PROGRAM DETAILS
8 months or lessto complete your program
Onlinecareer-focused curriculum
7 or 15week course length
19:1student to faculty ratio
Program Overview
An effective retail manager juggles a number of codependent business strategies, including securing inventory, setting optimal pricing, and supervising and scheduling staff, all while maintaining a pleasant consumer experience. Johnson & Wales University’s Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Foundations of Retail Management lays the groundwork for understanding and implementing management best practices in the retail industry.
This online micro-certificate prepares you to take on the challenges of business management through a retail lens. Enhance core focuses in business and management through specialized explorations that prepare you for areas such as account management, fashion-focused retail and effective personnel oversight in a number of retail settings.
This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Business.
Benefits of Earning Your Certificate with JWU Online
- Take advantage of our online format, designed to fit your schedule
- Learn from faculty with industry experience who integrate theory with practice
- Acquire real-world exposure through our experiential education model
- Prepare for management opportunities within retail
- Earn credit applicable toward your future JWU undergraduate degree in fashion merchandising & retailing
Take the next step in your retail management career with an Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Foundations of Retail Management from Johnson & Wales University. Start your application today.
Tuition & Fees
At Johnson & Wales University, we believe a high-quality education should help you reach for your career goals, not weigh you down with college debt. So we are constantly working to provide competitively priced college tuition.
Please note that students who enroll in this certificate program are ineligible for financial aid. Contact Online Student Financial Services (855-598-5040 or [email protected]) for options.
Online UNDERGRADUATE MICRO-CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATIONS OF RETAIL MANAGEMENT Courses
Coursework for your Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Foundations of Retail Management covers the essentials of retail management, including an introduction to business and management, organizational dynamics, key account management, as well as an introductory exploration of retail and fashion.
Foundations of Retail Management Courses
| Course Title |
|---|
| Introduction to Business and Management |
| Organizational Behavior |
| Key Account Management |
| Introduction to Retail and Fashion |
Please note that some courses may be 15 weeks long. For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.
Admissions Requirements
Ready to begin your Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Foundations of Retail Management? Johnson & Wales Online is here to help. We start with a dedicated online admissions associate who will work with you one-on-one to answer all your questions and help guide you through the process. We cap it off with a free application.
If you’re ready for an education that can position you for your next career move, click the button below to get started today!
Why Johnson & Wales University?
Prepped for the Professional World
We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon graduation.
Personalized Support
We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.
Learning on Your Schedule
We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.
Backed by Student Approval
Based on a 2024 EdSights survey of JWU Online students, three out of four students would recommend JWU Online to a friend. Most notably, JWU Online achieved a Student Voice Score (SVS) of 65, far surpassing the national private 4-year institution average score of 3. To learn more about our SVS, which measures our students' overall satisfaction with JWU Online, visit out EdSights Student Voice Score page.
