Retail Management
Retail sales and management is one of the largest fields for
employment in the United State. This program is designed to provide
the foundation for advancement from entry level positions to
management in retailing. Career opportunities are plentiful in food
chains, department stores, specialized small and large retail
outlets, and small stores. A certificate or degree in the program
greatly enhances a part-time or full-time employee’s opportunity to
progress in a career in this large, growing industry.
Note: This major meets the core retail management
curriculum recommended by the Western Association of Food Chains for
employees who wish to prepare for management positions.
Career Opportunities
Associate Degree Major Requirements
(Major Code: 55080)
|
Subject & Number |
Title |
Units |
|
Business 109 |
Elementary Accounting |
3 |
|
Business 115 |
Human Relations in Business |
3 |
|
Business 118 |
Retail Management |
3 |
|
Business 128 |
Business Communications |
3 |
|
Business 146 |
Introduction to Marketing |
3 |
|
Business 152 |
Business Math |
2 |
|
Business 155 |
Human Resources
Management |
3 |
|
Business 156 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
Computer
Science Info.
Systems 110
OR |
Principles of
Information Systems |
4 |
Computer
Science Info.
Systems 172 |
Introduction to Microcomputer Applications |
(2) |
| |
Total
Required Plus General Education and Elective
Requirements |
28-30 |
Certificate of Achievement
Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements listed
above qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in Retail
Management. An official request must be filed with the Admissions
and Records Office prior to the deadline stated in the Academic
Calendar.
Certificate of Proficiency
Certificates of Proficiency are designed for the student who needs
to be prepared to enter an entry-level job. A Certificate of
Proficiency may be awarded upon successful completion of a
prescribed course of study.
Sales Associate
The
Sales Associate Certificate of Proficiency prepares a student who
has no exposure to the field and those with limited experience to
immediately enter a large employment field that offers unlimited
career opportunities. The foundation courses may be completed in one
semester. This certificate can lead to the Retail Management
Certificate of Achievement, or with the General Education courses,
an Associate of Science Degree. All classes must be completed with a
“C” grade or higher.
|
Subject & Number |
Title |
Units |
|
Business 115 |
Human Relations in Business |
3 |
|
Business 118 |
Retail Management |
3 |
|
Business 142 |
Personal Selling
and
Persuasion |
3 |
|
Business 152 |
Business Mathematics |
2 |
|
Business Office Technology 100
OR |
Basic
Keyboarding |
1 |
|
Business
Office Technology 172 |
Introduction to Microcomputer Applications |
(2) |
Communication 120
OR |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
|
Communication 122 |
Public
Speaking |
(3) |
| |
Total |
15-16 |
|
