B.Voc in Retail Management
A three-year degree training students for jobs in sales, retail operations and e-commerce.
Description
B.Voc in Retail Management is a three-year undergraduate degree that trains students in retail operations, sales, customer service and e-commerce. It is designed for the growing retail and e-commerce industry.
Students learn retail management, store operations, sales and customer service, inventory management, retail marketing, e-commerce, supply chain basics and retail analytics. The course includes store internships and live retail projects.
Graduates work as store managers, retail operations executives, sales executives, category managers and e-commerce executives in retail chains (Reliance, Trent, Future Group), e-commerce companies and D2C brands.
Entrance Exams
University / State Entrance Exams (CUET, etc.)
Respective universities
Many universities admit students via entrance tests covering English, reasoning and general awareness.
Direct / Merit-based Admission
Private colleges
Several private colleges offer admission on the basis of Class 12 marks and a personal interview.
Job Roles
Store Manager
Manages store operations, sales, staff and customer experience.
Retail Operations Executive
Handles day-to-day retail operations, inventory and visual merchandising.
Sales Executive
Drives sales and customer service in retail stores and outlets.
Category / E-Commerce Executive
Manages product categories and online listings for retail and e-commerce brands.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
Retail chains and e-commerce companies pay at the higher end.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
Store managers and category managers earn more with experience.
Senior (7+ yrs / Area Manager)
Area and regional managers at large chains earn well above this range.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
- Amity University, Noida (retail programmes)
- Christ University, Bengaluru
- Private B.Voc retail colleges (state-wise)
- Retailers Association’s Skill Council (RAS) training partners