Course Summary
e-Commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services online. This e-Commerce in Retailing course responds to a changing retail landscape that is influenced by digital and social media.
The course addresses contemporary retail management needs that reflect the rapidly changing economic and technological environment. It aims to provide a broad technologically informed business education for future retail managers that reflects the changing needs of the sector.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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PLC Progression Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
Search for PLC Courses offering these awards (Click on the Codes)
PLC Codes | Award Title |
5M1997 | Office Administration |
5M2069 | Marketing |
5M2102 | Business Studies |
5M2111 | International Trade |
5M2468 | Business Administration |
6M4985 | Business |
6M5013 | Administration |
This Information is Correct for 2025 Entry

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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
Typical jobs envisaged which will be filled by the graduates in the BSc in E-Commerce in Retailing include; E-Commerce Manager/E-Commerce Project Manager, Online Category Manager, UX Designer/UI Designer, Website Designer/ Website Analyst, Website Content Manager, E-Commerce Technologist, Mobile Marketing Manager/Digital Marketing Manager, and Social Media Manager.
Further Research
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