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Business

Retail Management

Certificate

 
 

 

Program Requirements

(Note: + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.)

(Note: Students must earn a "C" or better in all courses within the program.)

Admission Criteria: None
Program Prerequisites: None
Required Courses: Credits: 33

  ACC111 Accounting Principles I 3
  BPC110 Computer Usage & Applications (3) OR  
  CISI05 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) 3
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR  
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3
  GBS110 Human Relations in Business and Industry (3) OR  
+ MGT251 Human Relations in Business (3) 3
  GBS131 Business Calculations (3) OR  
+ MAT102 Mathematical Concepts & Applications (3) 3
+ GBS233 Business Communication 3
  COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR  
  IND133 Speaking in Business (3) 3
  MGT101 Techniques of Supervision (3) OR  
  MGT229 Management and Leadership I (3) 3
  MGT179 Utilizing the Human Resources Department (3) OR  
  MGT276 Personnel/Human Resources Management (3) 3
+ MKT268 Merchandising 3
  MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3

Program Competencies

  1. Demonstrate the application of fundamental accounting principles and procedures utilizing standard applications and current information technologies. (ACC111)
  2. Explain fundamental computer concepts and programming techniques and perform basic operations on the computer. (BPC110, CISI05)
  3. Identify the principal verbal and nonverbal signals used in employee communication. (COM110, IND133)
  4. Demonstrate contemporary written communication skills by producing memos, letters, informal and formal reports. (ENG101, ENG107, GBS233)
  5. Demonstrate skills in leading, negotiating, and working in harmony with others in a business setting. (GBS110, MGT251)
  6. Solve business problems involving bank reconciliation, percent, fractions, decimals, payroll, interest, present value, and depreciation. (GBS131, MAT102)
  7. Describe various leadership styles and management techniques and explain their use in contemporary business settings. (MGT101, MGT229)
  8. Identify current trends and career opportunities within the industry. (MGT179, MGT276)
  9. Describe basic departmental, merchandising, and advertising operations. (MKT268)
  10. Apply marketing principles to the development of a marketing strategy. (MKT271)