Retail Management - Lane Community College

Retail Management from Lane Community College is a Campus Certificate Retail degree that prepares you for a Business career. Purpose The Retail Management Certificate of Completion represents skills identified by the retail industry, which desires to provide a program of study for their employees and for students who would like to become retail employees. The certificate builds on the Career Pathway Certificate of Completion and incorporates additional coursework in writing and business. This program is recognized by retail employers and identifies skills that lead to professional growth, hiring, and advancement opportunities. This program is a body of study that prepares the student for retail sales and management responsibilities; those who complete the program may be given preference in hiring, and/or may be eligible for promotions. Learning Outcomes The graduate will: understand the purpose of retailing and the retail environment and the responsibilities of the retail operations function. understand the advantages, disadvantages, and circumstantial uses of various leadership styles. understand various ethical tools and the reasoning behind various ethical positions. determine appropriate and inappropriate interview and hiring questions. understand the opportunities and challenges posed by a multi-cultural work force and the responsibilities of management in handling and motivating employees in the current business environment. understand the impact of technology on marketing and recognize how the major elements of the marketing process apply to actual marketing situations. define theories and strategies of business management, including human resources management and operations management. understand the basic terms and content of financial statements and be able to understand and interpret the information they contain. understand communication theory and give well-organized, clear business presentations that inform, recommend, and train. understand the basics of word processing, spreadsheets, database management , and internet communications. use appropriate library and information resources to research business topics. apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving. View more details on Lane Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Retail courses.