Certificate of Completion in Retail Management
The Retail Management Certificate of Completion is designed to prepare individuals working in the food industry, and related fields, for the management challenges of the future. The curriculum encompasses several business essentials and also emphasizes the skill sets needed for effective management and communication in the work environment.
This certificate is endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC).
Certificate of Completion in Retail Management
| Required Courses |
33 |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| ACC111 |
Accounting Principles I |
3 |
BPC110
CIS105 |
Computer Usage and Applications (3)
OR
Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) |
3
|
ENG101 *
ENG107 * |
First-Year Composition (3)
OR
First-Year Composition for ESL (3) |
3 |
GBS110
MGT251 |
Human Relations in Business and Industry (3)
OR
Human Relations in Business (3) |
3 |
GBS131
MAT102 * |
Business Calculations (3)
OR
Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) |
3 |
| GBS233 * |
Business Communication |
3 |
COM110
IND133 |
Interpersonal Communication (3)
OR
Speaking in Business (3) |
3 |
MGT101
MGT229 |
Techniques of Supervision (3)
OR
Management and Leadership I (3) |
3 |
MGT179
MGT276 |
Utilizing the Human Resources Department (3)
OR
Personnel/Human Resources Management (3) |
3 |
| MKT268 * |
Merchandising |
3 |
| MKT271 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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- The total amount of credits required for this certificate is 33.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program
- Minimum GPA: 2.00
- * Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
- ** Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information
Program Competencies
- Demonstrate the application of fundamental accounting principles and procedures utilizing standard applications and current information technologies. (ACC111)
- Explain fundamental computer concepts and programming techniques and perform basic operations on the computer. (BPC110, CIS105)
- Identify the principal verbal and nonverbal signals used in employee communication. (COM110, IND133)
- Demonstrate contemporary written communication skills by producing memos, letters, informal and formal reports. (ENG101, ENG107, GBS233)
- Demonstrate skills in leading, negotiating, and working in harmony with others in a business setting. (GBS110, MGT251)
- Solve business problems involving bank reconciliation, percent, fractions, decimals, payroll, interest, present value, and depreciation. (GBS131, MAT102)
- Describe various leadership styles and management techniques and explain their use in contemporary business settings. (MGT101, MGT229)
- Identify current trends and career opportunities within the industry. (MGT179, MGT276)
- Describe basic departmental, merchandising, and advertising operations. (MKT268)
- Apply marketing principles to the development of a marketing strategy. (MKT271)
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