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.
Imperial Valley College offers a total of eight courses for the 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. Most courses are available [describe face-to-face on campus and a couple on-line statewide.
Approved Certificate Courses
Section & Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Human Relations in Business
Please complete the following course:Human Relations in ManagementBUS 1363
Business Technology
Please complete one of the following courses:Introduction to Information SystemsCIS 1013
Microsoft Office Suite for the WorkplaceBUS 1804
Business Communication
Please complete the following course:Essentials in Workplace CommunicationBUS 0633
Principles of Management
Please complete the following course:Business ManagementBUS 1323
Principles of Marketing
Please complete the following course:Principles of MarketingBUS 1443
Human Resource Management
Please complete the following course:Human Resources ManagementBUS 1453
Financial Management/Budgeting
Please complete the following course:Principles of Financial AccountingBUS 2104
Retail Management Capstone Course
Please complete the following course:Retail ManagementBUS 1203