Retail Management Certificate

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    Program Number: 
    901044
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    Program Curriculum
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    Program Courses offered at the following Campuses: 
    Truax Campus

    For more information contact:
    School of Business and Applied Arts
    Business & Marketing Program Cluster
    Phone: 
    (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6003 or (608) 246-6003

    About

    The Retail Management Certificate is designed for updating and/or broadening the knowledge of employees in the field of retail management. Ideal candidates currently work in retail, food service, or other sales type industry or have experience in one of these fields.

    The certificate is intended to assist students in understanding the various aspects, ethics, and work involved in the retail industry. Students will be better prepared to understand, use, and make recommendations for improvements using various reports in the retail industry operationally, financially, related to human resources, and merchandising as well as other areas of the business. Students will increase their ability and confidence in the areas of supervision related to hiring, training, and leading others effectively. Effective communication with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and stakeholders will also be stressed.

    These courses are offered in hybrid or face-to-face format.

    Admissions

    Certificate Eligibility

    To earn a certificate, you need to apply for admission. A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate. No more than 50% of the certificate credits may be through advanced standing.

    Online Certificate Application

    Create an ApplyWeb account and follow the instructions to complete the Online Certificate Application. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by credit card, debit card or electronic check) with your application. Applicants may submit more than one certificate application per term using the Online Certificate Application; the same fees apply for each additional application.

    Paper Certificate Application

    You can request a paper application from the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by check or money order) with your application. Effective January 1, 2011, the non-refundable paper certificate application fee will be $20. Please note: using a paper application can delay the processing of your admission application additional two weeks.

    Financial Aid Eligibility

    Certificates are not eligible for financial aid.

    Employment

    Graduation Requirements: 

     

    Career Potential: 
    • Assistant Store Manager
    • Store Manager
    • Retail Human Resources Manager
    • Retail Operations Manager
    • Retail Loss Prevention Manager


    With additional education and/or experience, graduates may find employment as:

    • Store Owner
    • Retail Buyer
       

    Additional Info

    Retail Management Certificate

    Accelerated Courses offered Spring/Summer 2010 at the Truax campus:

     

    Retail Management   

    Class #70174

    (January 26-March 2)  5:30-9:30 p.m.

     

    Principles of Supervision

    Class #74594

    (March 9-April 20)  5:30-9:00 p.m.

     

    Merchandise Planning & Control

    Class #70173

    (May 4-June 8)  5:30-9:30 p.m.

     

    Visual Merchandising

    Class #TBD-Summer

    (June 22-July 27)  5:30-9:30 p.m.

     

    Last Modified: January 5, 2011