Retail Management One-year Certificate

 Business and Management
 Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

  • Define the different types of retail outlets and related principals for successful businesses.
  • Illustrate unique, competitive marketing strategies for retailers including advertising, public relations and sales promotion packages.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use the computer and information services for business related activities.
  • Understand the principles and methods for human resource/human relations management.
  • Demonstrate the ability to solve mathematical problems commonly encountered in hospitality related business setting.
  • Utilize the technical skills for keeping business records and preparing financial statements.
  • Write effective routine, routing, and persuasive styles of written communication.
  • Employ successful verbal communication in a variety of settings. 

Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this program may enter the grocery retail industry and may have a competitive advantage for management positions.  This program works well for other retail industries for those individuals looking for entry-level to middle-level management positions.

At least 45 credits are required to complete the program.

   
CREDITS
BA104 Business Mathematics  
4
BA131 Introduction to Business Computing  
4
BA206 Principles of Marketing  
4
BA211 Principles of Accounting  
4
BA214 Business Communications  
3
BA223 Principles of Marketing  
4
BA224 Human Resource Management  
3
BA249 Retail Selling  
3
BA285 Human Relations in Business  
3
SP111 Fundamentals in Speech  
3
WR121 English Composiiton  
3
Business electives as needed to attain a total of 45 credits