in addition to personal reading, all of which are managed via our online learning environment. All modules are compulsory for this qualification and there are no electives. Assessment is by assignment only (one per module + the dissertation).
| Year 1 — Postgraduate Certificate in Internet Retailing awarded on completion | |
|---|---|
| Module 1: Market and Customer Insight for Internet Retailing | |
| University Induction | Held at MMU |
|
Introduction to Internet Retailing (1 day) Internet Retailing and Multichannel Marketing (2 days) The Analytical Underpinnings of Internet Retailing (1 day) |
Three core courses delivered by Econsultancy |
| Discussion day | Held at MMU |
| First assignment due | |
| Module 2: Product and Service Development | |
|
Products and Services for Sale (1 day) Shaping the Shop (1 day) Online Merchandising (1 day) |
Three core courses delivered by Econsultancy |
| Discussion day | Held at MMU |
| Second assignment due | |
| Module 3: Marketing, Strategy and Planning in Internet Retailing | |
| Three MMU taught days | Held at MMU |
| Third assignment due | |
| Year 2 — Postgraduate Diploma in Internet Retailing awarded on completion | |
| Module 4: Internet Retailing Operations and IT Logistics | |
|
Logistics (1 day) Mastering IT Toolsets (1 day) Operations Supporting Internet Retailing (1 day) |
Three core courses delivered by Econsultancy |
| Discussion day | Held at MMU |
| Fourth assignment due | |
| Module 5: Strategy and People for Internet Retailing Leaders | |
|
Developing an Internet Retailing Strategy (1 day) Leading Digital Teams (1 day) New Advances in Internet Retailing (1 day) |
Three core courses delivered by Econsultancy |
| Discussion day | Held at MMU |
| Fifth assignment due | |
| Module 6: Developing Professional Practice | |
| Three MMU taught days | Held at MMU |
| Sixth assignment due | |
| Year 3 — MSc in Internet Retailing | |
| Dissertation Training (3 days) | Held at MMU |
| Dissertation due | |
| Graduation | Held at MMU |
