Cerritos College - Retail Management Certificate

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Certificate Overview

The WAFC-endorsed Retail Management Certificate is a comprehensive, academic, for-credit college program designed to prepare current and future employees for the fast-paced changes encountered in the retail industry, so they are better prepared to fill the numerous and varied management opportunities that are available. This broad program is appropriate for retail, wholesale, suppliers, etc. The Retail Management Certificate coursework incorporates both educational knowledge and technical skills, such as management styles, people skills, merchandising philosophies, and technology.

The Retail Management Certificate is available on campus or a company location, and 100% Online for California residents.

For more information visit the Retail Management Program for California Students section of our website.

Approved Certificate Courses

Section & Course Title

Course Number

Credits

Human Relations in Business

Please complete the following course:

Human Relations in BusinessBA 1073

Business Technology

Please complete the following course:

Computer Applications for ManagersBA 1323

Business Communication

Please complete the following course:

Motivational Presentation Skills for ManagersBA 1563

Principles of Management

Please complete the following course:

Management-BusinessBA 1153

Principles of Marketing

Please complete the following course:

MarketingBA 1143

Human Resource Management

Please complete the following course:

Human Resource ManagementBA 1063

Financial Management/Budgeting

Please complete the following course:

Management-Accounting and Internal ControlBA 1203

Retail Management

Please complete the following course:

Retail ManagementBA 1183

A total of 24 credits is required for this certificate.

Updated October 2018

Tuition & Fees

California Residents can learn more about tuition and fees by visiting the Tuition and Fees section of our website.

Non-California Residents interested in enrolling in the National Online Program may learn more about tuition and fees by contacting:
Wendy Wright, wwright@cerritos.edu / (562) 860-2451 ext 2767

Financial Aid

For more information visit the Financial Aid section our website.

Additionally, many WAFC employers offer financial support for their employees. Please check with your Human Resources Manager directly.

Apply for College

Apply for a Student ID# at https://my.cerritos.edu.

Assessment & Orientation-Counseling (AOC) are required for first-time (new to any college) students who plan to complete an AA Degree or Transfer to a 4-year college or university.

Additional Information

WAFC Employer Students

If you are taking classes to earn the WAFC Certificate only, select “Career Advancement” for your educational objective when applying for your Student ID# and the AOC process will be waved.