Martin among first graduates from Retailing Degree

Industry focused, the Degree aims to help retail companies build the skills of their staff and equip them to meet the challenges of the ever changing retail environment in Northern Ireland.

A first for Northern Ireland, the two year practical and on-line based Foundation Degree in Retailing is taught by all six regional colleges and supported by the Department for Employment and Learning.

Guest speaker at the graduation, held at Mossley Mill Newtownabbey, was economist Dr Esmond Birnie. Also attending were senior managers from major retailing businesses in Northern Ireland including Tesco and the Henderson Group.

Trevor Neilands NRC Director said: “The retail industry commitment, the mix of on-line delivery and intensive masterclasses and the cross-college collaboration all illustrates what can be achieved through partnership.”