Degrees & Certificates
Retail Management (WAFC)
Certificate of Achievement
EffectIve Fall 2020
The Retail Management Certificate offers the skills needed to get started and advance a career in the retail industry. Individuals who complete this program gain the knowledge, skills, abilities and confidence that empower them to become successful leaders in retail and service oriented companies. This certificate is endorsed by the California Grocers' Association and the Western Association of Food Chains. The certificate has also been recognized as a part of the White House’s Upskill Initiative, and leading organizations and foundations including the ACT Foundation and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Career Opportunities
Retail is a growing, fast-paced, and diverse industry with many opportunities for advancement. Careers are available in all areas of business and with over 42 million people employed, and responsible for 1 in 4 jobs in the United States.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BUSN 48 (Human Relations in Organizations) | 3 |
| BUSN 56 (Introduction to Management) | 3 |
| BUSN 88 (Human Resources Management) | 3 |
| CIS 55 (Integrating Office Applications) | 4 |
| MKTG 50 (Introduction to Marketing) | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Area 1 | |
| BUSN 1A (Financial Accounting) | 4 |
| BUSN 51 (Accounting for Small Businesses) | 3 |
| Area 2 | |
| BUSN 52 (Business Communications) | 3 |
| BUSN 53 (Business Correspondence) | 3 |
| CIS 43 (Professional Communications) | 3 |
| CNT 43 (Professional Communications) | 3 |
| CS 43 (Professional Communications) | 3 |
| CMST 10 (Interpersonal Communication) | 3 |
| Area 3 | |
| MKTG 56 (Marketing Strategies) | 3 |
| MKTG 60 (Retail Store Management) | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 25-26 |