Retail Management (WAFC) Certificate

24/7 Convenience:  Take your classes online in the comfort of your own home or in your company's training facility.  This certificate is available fully online.  You'll never need to come to our campus to take your classes.

Description:  This 10-class certificate is fully approved by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC).  Often viewed as an industry credential within the retail food industry, earning this certificate will help you to realize your personal and career potential.  You'll also earn college credit that you can potentially use towards more advanced educational programs such as an associate's or bachelor's degree.  Some students even go on to eventually earn a master's degree.  Please note that Umpqua Community College is on the quarter system and that credits are awarded as quarter credits. 

Classes:  The certificate has the following 10 classes. 

• BA206 Management Fundamentals or SDP 109 Elements of Supervision (3 credits)
• BA249 Retailing (3 credits)
• SDP208 Human Resources for Supervisors (3 credits)
• BA211 Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
• BA180 Business Mathematics I (3 credits)
• BA214 Business Communications (3 credits)
• SDP113 Human Relations for Supervisors (3 credits)
• CIS120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (4 credits)
• BA223 Marketing (3 credits)
• SP111 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 credits)

Cost:  WAFC-member employers may offer tuition assistance or tuition reimbursement for some or all of your certificate classes, so be sure to check with your supervisor about this.  If you are a non-resident student and are employed by a WAFC-member employer, UCC has arranged for in-state tuition for your Retail Management Certificate classes.  An estimated cost for a 3-credit class is ~$298.50.  Textbooks are extra.  Check with your instructor or program advisor for textbook information as early as possible so that you can shop for the best deal on your textbooks(s). 

How to Get Started:  There are three easy steps to take to get started.

• Contact the Retail Management program advisor: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 541-440-7646 to let her know that you'd like to start taking classes.  She will work with you to set up a plan and time frame for completing the program.
• Apply to Umpqua Community College:  You may apply online or may fill out the one-page application and submit it to UCC Admissions, PO Box 967, Roseburg, OR 97470.  Follow the links on the left side of this page (Getting Started at UCC).  Once you have applied to the College, you will be issued a 9-digit Banner ID number within about two business days.  When you have your Banner ID number, then you may complete the next step.
• Apply to the WAFC Retail Management Certificate Program .  Then either fax, mail, or email your application to your program advisor.  This information is detailed on the program application.  Your program advisor will take care of getting you registered for the classes that you have selected.

Flexibility:  Our commitment to retailers and students is to be as flexible as we possibly can.  We want to work with you to provide classes when you need them.  If you need a program class during a particular term, just let us know.  We'll do everything that we can to make that happen for you.

We look forward to helping you advance in your educational endeavors!

For more information about this program and how to enroll please contact:

Martha Joyce
Phone (541)440-7646
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it