Program Information
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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Retail Management is designed to prepare individuals working in the retail industry, and related fields, for the industry training needs in supervision and management, marketing, financial management, and business planning. The curriculum encompasses several business essentials and also emphasizes the skill sets needed for effective management and communication in the work environment. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Retail Management is also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
- Type
- Certificate
- Academic Plan
- Retail Management (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5286
- Total Credits Required
- 24
- Catalog Year
- 2020-2021
- Available Online
- Yes
- Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better required for all courses within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate skills in leading, negotiating, and working in harmony with others in a business setting.
- Apply fundamental concepts to perform basic computing skills and technology operations.
- Demonstrate communication principles and critical thinking through written and oral formats.
- Evaluate various leadership styles and management techniques and explain their use in contemporary business settings.
- Apply marketing principles to the development of a marketing strategy.
- Evaluate current trends in human resource management and human resource needs to develop a human resource plan.
- Interpret and analyze financial information and financial performance measures to make business decisions.
- Evaluate merchandising, financial planning, and strategy in the industry to make business decisions.
- Create and present a strategic plan for a business, including financial strategy and financial performance measures.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Marketing Managers
$107,477 Show expanded career information for Marketing Managers
Sales Managers
$106,845 Show expanded career information for Sales Managers
Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
$36,715 Show expanded career information for Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGT251 | Human Relations in Business | 3 | |||
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |||
| BPC110 or CIS105 |
Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| MGT101 or MGT229 |
Techniques of Supervision or Management and Leadership I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication | SB | 3 | ||
| MGT276 | Personnel/Human Resources Management | 3 | |||
| ACC111 or ACC211 |
Accounting Principles I or Financial Accounting | 3 | |||
| MGT180 or MKT268 |
Retail Management or Merchandising | Critical course | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC110 or CIS105 |
Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS | 3 | ||
| MGT101 or MGT229 |
Techniques of Supervision or Management and Leadership I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGT251 | Human Relations in Business | 3 | |||
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication | SB | 3 | ||
| MGT276 | Personnel/Human Resources Management | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC111 or ACC211 |
Accounting Principles I or Financial Accounting | 3 | |||
| MGT180 or MKT268 |
Retail Management or Merchandising | Critical course | 3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Certificate of Completion in Retail Management (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=139049).
Other Versions
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. Other versions of this pathway map from different catalog years are available below: