Certificate Overview

The North Central Michigan College 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.

North Central Michigan College offers an 8-course Retail Management Certificate that can be completed within two years while working full or part-time.

Approved Certificate Courses

Section & Course Title

Course Number

Credits

Human Relations in Business
Please complete the following course:
Organizational BehaviorB 2103
Business Technology
Please complete the following course:
Microsoft Office For WindowsOAS 2523
Business Communications
Please complete the following course:
Business CommunicationsB 2073
Principles of Management
Please complete the following course:
Principles of ManagementB 2003
Principles of Marketing
Please complete the following course:
Introduction to MarketingM 2003
Human Resource Management
Please complete the following course:
Human Resource ManagementB 2013
Financial Management/Budgeting
Please complete the following course:
Principles of AccountingB 2114
Retail Management (Capstone course)
Please complete the following course:
Retailing & Service ManagementM 2043
A total of 25 credits is required for this certificate.
Updated November 2023