Forget about dry theory. Media-Saturn has a different idea of an outstanding study program. Be prepared to be challenged: International Retail Management combines in-depth academic studies with practical work experience. You will attend lectures given by professors who have worked for a number of years in the retail sector at a variety of international and multinational companies. They will teach you everything there is to know about the retail industry. Your studies will include group and project work, case studies, presentations, interactive lectures and instructive discussions. Here is an overview of the program’s content:
The studies are divided into basic and advanced courses. The basic courses are held during the first three semesters and cover the following areas:
Library
- Principles of Retail Management
- Principles of Economics
- Quantitative Methods
- Management Information Systems
- Business Law
- International Retail Marketing
- International Accounting and Taxation
- International Retail Costing
- International Finance Management
- Operative Management and Organisation
- Human Resource Management and CSR
- Culture and Projects
- Foreign languages such as German, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese
Once you have successfully completed the basic courses, you dive into the fundamentals of the retail industry from the fourth semester on in the advanced courses. These courses cover the following areas:
- Strategic Retail Management
- Globalization in Retail
- Brand & Communication Management
- Sourcing, Range & Service Management
- Retail Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- E-Commerce Business in Retail
- International Projects
- Retail Controlling
- International Sales, Multi-Channel & Price Management
- International Real Estate Management
- International Leadership
- Business Simulation and Seminar
- Electives
- Research & Presentation Methods
- Bachelor Thesis
Forget about textbooks. Let’s get practical. We think: A solid theoretical foundation is important – but it needs to be grounded in practice.
During semester breaks you’ll have the opportunity via internships within the Media-Saturn Group to put the theoretical knowledge you gained at university into practice. Your internships take place at our Media Markt and Saturn stores as well as at the corporate and local headquarters of our foreign subsidiaries. This allows you to get to know the company from scratch.
The highlight: A seven-month-internship. Forget about superficial and gain some truly fascinating behind-the-scene insights. This internship is the point when you will lay the foundation for your future career.
The contact with Media-Saturn is obviously intense during your internships but also during the semester you will experience a strong support. We will provide you with project work, guest speakers, company presentations and workshops that will allow you to further develop your skills and help make you a part of Media-Saturn. When you have successfully completed your studies, we will help identify and develop your talents and strengths and set you on the path for a successful career at our company.