Program Description
The Master of Management (M.M.) in Retailing (Non-Thesis) offered by the Desautels Faculty of Management is a course-based program that emphasizes forward-thinking and evolving learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in data analysis, operational efficiency, and innovation to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).
Keywords: retail management, supply chain, MMR, e-commerce.聽
Unique Program Features
- The program aims to bridge the ever-consuming gap between creative, business, and technical leadership;
- The program combines the best features of pure strategy programs like an MBA, creative programs like an MA in Design and Innovation, and a pure development program like an MSc in Analytics;
- Technically strong students get to learn the true business acumen and creativity required to succeed in retail and strategically strong students get to learn the 'Need-to-know' technologies and skills to gain the respect and expertise required to be extremely valuable to retail companies around the globe;
- Students gain perspectives from prominent global business leaders in the retail industry, and learn real-life examples to build on theoretical knowledge taught in the classroom.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- CV/Cover Letter/Work Experience Form;
- GMAT or GRE are mandatory for all applicants, except those with a graduate or undergraduate degree from any Canadian or US University.
- Two reference letters (academic and/or professional) from referees directly responsible for evaluating applicant's performance and potential using the Recommendation Form template available on the program website
- CV must include: employment history, if any, in reverse chronological order (indicating full-time/part-time employment for all experiences, including the internships); educational record in a reverse chronological order (with dates of attendance and degrees earned); any other relevant information, as well as quantitative skills, relevant course work, core competencies, etc.
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
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Program Website
Department Contact
Graduate Program mmr.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Master%20of%20Management%20in%20Retailing) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | March 15 | May 15 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.