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.
Virginia Highlands is the first Virginia Community College to offer the WAFC-endorsed Retail Management Certificate. The 8-course program can be completed in one or 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 Management. Courses are offered on campus and online.
Approved Certificate Courses
Section & Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Human Relations
Please complete the following course:Organizational BehaviorBUS 2013
Business Technology
Please complete the following course:Introduction to Computer Applications & ConceptsITE 1153
Business Communications
Please complete the following course:Business CommunicationsAST 2053
Principles of Management
Please complete the following course:Principles of ManagementBUS 2003
Principles of Marketing
Please complete the following course:Principles of MarketingMKT 1003
Human Resource Management
Please complete the following course:Human Resource ManagementBUS 2053
Financial Management & Budgeting
Please complete the following course:Financial ManagementFIN 2153
Retail Management (Capstone Course)
Please complete the following course:Retail ManagementMKT 2163
