Retail Management
Certificate of Achievement Business · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Understand and apply practices used in the management of retail stores.
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving.
- Create effective oral and written business communications using modern communication technologies.
- Identify the basics of information technology and apply software applications to enhance efficiency of business functions.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 28 | Human Relations in the Workplace | 3 |
| BUS 14 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 22 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| BUS 21 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 36 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| CSCI 8 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| orCAS 50 | Introduction to Computer Application Systems | 3 |
| BUS 32 | Retail Store Management | 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