Continue Along the Education Pathway

Did you know that successful completion of the Retail Management Certificate means you are almost halfway toward earning an associate degree? Why not join the 80% of Retail Management Certificate Graduates who plan to pursue advanced degrees?

Using approved Community College and University Partners ensures all Retail Management credits transfer toward associate or bachelor’s degrees.

Community College – Associate Degree Programs

If you don’t already have an Associate Degree, we encourage you to continue at the same college. Visit your college’s Academic Advising Office or Department Chair overseeing the Retail Management Certificate to develop a plan for completion.

If you choose to transfer to a different community college or directly to a university, contact that institution’s Academic Advising Office, and be prepared to share previous college transcripts.

University Partners – Certificate and Degree Programs

Retail Management Certificate graduates can transfer all credits to degree programs with our University Partners listed below.
 Western Governors University (WGU) offers accelerated “competency-based” business degrees. WGU is a fully accredited university offering bachelor and masters degree programs nationwide, 100% online.
WGU offers a 5% tuition discount to students with a Retail Management Certificate from a college recognized by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC). Additionally, WGU offers a scholarship to eligible WAFC employees.
For more details on the program and scholarship, view the WGU Information Webinar, download the WGU flyer, or click here.  The WAFC has partnered with UMass Global to provide highly economical and efficient pathways towards obtaining your degree!  WAFC’s Retail Management Certificate Graduates, and their spouse and dependents, are eligible for up to 20% tuition reduction scholarships.  RMC graduates may also be able to transfer up to 24 units into multiple grocery career-relevant undergraduate degrees. With your scholarship, UMass Global MyPath online self-paced programs are only $5,120 per academic year, unlimited units, all textbooks included (explained in this video).
For more information, view the informational flyer or click here.
Cal Poly Humboldt (CPH) is the WAFC’s newest partner, offering a BA in Leadership Studies.  Students may transfer up to 70 community college units (including all RMCP units) for credit toward their degree.  50 units must be completed at CPH and include 10 upper-division leadership courses.  All program courses are eight-week accelerated and delivered 100% online.  Cost per unit is $299 (2022).  Contact Betsy Rogers (betsy.rogers@humboldt.edu) or go to the Cal Poly Humboldt Leadership Studies webpage for more information.

Stay tuned for more college partners offering affordable, quality education options.