Convenience Leadership Programme
Key information
Attendance dates:
To be confirmedTime commitment: 9 days
Venue:
Stag Hill campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH
Contact details:
- Professor Sabine Benoit
- Course Leader
- s.benoit@surrey.ac.uk
Why choose this course
This course is the first convenience-specific programme of its kind and has been designed for area managers, buying teams, independent retailers, sales and market research specialists, and consultants. This will be delivered in partnership with the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), a bold statement of how much we believe in the industry and the people who work in it, whether in stores, in larger retailers and wholesalers, or with our colleagues in the supplier community.
What you will study
- Understand of what’s changing in convenience retailing, and why.
- You’ll learn the skills to make and implement effective decisions in this industry, and acquire a great network of like-minded people and senior mentors.
- Doing this course will help you move ahead your business and your career.
"This course will give a better understanding of the future of our sector to the leaders of the future. It’s a great opportunity for managers in retail, wholesale and supplier businesses to see the bigger picture of technological and consumer trends that will shape our industry, while keeping a tight focus on the realities of convenience retailing and how to drive success here and now."
Andy Cresswell, Chief Retail Officer, BestwayLearning outcomes
Students successfully completing the course will have:
- A solid strategic and practical knowledge of convenience retailing.
- Knowledge of the portfolio and activities from the ACS.
- Gained a network of like-minded people within the sector.
Course content
Learning and teaching methods
This is an applied, evidenced-based course that aims to be directly relevant to business decisions in convenience retailing, but also has a sound basis in academic or practical evidence. The course has both a theory and a practical component. The course structure is aligned with various ACS activities and embeds them into the curriculum.
Assessment
The assessment has two components:
- Attendance and active participation in modules.
- Conducting a consultancy or research project and compose a final report.
At the end of the course, you will receive a graduation certificate (dependent on if you have passed your assessments).
Research project
The research project and report summarising the results of the project shall cover one particular topic in convenience retailing in-depth. It can be proposed by your employer funding the course or yourself. The report will enhance your convenience retailing-related knowledge and deliver insights to your employer and the sector.
All the projects are presented at the end of the module, which will also enable the participants to practice their presentation skills and enhance the knowledge of the entire group through the insights generated in the final projects. The final reports will have to be finalised in the phase from April to June and will be supervised by staff from Surrey Business School.
Staff
This course is taught by academic staff from the Department of Marketing and Retail Management.
Course leader
Professor Sabine Benoit
Professor of Marketing
Entry requirements
Experience in the convenience retailing sector.
Fees and funding
Price per person:
£3,495
Premier Club and Retail Members£4,995
ACS Club or Connect Members£7,500
Non-memberWhat these fees include
The fees include all teaching activities and materials, refreshments during class, lunch and entry fees for events, but exclude accommodation and food at events.
Funding opportunities
Depending on the number and composition of participants we might be able to offer partial scholarships to exceptionally talented individuals. Please contact Professor Sabine Benoit for further information.
How to apply
We aim for a cohort of like-minded individuals with expertise and interest in convenience retailing. Some heterogeneity of backgrounds in the group will make the learning journey more valuable, too much can potentially be a hurdle. Therefore, to give you an excellent experience we would like to learn about your background and motivations.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Professor Sabine Benoit.
Your cover letter should include:
- Why you want to study this course.
- What your prior expertise or relation to convenience retailing is.
- Your ACS membership status.
Applications can be made up to one month before the start of the course. However, the group size is limited so that we recommend to apply early to avoid any disappointment.
Please note, we aren't currently accepting applications for this course.
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Disclaimer
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