Retail Management Certificate
College Credit Certificate
The Retail Management certificate program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in retailing or wholesaling or to strengthen the skills and knowledge of individuals who are working in the field. Career opportunities include sales manager, department manager, store manager, or assistant manager. All coursework may later be applied to an Associate in Applied Science degree if the student desires.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC105 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS210 | Principles of Sales | 3 |
| BUS106 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS220 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS230 | Business Law | 3 |
| IFT110 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| COM121 | English Composition | 3 |
| MGT100 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT200 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT210 | Supervisory Management | 3 |
| MGT220 | Retail Management | 3 |
| ORI100 | College Success Strategies | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours Required for the Certificate | 37 | |
| Students should consult with an advisor to assure proper sequencing of courses. | ||
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Utilize business management principles to analyze problems and make decisions.
- Apply human resources management principles to analyze problems and make decisions concerning human resources.
- Apply supervision skills.
- Apply the methods and tools of modern retail management.
- Utilize the methods and tools of sales.
- Utilize a personal computer to prepare documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software and to perform basic navigation of the Internet.
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and evaluate the results by performing basic financial statement analysis.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in writing and speaking in a business environment.
- Develop a marketing plan for a product, using the fundamental elements of the marketing mix.
- Apply the law to recognize legal implications of business and personal transactions and occurrences.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.