Course Description
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Course Name
Distribution and Retail
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Economics, Management, Marketing
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Pre-requisite: Principles of Marketing 1 or Principles of Marketing 2 or the equivalent of one of them.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module covers marketing channels, some major principles of retailing and issues of ethics and sustainability. The
module studies the interaction of intermediaries through the channel with emphasis on their interaction and the
interdependencies brought about through increasing reliance on technological interaction. Some of the issues driving
retailing both in store and on-line are looked at from the retail management perspective examining the principles
driving competitiveness in retail organisations in different retail sectors. The module also considers wider social,
political, economic and environmental responsibilities of distributors and retailers (if any).
Assessment: Group Presentation (25%) ; Essay (25%) ; Report (50%).
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