In this program, you'll gain the foundational knowledge of a business degree and specialized training in retail industry trends and topics. You’ll complete the business core while developing skills in accounting, marketing and organizational leadership. To build your retail expertise, the program includes 18 credit hours of coursework focused on industry-specific topics, including services marketing and quality management.
With a retail management degree concentration, you can pursue careers in purchasing, store management, sales and other areas of retail. You’ll be prepared with the skills to supervise retail operations at every level, from managing staff to creating solutions for compliance, sustainability and marketing needs.
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in retail management focuses on creating seamless and impactful consumer experiences. You’ll explore the strategies behind successful retail operations, learn to lead teams, optimize sales performance and adapt to evolving market trends. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to drive growth across local, national and global retail environments.
This degree prepares you to pursue leadership roles across the retail industry and beyond. Upon graduation, you’ll be a standout candidate for roles in compliance, customer service, advertising, sales and more. Career examples include, but are not limited to:
The W. P. Carey School of Business faculty is passionate about innovative research and impact. Our school fosters an environment of global thinking, with a cohort of award-winning faculty from six continents around the globe and a student body that represents more than 100 countries. Faculty accolades include:
- National Academy of Sciences members.
- Renowned journal publications.
- Speakers at national conferences.
The W. P. Carey School of Business is one of the top business schools in the country. Our AACSB-accredited business school is committed to delivering excellent quality and value. Our U.S. News & World Report rankings reflect our commitment to academics, groundbreaking research and positive student outcomes.
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.
First-year applicants who meet the requirements for ASU first-year student admission are eligible for direct admission to the W. P. Carey School of Business Bachelor of Arts degree program. To be admitted to ASU, you must be a high school graduate and meet one of the following criteria:
*ASU and W. P. Carey do not require the writing portion of these tests.
- An SAT Reasoning score of 1120* (March 2016 and after) or 1040* (prior to March 2016) for residents
- An SAT Reasoning score of 1180* (March 2016 and after) or 1110* (prior to March 2016) for nonresidents
- ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
- A high school class ranking in the top 25 percent
- An overall, unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 in competency courses defined by ASU (4.0 = A)
If you are a transfer student applying to the W. P. Carey School of Business Bachelor of Arts degree program, you are eligible for direct admission if you have met the following requirements:
- ASU transfer student admission requirements
- 3.0 cumulative ASU GPA (if you have attended ASU)
- 3.0 cumulative transfer GPA (if you have attended another institution)
- Minimum grade requirements must be met for all critical tracking courses taken (applicable only if student falls under critical tracking requirements)
An ASU Academic Integrity violation may preclude a student from entering or changing W. P. Carey academic programs.
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No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.