Retail Management
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Retail Management degree is designed to prepare individuals working in the retail management, food industry, and related fields, for the mid-level management position challenges of the future. The curriculum encompasses business essentials and also emphasizes the skill sets needed for effective management and communication in the work environment. Instruction will provide the background and knowledge necessary for students to develop the judgment skills they must exercise as business managers. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Retail Management is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Retail Management (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3048
Total credits required
62-67
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate skills in leading, negotiating, and working in harmony with others in a business setting. (MGT101, MGT229, MGT251, GBS+++, MGT+++, SBU200, [HU])
- Apply fundamental concepts to perform basic computing skills and technology operations. (BPC110, CIS105)
- Demonstrate communication principles and critical thinking through written and oral formats. (COM100, SBU200, (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SG/SQ], GBS+++)
- Evaluate various leadership styles and management techniques and explain their use in contemporary business settings. (MGT101, MGT229, MGT251, MGT+++, SBU200)
- Apply marketing principles to the development of a marketing strategy. (MKT271, MKT+++, GBS+++)
- Evaluate current trends in human resource management and human resource needs to develop a human resource plan. (MGT251, MGT276, MGT+++)
- Interpret and analyze financial information and financial performance measures to make business decisions. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC211, ACC212, ACC230, ACC240, [MA])
- Evaluate merchandising, financial planning, and strategy in the industry to make business decisions. (MGT180)
- Create and present a strategic plan for a business, including financial strategy and financial performance measures. (MGT180)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 28-33 | |
| Choose one of the following three accounting sequences: | ||
| ACC111 | Accounting Principles I (3) AND | |
| ACC230 | Uses of Accounting Information I (3) AND | |
| ACC240 | Uses of Accounting Information II (3) | |
| OR | ||
| ACC111 | Accounting Principles I (3) AND | |
| ACC112 | Accounting Principles II (3) AND | |
| ACC212 | Managerial Accounting (3) | |
| OR | ||
| ACC211 | Financial Accounting (3) AND | |
| ACC212 | Managerial Accounting (3) | 6-9 |
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) | 3 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| MGT101 | Techniques of Supervision (3) OR | |
| MGT229 | Management and Leadership I (3) | 3 |
| MGT180 | Retail Management | 3 |
| MGT251 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| MGT276 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| SBU200 | Society and Business | 3 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 9-15 | |
| Student must complete an additional nine (9) to fifteen (15) credits from GBS, MGT, and/or MKT prefixed courses (except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area) to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Must include at least one MKT course. | ||
| GBS+++ Any GBS General Business course(s) | ||
| MGT+++ Any MGT Management course(s) | ||
| MKT+++ Any MKT Marketing course(s) | ||
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 19-25 | |
| General Education Core | Credits: 12-18 | |
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR | |
| ENG111 | Technical and Professional Writing (3) | 6 |
| ENG102 | or ENG108 recommended for students considering pursuing a bachelors degree at an Arizona university. | |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
| Mathematics | Credits: 3-6 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. | ||
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 7 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 0 | |
| Met by SBU200 in Required Courses area. | ||
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. | ||
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