Placement Statistics
The Retail Management program at Prayaga Institute of Management Studies has consistently delivered excellent placement outcomes over the past few years. The following table summarizes key placement statistics for the last five years:
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1200000 | 600000 | 550000 | 92.0% | 45 |
| 2022 | 1000000 | 550000 | 500000 | 90.0% | 42 |
| 2021 | 900000 | 500000 | 450000 | 89.0% | 38 |
| 2020 | 850000 | 450000 | 400000 | 88.0% | 35 |
| 2019 | 800000 | 400000 | 350000 | 85.0% | 30 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The Retail Management program attracts top-tier companies from across various sectors, offering diverse career opportunities to graduates. The following list includes the top 25 recruiting companies:
- Amazon
- Walmart
- Reliance Retail
- Future Group
- H&M
- Zara
- Sephora
- IKEA
- L'Oréal
- Tesco
- Target
- Starbucks
- Nike
- Adidas
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Meta
- JPMorgan Chase
- Goldman Sachs
- Accenture
- Deloitte
- McKinsey & Company
- Bain & Company
- BCG
These companies offer a wide range of roles, including SDE-1, Analyst, Quant Researcher, Product Manager, Business Consultant, Retail Strategist, and Data Scientist. Each role is tailored to the unique skill set and expertise developed during the program.
Sector-wise Analysis
The job market for Retail Management graduates spans multiple sectors, each offering distinct career paths and growth opportunities:
IT/Software
In this sector, graduates often find roles as product managers, software engineers, or data analysts. Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Meta frequently recruit students from our program due to their strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Core Engineering
Some graduates pursue careers in core engineering firms where they work on logistics optimization, supply chain automation, or inventory management systems.
Finance
Graduates with a background in retail finance often secure positions in investment banks, hedge funds, or financial technology companies. Roles typically include financial analyst, risk manager, or quantitative researcher.
Consulting
Many students go on to work for top consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, where they help clients optimize retail strategies, implement digital transformations, or improve operational efficiency.
Analytics
The analytics sector offers numerous opportunities for graduates to specialize in data science, business intelligence, or customer insights analysis. Companies like Amazon and Walmart actively recruit our students for these roles.
PSUs
Government organizations and public sector undertakings also offer attractive positions to graduates with strong analytical and management skills.
Internship Season
The internship season at Prayaga Institute of Management Studies is highly competitive and well-structured. Students are encouraged to apply for internships during their third year, which provides them with valuable industry exposure and experience.
Key companies that have participated in the internship program include Amazon, Walmart, Reliance Retail, Future Group, H&M, Zara, Sephora, IKEA, L'Oréal, Tesco, Target, Starbucks, Nike, Adidas, Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Accenture, Deloitte, McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and BCG.
The typical internship stipend ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month, with some companies offering additional benefits such as accommodation, transportation allowances, or performance bonuses.
Internship experiences play a crucial role in shaping students' career paths and enhancing their employability upon graduation. Many students receive full-time offers from their internship companies based on their performance and contributions during the internship period.