With malls selling identical products at almost identical prices, how would one attract the consumers? According to research, consumers make their choice based on the quality of service they experience while at the mall. Retail Managers oversee everything in a mall, right from how the sales staff speak and behave to how the merchandise is displayed, to the ambience and more.

According to a recent study, organized retail will constitute 10% of total retailing across India by 2010. From 2006 to 2010, the organized sector would grow at an estimated 49.53% per annum. Let's see just exactly what numbers these reports translate to. We're looking at 500+ malls and 200+ hypermarkets to be up by 2010. Currently, the retail industry has 70,000+ jobs available on its shelves for middle management positions. With the buying capacity of the Indian consumer on a steady upswing over the recent years, the future of the Retail Industry is promising.

Key Features of the Program

• Employment – Focused Curriculum
  The Program curriculum has been designed in consultation with industry experts therefore making it industry – authenticated. The course content developed by the experts focuses more on the practical aspects of the industry.
• Industry Experts as Faculty
  The faculty from the Industry are invited to take lectures. Real life illustrations will be discussed in class to give you a better understanding of the industry. In addition to these, case studies discussions, group activities, presentations, role-plays in class.  
• Program focuses on building technical and soft skills
  The Program includes sessions on Business Communication, Computer skills, Selling Skills that would make you confident to face the corporate world.
• Assistance for Job Placement
  IMS Proschool has associations with leading organisations in diverse industries which will provide as stepping stone for your career.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate should be a graduate from any stream with minimum of 50% in graduation and should have minimum one year of work experience. MBAs can also apply for this program.

Program Content

The program comprises six modules viz.

• Understanding Retail Business
• Understanding Retail Consumers
• Managing Human Resources in Retail Stores
• Stores Operation and Management
• Business Communication
• Professional Selling Skills

Program Duration:
The program is a one year part time program, with 3 hours of classroom sessions twice a week (Monday and Tuesday).

EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATION

The students will be evaluated on

• Class Assignments
• Assessment Tests
• Final Assessment Test

The candidates should have scored a minimum of 50% to qualify for the Certification.

INFRASTRUCTURE

• Wi- fi environment: Each student will have access to Wi-fi enabled computer in the classroom.
  
• Air Conditioned Classrooms: All classrooms are airconditioned.
  
• Modern Presentation Aids: Each Classroom is equipped with smart boards, LCD projectors and state of the art AV systems.

Cities where IMS Proschool Programs Offered.
Currently the program is being offered only in Mumbai and Pune.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Step 1: Students have to submit the Application form available in the prospectus.
Step 2: Appear for a Personal Interview. Students will be intimated about their interview date.

The Last day for form submission is 14th March 2008. The program commences on 22nd March 2008.

How to obtain the Prospectus?

• Students can collect the prospectus in person from the following IMS Office at

• IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd
  E- Block, 6th Floor, NCL Bandra Premises,
  Bandra Kurla Complex,
  Bandra (east), Mumbai - 400 051
  Tel No: 022-66680005

• IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd
  5th Floor, Lotus Court,
  Opp Hotel Panchami,
  Parvati, Satara Road,
  Pune - 411 009
  Tel No 020-24223925/26
  
  
• IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd
  3, 4 Anandrupa Apartment,
  Next to sachi TVS Showroom,
  Parijatnagar,
  Mahatmanagar,
  Link Road,
  Nasik
  Tel no - 9370313430
  
  Or walk in to IMS Centers mentioned above.

Note: The cost of the Prospectus is Rs.250/-.

• Students can request the prospectus by post by sending a covering letter mentioning the name, complete postal address, Contact number and email id, along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 350/- drawn in favour of IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd, payable in Mumbai to the following Address:

• IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd
  E- Block, 6th Floor, NCL Bandra Premises,
  Bandra Kurla Complex,
  Bandra (east), Mumbai - 400 051
  Tel No: 022-66680005

Program Fees: Rs. 95000/- (no installment facility)
Note: IMS Proschool has tied up with HDFC Bank to offer students education loans at special rates only for IMS Proschool Programs. For more information contact the IMS Proschool counsellor