Certificate Overview

The Yavapai 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.

All courses are college-level and apply to more advanced educational programs such as the Organizational Management Certificate and the Associate of Applied Science degree in Management at Yavapai College. Courses are available face-to-face at employer sites, on campus, hybrid (half online/half in person) and fully online with most in a seven-week, fast-track format.

Download Yavapai College’s Retail Management Program Flyer.

Approved Certificate Courses

Section & Course Title

Course Number

Credits

Human Relations in Business
Please complete the following course:
Organizational BehaviorMGT 1403
Business Technology
Please complete the following course:
Microsoft OfficeCSA 1263
Business Communications
Please complete the following course:
Business CommunicationsMGT 2333
Principles of Management
Please complete the following course:
Principles of ManagementMGT 2203
Marketing
Please complete the following course:
Principles of MarketingMGT 2403
Human Resource Management
Please complete the following course:
Human Resource ManagementMGT 2233
Financial Management & Budgeting
Please complete the following course:
Business Financial ApplicationsBSA 1303
Retail Management (Capstone Course)
Please complete one of the following courses: *MGT 229 -Successful completion of all 7 courses is required prior to enrolling. **BSA 296 - Requires faculty sponsorship with specific learning outcomes. Please contact the college contact on this page for specific details when choosing this option.
Strategic ManagementMGT229*3
Business InternshipBSA 296**3
A total of 24 credits is required for this certificate.
Updated May 2016