Placement Statistics
The Retail Management program at Universal Skilltech University Maharashtra has consistently demonstrated strong placement outcomes over the past few years. Below are detailed statistics from 2020 to 2024:
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 750000 | 420000 | 400000 | 92.0% | 180 |
| 2023 | 700000 | 400000 | 380000 | 91.0% | 165 |
| 2022 | 680000 | 380000 | 360000 | 89.0% | 150 |
| 2021 | 650000 | 360000 | 340000 | 87.0% | 135 |
| 2020 | 620000 | 340000 | 320000 | 85.0% | 120 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The following companies have consistently recruited top performers from our Retail Management program:
- Amazon India: Offers roles in e-commerce strategy, supply chain coordination, and customer experience design.
- Flipkart: Provides positions in product management, data analytics, and logistics operations.
- Myntra: Recruits for brand management, marketing strategist, and retail operations roles.
- Reliance Retail: Offers opportunities in store management, supply chain optimization, and digital transformation projects.
- Future Group: Hires for retail analyst, category management, and customer experience specialist positions.
- Pantaloon: Focuses on brand development, marketing communications, and retail operations roles.
- Shoppers Stop: Offers roles in merchandising, customer service excellence, and retail store design.
- BigBasket: Recruits for logistics coordination, inventory management, and procurement roles.
- Zomato: Provides opportunities in food delivery operations, restaurant marketing, and technology integration.
- Dunzo: Offers positions in last-mile delivery optimization, route planning, and customer support.
- Walmart India: Hires for supply chain management, category development, and analytics roles.
- Target: Recruits for store operations, merchandising, and strategic planning positions.
- Carrefour: Focuses on retail store management, marketing, and supply chain coordination.
- Swiggy: Offers roles in food delivery operations, restaurant partnerships, and logistics planning.
- Uber Eats: Provides positions in delivery management, restaurant coordination, and technology development.
Sector-wise Analysis
The retail industry offers diverse career opportunities across various sectors. Here is an overview of key sectors where our graduates find employment:
- IT/Software: Graduates often work in tech companies focusing on retail solutions, data analytics platforms, and digital commerce tools.
- Core Engineering: Roles include supply chain engineering, logistics design, and infrastructure development for large retail chains.
- Finance: Many students pursue roles in investment banking or consulting firms specializing in retail sector analysis and portfolio management.
- Consulting: Our alumni frequently work with top-tier consulting firms on projects related to retail strategy, consumer behavior research, and business transformation.
- Analytics: Data science roles are increasingly common, with students applying advanced analytics to optimize retail performance metrics.
- PSUs: Some graduates join public sector undertakings involved in government initiatives related to retail infrastructure development and consumer protection.
Internship Season
The internship season at Universal Skilltech University Maharashtra begins in the second year, offering students practical exposure to real-world challenges in the retail industry. Internships are typically 6-8 weeks long and provide hands-on experience in various departments including marketing, operations, supply chain, finance, and digital innovation.
Key companies participating in the internship program include Amazon India, Flipkart, Myntra, Reliance Retail, Future Group, Pantaloon, Shoppers Stop, BigBasket, Zomato, Dunzo, Walmart India, Target, Carrefour, Swiggy, and Uber Eats. These companies offer stipends ranging from ₹8000 to ₹25000 per month, depending on the role and company policy.
Historically, students receive an average stipend of ₹15000 during their internship period, with top performers earning up to ₹20000 or more. The selection process involves campus interviews, written tests, and group discussions conducted by participating companies.