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Term Effective:
Summer 2011
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Description:
The Retail Management Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who are or will be working in a supervisory capacity in retail management operations. The coursework provides students with a broad foundation of information related to current management practices. The program encompasses business essentials including management, marketing, written and oral communications, and accounting skills required for career success in the retail industry.
The Retail Management Certificate meets a great demand in the labor market for entry-level retail managers, ranging from small businesses to retail chains, including food store chains. This certificate has been endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) who grants a separate industry certification.
More information about the Business Administration programs can be found at the Business Administration website.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Explain and evaluate approaches to the challenges prevalent in the retail industry;
- demonstrate analytical communication and decision making skills for occupations in retail management; and
- recognize and apply appropriate management and leadership principles needed to efficiently and effectively meet objectives in a diverse and fast changing organizational setting.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, please view the recommended course sequence.
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