Commercial Space Management

Base Knowledge

n.a.

Teaching Methodologies

The curricular unit will be developed according to a theoretical-practical model with a structured exposition of the contents and respective analysis and discussion or debate. An interrogative and interactive methodology will be used
prior to the presentation of the main contents and concepts, and demonstration/exemplification of them through their practical application in everyday situations and using, where appropriate, audiovisual media.
It also includes the autonomous study with research on exposed content and the reading and critical analysis of texts/articles.

Learning Results

a) Recognize the different commercial spaces
b) Identify the aspects to be taken into account without commercial space design
c) Understand a legislative and regulatory environment around a commercial area
d) To enable the management of activities in the context of commercial space

Program

Characterization of sales spaces
The wholesale sector
The retail sector
Notion of commercial space
Types of commercial spaces
Commercial Space Planning
Location of commercial space
Commercial space design
Functional and technical aspects
Interior and Exterior Elements
The role of Marketing in the design of commercial space design
Barriers to free design of commercial space design
Legislation associated with commercial spaces
Management of activities in commercial space
The animation of the commercial space
Storage and preservation of products
Equipment Management the Acquisition
Maintenance and Service
Outsourcing Services
Management of People and Communication in commercial spaces

Grading Methods

Evaluation by frequency
  • - Working paper - 50.0%
  • - 1 written test - 50.0%
Evaluation by exam
  • - Written test - 100.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Rosseau, L. A. Manual de distribuição, Principia, 2014

Broto, C.; Design de Espaços Comerciais, Links International, 2007

Pratas, J.; BRito, P. (2019) Distribuição: Gestão de pontos de venda e de retalho; Actual Editora, Lisboa

Carvalho, J.A.; Gestão de Centros comerciais, Vida Económica, 2006