This module will provide the learner with a solid foundation in emerging digital technologies and how to best harness their potential to improve organisational effectiveness and efficiency. The learner will be exposed to the various components of digital transformation and innovation management required to address the challenges organisations face dealing with continual digital progression. Leadership and management are key components to develop an innovative and agile culture which are needed to ensure the continued evolution of digital technology within the organisation.

1. Critically examine emerging technologies and evaluate their contribution to the retail
2. Identify and discuss the key challenges encountered by retail organisations when implementing a digital transformation.
3. Explore the organisational changes needed to ensure an agile digital culture is formed and sustained.
4. Explore the role of management and digital leadership to ensure the successfully implementation of digital technology.

This module will provide learners with an overview of the ethical and corporate social responsibilities of managers and retail organisations as well as sustainable business practice. Learners will consider individual and organizational business actions and decisions in the light of moral principles and values. The module will address the multi-level (individual, team, organizational level, external stakeholders) and multicultural context of ethical behaviour, corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practice.

1. Analyse the concepts of business ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability from a personal and a retail organisational perspective.
2. Critically examine the assumptions and values that individuals within the organisation and external to the organisation bring to complex business decisions.
3. Evaluate and distinguish between the concepts of social responsibility, integrity, and business ethics.
4. Analyse the influence of corporate culture on business ethics and sustainability in the retail workplace.
5. Evaluate the need for ethical standards, codes of ethics and practices in retail businesses.
6. Assess the global challenges associated with corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

This module examines the contemporary trends and theories within talent acquisition and development management. The module will equip the learner with frameworks that effectively engage the organisation's learning and development function to ensure an effective workforce. The learner will be able to apply talent intervention strategies to support the organisation and the individual with developmental progression.

1. Examine the key elements within talent acquisition and development management and assess the impact of the employee value proposition on talent acquisition and development management.
2. Evaluate talent resourcing and learning developmental frameworks to progress the organisations growth.
3. Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop a talent development plan.
4. Develop techniques to support talent development growth and sustain a learning culture within an organisation.
5. Examine the contemporary trends and challenges associated with talent in the retail environment.

Strategy is increasingly important for retail organisations as they determine the path to follow in an increasingly difficult and dynamic environment, both externally and internally. This module aims to provide the learners with a practical insight in terms of the how, what and why of strategy development and to provide them with the ability to understand strategy at a pragmatic level. Various concepts, theories and frameworks of strategic retail management are used to encourage the learner to think on a strategic level about how retail organisations can grow and compete. It considers how both the external and the internal environment influences strategic choice and a retail organisation's ability to achieve competitive advantage. The module integrates theory and practice acquired throughout the programme.

1. Synthesise theory and practice acquired throughout the programme, to assess the efficacy of strategic models and frameworks in a retail context.
2. Conduct an internal and external environment analysis using appropriate tools and frameworks for a retail organisation.
3. Use strategic tools and frameworks to evaluate various strategy options for a retail organisation
4. Propose viable strategy options for a retail organisation with consideration for new business models.
5. Critically assess key challenges that are associated with the implementation of a retail organisations strategy.
6. Work on own initiative and as part of a team in order to enhance overall learning and knowledge in the area of strategic retail management

This module will focus on developing leadership theoretical principals through utilising applied tools and techniques for leaders to contribute effectively to today’s changing retail environment. Learners will develop insights into their own leadership styles and fundamental leadership traits. The module will provide learners with greater understanding of their individualised leadership capabilities and develop strategies to support their leadership effectiveness.

1. Analyse leadership behaviours and assess leadership self-awareness to develop individualised progression leadership strategies.
2. Examine the requirements for leadership adaptability in the current work environment and develop effective leadership agility competencies.
3. Evaluate the impact and key contributors to strong resilience within leaders and apply appropriate resilience strategies.
4. Assess the value of leadership trust and how to engage successfully with the relevant internal and external stakeholders.
5. Examine the importance of negotiation preparation and influencing skills when applying negotiating techniques.

This module provides an examination of change management, building readiness for change and the key challenges in sustaining change. The module will evaluate change frameworks to support innovation and utilise case studies to apply appropriate change strategies. The learner will assess the importance of organisational culture and how to lead and engage individuals to effectively implement the change process, building readiness for change and sustaining change.

1. Assess the main drivers of change in the current environment and how these changes impact strategic and operational functions.
2. Critically evaluate frameworks for analysing and implementing change to support an organisations competitive advantage.
3. Analyse the impact of change and transformation on the organisations culture in addition to individuals within it.
4. Examine individuals resistance to change and apply communication strategies to engage them.
5. Apply appropriate leadership roles within the change transformation process.