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Retailing and Selling Certificate of Achievement


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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

Course ID Title Units
BUS 120      Business Management 3
BUS 125   Human Relations in Business 3
BUS 137   Professional Selling Fundamentals 3
BUS 136   Principles of Retailing 3
  Restricted Electives 3

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE CERTIFICATE


15

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES:  
ACCT 214 or Business Analysis and Calculations 3
CWE 180  or Cooperative Work Experience - Business 3
BUS 102   Oral Business Communications 3

 

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