Retail Business Management Certificate

CIP Code

52.0212

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 105Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior

3

RBM 107Marketing

3

RBM 109Principles of Retailing

3

RBM 111Essentials of Business Communication

3

RBM 113Business Technology for Retail Applications

3

RBM 115Human Resource Management

3

RBM 117Principles of Management

3

RBM 119Financial Management

3

Total Credit Hours:24

RBM 105 and RBM 109: Articulated courses with high schools for dual enrollment.

Optional Electives

CAS 105Keyboarding

3

RBM 123Customer Service

5

RBM 129Speaking for Success

5

RBM 133Effective Selling

5

RBM 159E-Commerce Principles & Applications

4

RBM 162Social Media Marketing

5

RBM 164Marketing Communications

5

RBM 166CAPSuccessful Career Development

5

RBM 168Consumer Behavior

5

RBM 201Introduction to Business Etiquette

5