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.
Pierce College offers a eight-course Retail Management Certificate that can be completed within two years while working full or part-time. All courses are college-level and several apply to more advanced educational programs such as Associate Degrees in General Business, Management and Supervision, and Marketing
Approved Certificate Courses
Section & Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Human Relations in Business
Please complete the following course:Human Relations for EmployeesMGMT 313
Business Technology
Please complete the following course:Microcomputer Office ApplicationsCAOT 0853
Business Communication
Please complete the following course:Public SpeakingCOMM 1013
Principles of Management
Please complete the following course:Organizational and Management TheoryMGMT 23
Principles of Marketing
Please complete the following course:Principles of MarketingMARKET 213
Human Resource Management
Please complete the following course:Personnel ManagementMGMT 333
Financial Management/Budgeting
Please complete the following course:Introductory Accounting 1ACCTG 15
Retail Management (Capstone Course)
Please complete the following course:Retail MerchandisingMARKET 313
