Certificate Overview

Retail is a fast-paced, growing, and diverse industry with many opportunities for advancement.  Moraine Valley Community College, in conjunction with the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) and a grant from the League for Innovation, is proud to offer the Retail Management Certificate.  This industry certificate is awarded through the WAFC and provides an opportunity for individuals wishing to advance their career in retail or open doors to new workplace opportunities.   This industry recognized certificate can be completed in as little time as one year and the courses required for this program can be applied to an A.A.S  degree in Business.

Approved Certificate Courses

Section & Course Title

Course Number

Credits

HUMAN RELATIONS IN BUSINESS
Please complete the following course:
Industrial/Organizational PsychologyPSY 2013
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
Please complete the following course:
Microsoft Office IIMS 1153
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Please complete the following course:
Speech FundamentalsCOM 1033
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Please complete the following course:
Principles of ManagementBUS 2313
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
Please complete the following course:
Principles of MarketingBUS 1303
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Please complete the following course:
Introduction to Human ResourcesBUS 1703
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/BUDGETING
Please complete the following course:
Financial AccountingBUS 1403
RETAIL MANAGEMENT (CAPSTONE COURSE)
Please complete the following course:
Principles of RetailingBUS 1313
A total of 24 credits is required for this certificate.
Updated May 2017