This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level work in the retail management field. Beginning as a clerk or cashier, the student can advance to assistant manager, manager, and upper management. There is no required sequence of courses, but it is recommended that students structure their schedule to move through three general levels of training and experiences. In the foundational courses the students gain exposure to foundational courses in writing, speaking, math applications, and computer literacy. The intermediate course offerings cover specific business and management content. Lastly, the advanced course offerings include the retail specific courses and human relations topics.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses: | ||
| BUSAD 050 | Business Math | 3 |
| BUSAD 127 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CIT 101 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Intermediate Courses: | ||
| BUSAD 103 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| BUSAD 120 | Business Management/Leadership | 3 |
| Advanced Courses: | ||
| BUSAD 110 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUSAD 112 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| BUSAD 151 | Human Relations | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
This is a Gainful Employment Program
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks; speak clearly and produce written documents for a diverse group of customers, coworkers and managers utilizing current business terminology
- Employ workforce readiness skills, including problem solving, organizational planning and time management
- Use an understanding of basic business principles and organizational priorities to make decisions about work being performed
- Understand the retail cycle and its implementation, which includes customer analysis, sourcing and product design, product development, merchandising and display