RETAIL MANAGEMENT
Administered by the School of Retail Management
DEGREE: Four years of study following Grade 12 U/M or OAC graduation.
Also offered on a part-time study basis.
ADMISSION: O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M or OAC courses including the following:
NEW CURRICULUM: Grade 12 U courses in: English and Mathematics (one of: Geometry and Discrete Mathematics (MGA4U), or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (MCB4U), or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)) with a minimum grade of 60 percent or higher in each of these courses.
OLD CURRICULUM: OAC courses in: English and Mathematics (one of Calculus, Algebra & Geometry, or Finite Mathematics) with a minimum grade of 60 percent or higher in each of these courses.
NOTES:
1— ENG4U/EAE4U or English/Anglais OAC 1 is the preferred English.
2— Geometry and Discrete Mathematics (MGA4U) or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (MCB4U) or OAC Calculus or OAC Algebra & Geometry is the preferred Grade 12 U/OAC Mathematics courses.
3— Interview is required, as noted below.
4— Ryerson will allow the mixing of U, M and OAC courses as applicable but comparable courses will not be double-counted. As well, Ryerson will not accept the "out of school" component of Grade 12 U/M co-op courses for admission consideration.
5— Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.
Applicants will be required, when possible, to appear for an admissions interview where travelling distance permits. The purpose of the interview is to assess the applicant's aptitude for and interest in a career in Retail Management. For applicants living outside of the Toronto area, a telephone interview will replace the in-person interview.
DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAM
The School of Retail Management will accept graduates of the two-year Diploma programs: in Fashion Merchandising (Retail Management Major) program at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology and the Fashion Management program at George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology into the second year of Ryerson's Retail Management Program. A minimum cumulative average of "B" is required, along with an admissions interview.
