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Retail Courses

Our coursework links retail theory to practice, connecting students with world-renowned faculty.

Career Advising

Students interested in a career related to retail receive hands-on guidance, practical advice and networking opportunities.

Enrichment Experiences

We support retail learning initiatives outside the classroom through organized event series and assisting student-run clubs.

Summer Internship Funding: 2025

The Baker Retailing Center Summer Internship Funding Program is dedicated to funding retail internships, with a special focus on opportunities that embody the concept of “retail with purpose.”

This is for internships taking place between May-August. The deadline to apply is May 30, 2025.

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Retail Courses

Retail-related coursework is available through several academic departments including the Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions Departments. These courses emphasize key principles of retailing, including merchandising, design, operations, pricing, customer behavior, digital marketing, and e-commerce.