# Retail Management (Certificate of Achievement)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business

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The Retail Management Certificate of Achievement program prepares students to become highly skilled and knowledgeable in a fast growing industry which provides promotional opportunities.

**Career Opportunities**

Successful completion of this program prepares students for an assistant buyer, assistant store manager, pricing and signing coordinator, and merchandising representative positions.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Determine best operation procedures in choosing location, set-up and operations of a retail store in several different business situations.
2.  Apply college level critical thinking, research, and problem solving techniques for the completion of business based reports and writing assignments.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses** | | 20.5 |
| BUS 5 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS 20 | General Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 38 | Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software | 4 |
| BUS 56 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BUS 70 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 72 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| BUS 239 | QuickBooks | 1.5 |
| **Total Units:** | | 20.5 |