2021-2022 Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Retailing and Selling Associate of Science


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The Associate of Science degree in Retailing and Selling is designed for students interested in careers in retailing and selling. The program will accommodate non-business-major students who are desiring advancement in a current career as well as students seeking initial employment as sales or retailing representatives. Careers include insurance, auto, manufacturing, and other sales representatives or agents, merchandising, and representatives for retail, wholesale, and service industries.

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.
  • Handle first line supervision of sales and retailing representatives.
  • 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 102   Oral Business Communications 3
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 MAJOR


18

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES
ACCT 214 or Business Analysis and Calculations 3
CWE 180   Cooperative Work Experience - Business 3

 

Associate of Science Degree


Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate of Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

 

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