PGDM Retail Management: What Is It?
Welingkar's Retail Management programme is designed for management careers in retail and consumer businesses. It is relevant to students interested in category management, merchandising, retail operations, consumer insights, brand management and retail strategy.
Eligibility & Admission 2026
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Graduation | Minimum 50% in bachelor's degree. |
| Tests | CAT 2025, XAT 2026, GMAT 2023 onward, ATMA 2026, CMAT 2026. |
| Selection | Profile-based WeSchool selection with academics, work experience, test score, Group Activity and PI. |
Retail Management Fees
| Component | Reference |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹7 lakh p.a. in 2026 specialised-PGDM brochure |
| Two-year reference | ₹14 lakh |
| Hostel | ₹1.60L–₹2.20L/year + refundable deposit, subject to availability |
Retail Management Curriculum & Career Scope
Retail skills
- Merchandising
- Category management
- Retail operations
- Channel management
Consumer skills
- Consumer behaviour
- Brand management
- Retail analytics
- Customer experience
Retail Management Placements
| Metric | 2022-24 | 2023-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Average salary | ₹11.19 LPA | ₹11.07 LPA |
| Highest salary | ₹24.00 LPA | Current page reports the latest average; verify maximum in final placement report. |
| Median salary | ₹11.45 LPA | — |
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Retail Management FAQs
What is the retail placement average?
The institute's 2022-24 placement data shows ₹11.19 LPA average, ₹24 LPA maximum and ₹11.45 LPA median.
What careers can I pursue?
Category management, merchandising, retail operations, brand, consumer insights, analytics and retail strategy are potential areas.