Level 1: Retail environment; stock presentation; retail security; stock management; using applied software programmes; an introduction to financial accounting statements; retail law; creating a culture of customer care; graded unit (1 credit). Level 2: Corporate store image; store design and layout; using financial accounting statements; micro and macro economic theory and application; principles and practice of selling; behavioural skills for business; work place experience; graded unit (2 credits); other units include: managing an event; fashion merchandising; comparative retailing; the programme includes a work placement with a national company.