Retail Management
Innovate the future of retail and e-commerce through Purdue’s retail management major. Build skills in marketing, merchandising and operations while gaining real-world experience that prepares you for careers shaping consumer experiences worldwide.
Why Purdue?
A retail management degree prepares you for leadership roles across traditional retail, e-commerce and consumer-focused industries. Some potential career paths include:
- Store or district manager
- Merchandising manager
- Buyer
- E-commerce coordinator
- Retail analyst
- Stylist
- Account executive
Through valuable learning experiences and world-class instruction, our retail management alumni find success in a variety of careers and advanced degree programs. Some examples include:
- Sales district leader, Pepsico
- Assistant merchandiser, Lands’ End
- Sourcing assistant, Chico FAS Inc.
- Allocation analyst, TJX Companies, Inc.
- North American account executive, Kate Spade & Co.
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will allow you to be a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Jada Jenkins
Driven by a passion for fashion and a love for the full college experience, Jada found the perfect fit at Purdue—combining Big Ten energy with creative opportunity through a unique year at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Hear how she’s built a future in wholesale and licensing while making meaningful connections that last.
Transfer to Retail Management
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Completion of a business-related course with a grade of C or better.
