2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
DESN5325M Global Fashion Retail Management
30 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Bruce Carnie
Email: b.w.carnie@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2021/22
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module will examine contemporary retail strategy and operations, with a focus on the specific challenges facing global fashion retailers. Through the use of examples, case studies and guest lectures, the module will introduce you to a broad range of issues, including the internationalisation of fashion retailing, retail brand management, the global fashion supply chain, sustainability for fashion retailers and managing multi and omni-channel retailing.Objectives
This module will examine contemporary retail strategy and operations, with a focus on the specific challenges facing global fashion retailers. Through the use of examples, case studies and guest lectures, the module will introduce you to a broad range of issues, including the internationalisation of fashion retailing, retail brand management, the global fashion supply chain, sustainability for fashion retailers and managing multi and omni-channel retailing.Learning outcomes
1. Develop your understanding of the global supply chain for fashion products;
2. Develop your understanding of fashion retail marketing and the changing international environment;
3. Develop your understanding of the theoretical and operational practices of fashion retail management and their inter-relationships
Skills outcomes
On completion of this module, you should be able to:
• demonstrate a critical understanding of the global fashion supply chain;
• demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of global fashion retailing;
• understand the factors which can have an influence on retail strategies and processes and evaluate the means by which retail organisations can develop sustainable competitive advantage;
• demonstrate a knowledge of multi and omni-channel retailing techniques;
Syllabus
The module will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and group work sessions, over two semesters
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Presentation | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 21 | 1.00 | 21.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 255.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 45.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will receive formative feedback which is constructive and related to the assessment criteria, andincludes guidance on how to improve for future assignments as follows:
Group Project Report – draft (600 words draft – 2 weeks prior to final submission)
Group Presentation – draft (Slide Presentation draft – 10 slides – 1 week prior to group presentation)
Reflective Log – draft (450 words draft – 2 weeks prior to final submission)
For the Academic Integrity content – although not formally assessed the students will be provided with a work sheet, instructions and opportunity to undertake a sample review of a Turnitin report. In addition, students will be required to demonstrate their reflection on their individual Turnitin reports. Audio feedback will be provided for each student through Minerva Turnitin.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Group Project | ... | 30.00 |
| Oral Presentation | ... | 10.00 |
| Reflective log | ... | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 21/02/2022
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