Catawba Valley Community College - Retail Management Certificate

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Certificate Overview

The Retail Management Certificate 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.

Catawba Valley Community College offers an eight course Retail Management Certificate that can be completed within two years while working full or part-time. All courses are college-level and apply to more advanced educational programs such as a diploma or an associate degree in Business Administration and a bachelor degree in Retail Enterprises or Business Management. Courses are available on campus and on-line statewide/nationally.

Approved Certificate Courses

Section & Course Title

Course Number

Credits

Human Relations/Organizational Behavior

Please complete the following course:

Leadership and Management SkillsBUS 2533

Business Technology/Computers

Please complete the following course:

Introduction to ComputersCIS 1103

Business Communications

Please complete the following course:

Introduction to Interpersonal Communications COM 1203

Principles of Management

Please complete the following course:

Principles of ManagementBUS 1373

Principles of Marketing

Please complete the following course:

Principles of MarketingMKT 1203

Human Resources Management

Please complete the following course:

Human Resources ManagementBUS 1533

Financial Management/Budgeting

Please complete the following course:

Personal FinanceBUS 1253

Retail Management (Capstone Course)

Please complete the following course:

Retail Applications MKT 2263

A total of 24 credits is required for this certificate.

Updated October 2017

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Per Semester: North Carolina Residents 16 hrs. or more $1,216.00, or 15 hrs. or less (per semester hr.) $76.00. Out-of-State Residents 16 hrs. or more $4,288.00, or 15 hrs. or less (per semester hr.) $268.00.

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Financial Aid

A college education will be one of the most important investments a student and family will make. Our mission is to provide students with access to financial aid services for the attainment and completion of education.

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Apply for College

Please see our easy four step process for enrolling at CVCC.

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Additional Information

CVCC’s Advantages are: Affordable tuition; free lifetime Career Services; day, evening and online classes; small class size; short-term class offerings; hands-on learning; free Learning Assistance Center; Work Study opportunities and more.

Need General help with Admissions and Registration? Contact Admissions at 828-327-7000 ext. 4216 or email us at admissions@cvcc.edu.