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.

San Jacinto College offers an 8-course 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 such as an associate degree in Business Management.  Courses are available face-to-face, partially on campus and online, or fully online.

Approved Certificate Courses

Section & Course Title

Course Number

Credits

Human Relations in Business
Please complete the following course:
Human RelationsHRPO 13113
Business Technology
Please complete the following course:
Business Computer ApplicationsBCIS 13053
Business Communication
Please complete one of the following courses:
Communications in ManagementBMGT 13053
Public SpeakingSPCH 13153
Business and Professional CommunicationSPCH 13213
Principles of Management
Please complete the following course:
Principles of ManagementBMGT 13273
Principles of Marketing
Please complete the following course:
Principles of MarketingMRKG 13113
Human Resources Management
Please complete the following course:
Human Resources ManagementHRPO 23013
Financial Management/Budgeting
Please complete the following course:
Introduction to Accounting 1ACNT 13033
Retail Management (Capstone Course)
Please complete the following course:
Principles of RetailingMRKG 13023
A total of 24 credits is required for this certificate.
Updated August 2018