The Retail Management certificate is a nine course program designed to prepare individuals for the fast-paced retail industry. The program is intended to help students develop an understanding of the retail manager’s job and the requirements for career success and advancement in the retail industry. The program serves both entry-level job candidates and incumbent employees. The Retail Management certificate meets the needs of industry leaders such as the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC). Courses in the certificate may apply toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Management. The Retail Management certificate is not limited to the grocery industry – it is designed to prepare employees and advance careers of general retail professionals.