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.
Grand Rapids Community College offers an 8-course Retail Management Certificate that can be completed in as little as one year. All courses are college-level and apply to more advanced educational programs such as an associate degree in Business Management. Courses are available face-to-face at employer sites, on campus, and on-line.
Approved Certificate Courses
Section & Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Human Relations in Business
Please complete the following course:Organizational BehaviorBA 2823
Business Technology
Please complete the following course:Computer Applications in Business 1BA 1453
Business Communication
Please complete the following course:Business CommunicationBA 2013
Principles of Management
Please complete the following course:Business ManagementBA 2833
Principles of Marketing
Please complete the following course:MarketingBA 2703
Human Resource Management
Please complete the following course:Human Resource ManagementBA 2843
Financial Management/Budgeting
Please complete the following course:Principles of Accounting 1BA 2564
Retail Management (Capstone Course)
Please complete the following course:Principles of RetailingBA 1703
