Overview
The Retail Management Certificate provides students who are working in the retail industry with essential skills and knowledge that enhance their career prospects and potentially lead to positions such as Team Lead or Shift Manager.
The certificate can be completed through online education.
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Career Outlook
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Retail Sales Associate
- Customer Service Representative
- Merchandising Associate
- Retail Operations Assistant
- Sales Support Specialist
- Shift Supervisor
Graduate Employment Outlook
The job outlook for management-related occupations in business and retail is strong nationally. The Retail Management Certificate provides foundational business and leadership skills that support entry-level employment and, when combined with work experience, strengthens a candidate’s readiness for supervisory or assistant management roles as well as future career advancement into higher-level management positions.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Varied, depending on the business and the economy
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Curriculum
Effective 2025-2026 academic year
Retail Management Certificate (RMC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO 105 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IM 120 | Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MGT 105 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 101 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| MKT 130 | Principles of Sales | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGT 220 | Leadership | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGT 250 | Business Coaching and Performance Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 25 | 5 | 27 | |