SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT*
Why Retail Management?
Retail managers are constantly needed in the dynamic and
growing retail industry. While many people work as store
sales associates, only the elite will become store managers
that command higher salaries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor
projects consistent demand for management positions at
salaries ranging from $37,000 to $60,000.
What Does a Retail Manager Do?
Retail managers are in charge of the daily efficient and profitable operation of a store. They may
manage stores that sell a specific line of merchandise, such as clothing or electronics products,
or that sell a wide variety of merchandise, such as a department store. They are the ultimate
general manager in charge of a small or medium-sized business.
The most successful retail managers have both personal skills and technical training. They must
have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and they must know how to merchandise, set
up displays, and purchase products. Some retail employers require future retail managers to
have a college degree in business.
C.C.L. in Retail Management at Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale Community College (SCC), accredited by the North Central Association, offers the
Certificate in Retail Management* for students who wish to pursue retail Management as a
career. You'll learn the fundamentals of selling, merchandising, buying, and management that
will qualify you for a variety of retail positions.
The following pages discuss program requirements and provide a recommended academic
plan toward the completion of your degree.
*This certificate is currently not Title IV Federal Financial Aid eligible.
For information, contact: Susan Meschkow at [email protected] or 480-425-6912
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C.C.L. IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT – 5286*
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Student Name: __________________
ID: ________
Advisor: _______________
Date: ____________
Core Business Courses (24 credits):
All students pursuing the AAS in Business must take the following core business courses regardless of the track:
Course #
Course Title
Credits Grade Notes
ACC111 OR
Accounting Principles I OR
3
Strongly Recommend ACC111
ACC211
Financial Accounting
BPC110 OR
Computer Usage and Applications OR
3
CIS105
Computer Information Systems
COM100
Introduction to Human Communication
3
MGT251
Human Relations in Business
3
MGT180
Retail Management
3
MGT101 OR
MGT229
Techniques of Supervision OR
Management and Leadership I
3
MGT276
Personnel/Human Resources Management
3
MKT271
Principles of Marketing
3
CREDITS:
24
A grade of “C” or better required for all courses in this certificate.
*This certificate is currently not Title IV Federal Financial Aid eligible.
For information, contact: Susan Meschkow at [email protected] or 480-425-6912
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