About the Program

Lead with highly competitive skills in one of the largest industries in the world through the Bachelor of Science in Retail Technology and Consumer Science program. Study technological disruptions in the retail industry, modern customers behavior, and how to gather and analyze big data in developing business strategies. BSRTCS graduates will be ready for the future of work with specialized skills in the areas of Retail Marketing, Consumer Psychology, Information Technology, and Data Science.

Competencies

Utilize omnichannel retail marketing strategies to satisfy the changing consumer needs/wants and varying purchasing habits
Analyze human behavior and generate consumer insights
Employ disruptive technologies in retail management innovations
Apply data science and business analytics to drive understanding of the changing market and consumer behavior
Manage a strategic business unit for economic sustainability
Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility

Career Opportunities

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Program Curriculum

First Year

FIRST YEAR - FIRST TERM	UNITS		PRE-REQUISITE(S)
Understanding the Self	3
Computer Productivity Tools		1
Retail Principles	3
General Psychology	3
Mathematics in the Modern World	3
Euthenics	1
National Service Training Program 1	3
Physical Education 1 (Physical Fitness & Conditioning)	2
TOTAL	19

FIRST YEAR - SECOND TERM	UNITS		PRE-REQUISITE(S)
Purposive Communication 1	3
Ethics	3
Retail Finance	3		Retail Principles
Web Technologies 1	2	1
Behavioral Economics	3		General Psychology
Physical Education 2 (Rhythmic Dancing)	2		Physical Education 1 (Physical Fitness & Conditioning)
National Service Training Program 2	3
TOTAL	20

Second year

SECOND YEAR - FIRST TERM	UNITS		PRE-REQUISITE(S)
Rizal's Life and Works	3
Readings in Philippine History	3
The Entrepreneurial Mind	3
Building and Managing Customer Relationships	3
Introduction to Data Science	3
Digital Graphics and Image Manipulation	2	1
TOTAL	18

SECOND YEAR - SECOND TERM	UNITS		PRE-REQUISITE(S)
Purposive Communication 2	3		Purposive Communication 1
Art Appreciation	3
Science, Technology and Society	3
Introduction to Business Analytics	3
Web Technologies 2	2	1	Web Technologies 1
Retail Promotion and Visual Merchandising	2	1	Retail Principles
Euthenics 2	1		Euthenics 1
TOTAL	19

SECOND YEAR - SUMMER	UNITS		PRE-REQUISITE(S)
Practicum 1 - 300 hours (Retail Marketing and Operations)		3	Euthenics 2
TOTAL	3

Third year

THIRD YEAR - FIRST TERM	UNITS		PRE-REQUISITE(S)
The Contemporary World	3
Operations Retail Management	3
Introduction to FinTech	3
Retail Channel Strategies	3
Exploratory Data Analysis	2	1
Quantitative Methods	2	1
Physical Education 3 (Individual and Dual Sports)	2		Physical Education 1 (Physical Fitness & Conditioning)
TOTAL	20

THIRD YEAR - SECOND TERM	UNITS		PRE-REQUISITE(S)
Great Books	3
E-Business Platforms	3
Database Design	2	1
Machine Learning and Data Mining	2	1
Supply Chain Management	2	1	Operations Retail Management
Physical Education 4 (Team Sports)	2		Physical Education 1 (Physical Fitness & Conditioning)
TOTAL	17

Fourth year

FOURTH YEAR - FIRST TERM	UNITS		PRE-REQUISITE(S)
Elective 1	3
Elective 2	2	1
Strategic Retail Management	3
Big Data Analytics	2	1	Introduction to Business Analytics
Business Ethics and Consumer Protection	3
TOTAL	18

FOURTH YEAR - SECOND TERM	UNITS		PRE-REQUISITE(S)
Practicum 2 - 300 hours (Retail Technology and Analytics)		3	4th year standing; Practicum 1- 300 hours (Retail Marketing and Operations)
Capstone Project		3	4th year standing
TOTAL	6

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