Certificate Overview

The Tarrant County College Retail Management Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for career opportunities and upward mobility in the retail industry. It is endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains and Food Marketing Institute, and is relevant in any retail sector as its course content and learning outcomes mirror those advocated by the National Retail Federation.

Tarrant County College offers an 8-course Retail Management Certificate that can be completed within two years while working full or part-time.

Approved Certificate Courses

Section & Course Title

Course Number

Credits

Human Relations/Organizational Behavior
Please complete one of the following courses:
Human RelationsHRPO 13113
Organizational BehaviorHRPO 23073
Computer Applications
Please complete the following course:
Business Computer ApplicationsBCIS 13053
Business Communications
Please complete one of the following courses:
Communications in ManagementBMGT 13053
Business and Professional CommunicationSPCH 13213
Introduction to Speech CommunicationsSPCH 13113
Principles of Management
Please complete the following course:
Principles of ManagementBMGT 13273
Principles of Marketing
Please complete the following course:
Principles of MarketingMRKG 13113
Human Resource Management
Please complete the following course:
Human Resource ManagementHRPO 23013
Financial Management & Budgeting
Please complete the following course:
Principles of Accounting I - FinancialACCT 23013
Retail Management
Please complete the following course:
Principles of RetailingMRKG 13023
A total of 24 credits is required for this certificate.
Updated February 2024