Retail Management, SC
This program can be completed 100% online.
Program Description
Successful completion of the courses in the Retail Management Skills Certificate qualifies you to receive the nationally recognized industry certification, while providing you with the valuable skills needed to start or advance your career in the retail industry.
The program is designed to meet the education requirements of the retail industry and is endorsed by the leading retailers across the nation. The Retail Management Certificate is an accredited business program that will give you the skills you need to get started or advance your career in the retail industry. The certificate, which was founded by WAFC, has been recognized as part of the White House's Upskill Initiative, and leading organizations and foundations including the Clinton Global Initiative, ACT Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Labor.
This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 111 | Workplace Communications | 3 |
| MGT 171 | Supervision and Human Relations | 3 |
| MGT 212 | Leadership and Human Relations | 3 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| BUS 117 | Business Calculations and Methods | 3 |
| MGT 283 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MKT 127 | Introduction to Retailing | 3 |
| MKT 210 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Program Requirements
Skills Certificates can consist of a single course or a short set of courses that provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement. These short-term certificates may also prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams.
Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester. Students cannot declare a skills certificate as one's major. Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid.
To earn a skills certificate, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 111 | Workplace Communications | 3 |
| BUS 117 | Business Calculations and Methods | 3 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| MGT 171 | Supervision and Human Relations | 3 |
| MGT 212 | Leadership and Human Relations | 3 |
| MGT 283 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MKT 210 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| MKT 127 | Introduction to Retailing | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
PSLO1: Develop the skills associated with the WAFC certification's core competencies of reading, writing, and oral communications in a business environment.
PSLO2: Develop the skills associated with the WAFC certification's core competencies of decision making, task completion, teamwork, interpersonal skills and leadership, business ethics, and adaptability.
PSLO3: Develop the skills associated with the WAFC certification's core competencies of merchandising, inventory management, financial management, technology, and customer service.
