Retailing and Selling Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement in Retailing and Selling is designed for students interested in careers in retail or sales professions. The program will accommodate non-business-major students who are desiring advancement in a current career as well as students seeking initial employment in merchandising and retail or as sales professionals. Careers include merchandising, insurance, auto, and other sales representatives or agents and representatives for retail, wholesale, and service industries. The certificate can be completed in a single term. The Certificate of Achievement in Retailing and Selling may be completed in one semester.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Engage successfully in professional retailing or personal selling.
Handle human relations issues.
Work effectively in today’s business environments and management structures.
Apply effective communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and listening skills.

Required Courses

BUS 120 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3 Units
BUS 125 HUMAN RELATIONS IN BUSINESS 3 Units
BUS 137 PROFESSIONAL SELLING FUNDAMENTALS 3 Units
BUS 136 PRINCIPLES OF RETAILING 3 Units
Restrictive Electives: 3 Units

Total Units for the Certificate: 15

Restricted Electives:

ACCT 214 BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND CALCULATIONS 3 Units
Or
CWE 180 CO-OP-ED-BUSINESS 3 Units
Or
BUS 102 ORAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3 Units