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Educational programme aim is to to prepare
highly qualified specialists in the field of category management in retail
trade for purposeful activity in the field of entrepreneurship and trade with
the aim of forming an optimal assortment of goods by conducting a purchasing
policy, selecting suppliers, determining consumer needs, planning supplies,
developing product categories to achieve the planned turnover and increase the
company's profit .
Subject area of the program:
Objects of study: the activities of business entities of
entrepreneurial, trade and/or exchange structures in the production and
circulation of goods and services, which is carried out in order to ensure
their effective management and development.
Training goals: training of specialists capable of
solving complex tasks and problems in the field of entrepreneurship, trade and
exchange activity or in the process of learning, which involves conducting
research and/or implementing innovations under uncertain conditions and requirements.
Theoretical content of the subject area:
theoretical-methodological, scientific-methodical and applied principles of
entrepreneurial, trade and stock exchange activities, which ensure the adoption
of well-founded professional decisions.
Methods, techniques and technologies: a system of
innovative methods, professional methods and management technologies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Human Resources Management
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Educational programme aim is to to prepare
highly qualified specialists in the field of category management in retail
trade for purposeful activity in the field of entrepreneurship and trade with
the aim of forming an optimal assortment of goods by conducting a purchasing
policy, selecting suppliers, determining consumer needs, planning supplies,
developing product categories to achieve the planned turnover and increase the
company's profit .
Subject area of the program:
Objects of study: the activities of business entities of
entrepreneurial, trade and/or exchange structures in the production and
circulation of goods and services, which is carried out in order to ensure
their effective management and development.
Training goals: training of specialists capable of
solving complex tasks and problems in the field of entrepreneurship, trade and
exchange activity or in the process of learning, which involves conducting
research and/or implementing innovations under uncertain conditions and requirements.
Theoretical content of the subject area:
theoretical-methodological, scientific-methodical and applied principles of
entrepreneurial, trade and stock exchange activities, which ensure the adoption
of well-founded professional decisions.
Methods, techniques and technologies: a system of
innovative methods, professional methods and management technologies.
Admission Requirements
130+
01 Aug 2025
Sep
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What positions can you apply for after completing your studies?
A graduate suitable for employment in positions in accordance with the National Classifier of Professions DK 003:2010 can hold the following primary positions: head of a retail enterprise, head of a department (as part of management), marketing director, commercial director, procurement director, head of the sales department (marketing ), head of the commercial department, head of the logistics department, head of the warehouse, chief merchandiser, manager (manager) of logistics, manager (manager) of supply, manager (manager) of sales.
Which enterprises are involved in teaching the program?
Leading retail enterprises of Ukraine: "Silpo-food" LLC, "Epicentr-K" LLC, "EKO" LLC, etc.
What are the main disciplines included in the program?
Mandatory components of the educational program:
Trade management
International trade law
Customer loyalty management
Business analytics systems in retail
Examination of goods
Logistics management
GMP, HACCP and product safety control.
What disciplines can be chosen?
Elective components of the educational program:
Analytics of client data
Safety of life
International logistics
Brand management
Identification and methods of determining falsification of goods
Information wars
Intellectual Property
Qualimetry
Consumer law
Fundamentals of cyber security
Psychology of business communication
Franchising
Trade negotiations and commercial diplomacy
Sales management and merchandising
Project management.
Are there opportunities for academic mobility for students?
The program provides in-depth theoretical and special practical training, is carried out in an active research environment.
The program requires special practical training in retail structures, provides opportunities for the implementation of the program of external and internal academic mobility of participants in the educational process
Retail Category Management
State University of Trade and Economics (main campus), Kyiv, Ukraine
01 Aug, 2025Application Deadline
Human Resources ManagementMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Human Resources Management
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Educational programme aim is to to prepare highly qualified specialists in the field of category management in retail trade for purposeful activity in the field of entrepreneurship and trade with the aim of forming an optimal assortment of goods by conducting a purchasing policy, selecting suppliers, determining consumer needs, planning supplies, developing product categories to achieve the planned turnover and increase the company's profit .
Subject area of the program:
Objects of study: the activities of business entities of entrepreneurial, trade and/or exchange structures in the production and circulation of goods and services, which is carried out in order to ensure their effective management and development.
Training goals: training of specialists capable of solving complex tasks and problems in the field of entrepreneurship, trade and exchange activity or in the process of learning, which involves conducting research and/or implementing innovations under uncertain conditions and requirements.
Theoretical content of the subject area: theoretical-methodological, scientific-methodical and applied principles of entrepreneurial, trade and stock exchange activities, which ensure the adoption of well-founded professional decisions.
Methods, techniques and technologies: a system of innovative methods, professional methods and management technologies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Human Resources Management
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Educational programme aim is to to prepare highly qualified specialists in the field of category management in retail trade for purposeful activity in the field of entrepreneurship and trade with the aim of forming an optimal assortment of goods by conducting a purchasing policy, selecting suppliers, determining consumer needs, planning supplies, developing product categories to achieve the planned turnover and increase the company's profit .
Subject area of the program:
Objects of study: the activities of business entities of entrepreneurial, trade and/or exchange structures in the production and circulation of goods and services, which is carried out in order to ensure their effective management and development.
Training goals: training of specialists capable of solving complex tasks and problems in the field of entrepreneurship, trade and exchange activity or in the process of learning, which involves conducting research and/or implementing innovations under uncertain conditions and requirements.
Theoretical content of the subject area: theoretical-methodological, scientific-methodical and applied principles of entrepreneurial, trade and stock exchange activities, which ensure the adoption of well-founded professional decisions.
Methods, techniques and technologies: a system of innovative methods, professional methods and management technologies.
Admission Requirements
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