Retail Management Certificate

As the service sector continues to grow, so do the career opportunities in retailing. By developing knowledge and skills in visual promotion, retailing concepts, merchandising techniques, selling skills, and small business strategies, students will have the opportunity to stand out from the crowd in the retailing arena.

The credential is designed to “step” to the Associate in Business, which means students can earn the certificate, obtain a job in the field, and then continue working toward the degree to increase their skills and their promotability.

The Certificate in Retail Management is designed to prepare students for entry–level positions:

Junior Sales Manager
Retail Salesperson
Displayer

Pierce College offers the Certificate in Retail Management at the Ft. Steilacoom campus.

Special funding may be available for unemployed workers and low–wage working parents. Call (253) 964–6265.

For More Information Contact

Dr. Paul L. Gerhardt, Faculty/Program Coordinator
Business Management and Marketing
Ft Steilacoom Campus
(253) 964–6429
pgerhardt@pierce.ctc.edu
or
Office of Professional/Technical Education
(253) 964–6645

Rick Hogan, Program Coordinator
Puyallup Campus
(253) 840–8360
rhogan@pierce.ctc.edu

Curriculum

CERTIFICATE IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT
In addition to the requirements listed below, students are encouraged to take ACCNT 101 (Survey of Accounting).
CORE REQUIREMENTS (38 credits)
	MNGT 182	Creative Sales	5
	MNGT 186	Professional Development	5
	MNGT 275	Intro to Visual Promotion	5
	MNGT 282	Marketing	5
	MNGT 284	Small Business Management	5
	MNGT 293	Retailing & Merchandising	5
*	BUS 107	Business Mathematics	5
*	CIS 110	Intro to Microcomputer Applications	3
*	Select one:		5
*	BUS 105	Business English I
*	ENGL 101	Composition &$8211; Exposition
		Total Credits Required	43
*	Prerequisite required