Retail Management
The WVC Retail Management certificate is endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), a high-profile, non-profit association dedicated to promoting academic preparation
in the food industry. All of the WAFC member grocery companies recognize and value
this college-level certificate, which is designed to provide individuals with the
knowledge and skills that may increase their employability and career options in retail
settings.
The retail management certificate prepares individuals to manage a variety of retail
sales operations or lines of merchandise. Students who complete the courses for this
program will develop a clear sense of the scope of a career in the field of retail
management. The program serves both entry-level job candidates and incumbent employees.
The curriculum includes courses in both written and oral communications, business
math, human relations and microcomputer applications. Students also complete specific
business and management courses in accounting, management, marketing, retailing and
human resource management. After successful completion of the required coursework,
students will receive a retail management certificate, which may also show the WAFC
endorsement.
All certificate courses may be applied toward a Wenatchee Valley College associate
of technical science degree in General Business and some courses are transferable.
Students should work closely with a business adviser to plan their class schedules.