PGDM Retail Management programme at JIMS is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of HRD, Government of India. It is accredited from National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for excellence in quality education and equivalent to MBA Degree by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Developed in conjunction with the experts from the retail industry, JIMS PGDM- Retail Management taps into India’s wealth of cutting-edge retail expertise. It helps meet the growing demands for the professionalization of retail management by developing managers with the practical skills and intellectual ability to succeed in this fast-paced and global business environment.

The two year PGDM- RM programme aims to provide students with the comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and applied aspects of Retail Management along with other functional areas such as Marketing, Finance and E-commerce; to equip students with the practical, research and analytical skills necessary for a professional management career in the retail trade or an allied sector. The skills and knowledge gained on this course makes the student a highly valuable asset in retail, marketing, e-commerce and banking & finance sector.

The course provides a comprehensive knowledge of the concepts and processes involved in retailing and allied sectors. It covers both theoretical and practical approaches relevant to best practices in the national and international retail business. Students learn important business skills such as budgeting; problem solving, consultancy and team management. From the very start of the course students get the opportunity to learn from retail professionals. Field trips give the chance to explore different types of retail environments and meet practising managers. Guest speakers are regularly invited to discuss curriculum topics and to provide professional insights on contemporary issues.