# Retail Management (Certificate of Achievement)

Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business

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#### Description

This certificate's curriculum was developed out of a collaborative effort between several industry and college professionals and encompasses several business essentials, including the "soft skills" of management and communication required for career success in the retail industry. Completion of the Retail Management Certificate will help students to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to manage retail stores of any kind. The program has been fully endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) and its member companies. Explore more information about the WAFC certificate at http://retailmanagementcertificate.com/

#### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Understand and apply practices used in the management of retail stores.
2.  Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving.
3.  Create effective oral and written business communications using modern communication technologies.
4.  Identify the basics of information technology and apply software applications to enhance efficiency of business functions.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUS 28 | Human Relations in the Workplace (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 14 | Business Communications (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 22 | Introduction to Management (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 21 | Human Resource Management (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting (Active) | 4 |
| BUS 36 | Introduction to Marketing (Active) | 3 |
| CSCI 8 | Computer Literacy (Active) | 3 |
| or CAS 50 | Introduction to Computer Application Systems (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 32 | Retail Store Management (Active) | 3 |
| **Total** | | **25** |

#### Other Information

Discipline: Business, Economics & Information Technology

Program Control Number: 16843

TOP Code: 050650 - Retail Store Operations and Management

CIP Code: 52.0212 - Retail Management