Mendocino College - Retail Management Certificate

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Certificate Overview

The WAFC-endorsed Retail Management Certificate is a specially-recognized college program designed to prepare individuals for career advancement in the fast-paced retail industry. This program helps students develop an understanding of the retail manager’s job and the requirements for success in the retail environment.

Mendocino College specializes in providing educational opportunities for busy adults. All of the courses in the Retail Management Certificate are available through Distance Learning so you can work on your course work from home.

Mendocino College is an approved college partner with the Western Associations of Food Chains. Persons working for WAFC partner companies who successfully complete the Retail Management Certificate are eligible for the Mendocino College Certificate of Achievement and the WAFC Retail Management Certificate.

Approved Certificate Courses

Section & Course Title

Course Number

Credits

Human Resources in Business

Please complete the following course:

Human RelationsBUS 1343

Business Technology

Please complete the following course:

Microcomputer ApplicationsCSC 2013

Business Communication

Please complete the following course:

Business CommunicationBUS 1703

Principles of Management

Please complete the following course:

Introduction to ManagementBUS 1363

Principles of Marketing

Please complete the following course:

Introduction to MarketingBUS 1513

Human Resource Management

Please complete the following course:

Human Resource ManagementBUS 1353

Financial Management/Budgeting

Please complete the following course:

Financial AccountingBUS 2003

Retail Management (Capstone Course)

Please complete the following course:

Retail ManagementBUS 1063

A total of 24 credits is required for this certificate.

Updated February 2018

Apply for College

How to get started:

Apply for enrollment in Mendocino College at www.mendocino.edu
You will receive student ID and information from the college about how to register for classes
Register early since courses fill quickly
Purchase your textbooks and required materials from our bookstore

Additional Information

For general information about Mendocino College and the Retail Management Program call a counselor at (707) 468-3048.

For specific details or issues related to classes, call or email: Steve Hixenbaugh, Business Professor, at (707) 468-3220 / shixenbaugh@mendocino.edu.