Retail Business Management Certificate
This certificate, endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), provides grocery employees access to a consistent curriculum and also meets the needs of other segments of the retail industry.
The program serves both entry-level job candidates and incumbent employees.
Program Length
The program is offered online and is approximately three-to-six quarters long, depending on full- or part-time attendance and the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
None.
Important Note: Taking the Accuplacer assessment or equivalent is not required for this certificate.
Program Course List
| RBM 105 | Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| RBM 107 | Marketing | 3 |
| RBM 109 | Principles of Retailing | 3 |
| RBM 111 | Essentials of Business Communication | 3 |
| RBM 113CL | Business Technology for Retail Applications | 3 |
| RBM 115 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| RBM 117 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| RBM 119 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
RBM 105 and RBM 109: Articulated courses with high schools for dual enrollment.
Optional Electives