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
Grade Requirement
Students must complete and pass all courses offered in curriculum with a passing grade of ‘C’ or better to progress in the program.
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 113 | 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