Certificate Overview

The Retail Management Certificate of Completion prepares current and future retail employees for success in the fast-paced retail industry.

Students develop an understanding of the scope and requirements of a management position in a retail business. To stay competitive, grocery stores, department stores, specialty retailers, and “eTailers” need skilled people. LCC’s Retail Management certificate program was developed with, and is endorsed by, the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) and the Food Marketing Institute.

Certificate graduates may continue their studies by applying certificate course work towards the AAS degree in Business Management. Courses are available face-to-face and online.

Approved Certificate Courses

Section & Course Title

Course Number

Credits

Human Relations in Business
Please complete the following course:
Management of Human Relations: DIV BUS 1445
Business Technology
Please complete the following course:
Introduction to Microcomputer ApplicationsCS 1103
Business Communication
Please complete the following course: (must complete ENG 99 or instructor permission)
Business CommunicationsBUS 1195
Principles of Management
Please complete the following course:
Principles of ManagementBUS 2455
Principles of Marketing
Please complete the following course: (must complete BUS 101 or instructor permission)
Principles of MarketingBUS 2645
Human Resource Management
Please complete the following course:
Human Resources ManagementBUS 2445
Financial Management/Budgeting
Please complete the following course: (must complete MATH 99 or instructor permission)
Introduction to Accounting Concepts ACCT& 1015
Retail Management
Please complete the following course:
Principles of RetailingBUS 1595
A total of 38 credits is required for this certificate.
Updated September 2017