Retail Management

AS

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The Retail Management Associate of Science degree program, designed by managers of major retail corporations, prepares individuals to be effective managers or for promotion to management in the retail industry. The curriculum develops students’ understanding of and engagement in the scope of the retail manager’s job and the requirements for success. Completion of the AS Degree in Retail Management enhances the opportunity for entry employment as well as advancement in a retail career. Occupations for which this program prepares students include general and operations managers in the retail industry, retail sales workers, first-line supervisors of retail sales workers, buyers and order fillers, stockers and order fillers, and others. This program corresponds to certification by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), and current grocery industry personnel are encouraged to contact their human resources office for details on the WAFC program.

The Retail Management Certificate of Achievement program, designed by managers of major retail corporations, prepares individuals to be effective managers or for promotion to management in the retail industry. The curriculum develops students’ understanding of and engagement in the scope of the retail manager’s job and the requirements for success. Completion of this certificate Retail Management enhances the opportunity for entry employment as well as advancement in a retail career. Occupations for which this program prepares students include general and operations managers in the retail industry, retail sales workers, first-line supervisors of retail sales workers, buyers and order fillers, stockers and order fillers, and others. This program corresponds to certification by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), and current grocery industry personnel are encouraged to contact their human resources office for details on the WAFC program. Students completing the requirements of this certificate can earn the AS degree by completing the general education requirements and a minimum total of 60 units.