50 Credits

This certificate program prepares individuals to manage a variety of retail sales operations or lines of merchandise. The program serves both entry-level job candidates and current employees. After successful completion of the required coursework, students receive a certificate, which may also show the WAFC (Washington Association of Food Chains) endorsement.

Contacts: Sean McKeaque, sean.mckeague@greenriver.edu, Daniel deWolff, daniel.dewolff@greenriver.edu

Program Website: Business, Marketing & Entrepreneurship | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/business-marketing-and-entrepreneurship/

Gainful Employment

Find important information about educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended these programs at https://www.greenriver.edu/consumer-information/gainful-employment-information/business-management-retail-management/

Program Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate leadership competencies and teamwork skills necessary to resolve interpersonal and organizational challenges that most often occur in the modern workplace.
2. Communicate clearly, appropriately, and persuasively to business stakeholders, both orally and in writing.      
3. Describe the basics of strategic planning and creative problem solving.
4. Explain the methods for organizing and delegating work.
5. Discuss self-management skills related to areas such as goal setting, self-esteem, and problem solving.