Accredited Online Retail Programs
Kaplan University,
the highest ranking school below, will train students
through its retail programs
to become
retail workers,
retail managers,
retail specialists,
retail sales managers, etc.
and set them up well for future employment.
At present, there are 4,209,500 people employed as
retail salespersons alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$24,630.
Sales and related employees make on average $36,020
per year and there are about 13,715,050
of them employed today according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Retail Common Job Tasks
- conducting financial transactions
- stocking shelves or racks
- taking inventory
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BSBA - Retail Management
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program is designed to prepare students to pursue a variety of positions in the field of business while incorporating communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace.* The program offers students an opportunity to obtain a breadth of knowledge that provides a foundation appropriate for work in the field. This program accommodates both the student whose immediate educational goals are satisfied by the bachelor's degree and the student who is planning to pursue study in business fields beyond the baccalaureate level.†
Students may personalize their degree in business administration by focusing electives and the capstone course in one of the following emphasis areas:
* Business Security and Assurance
* Corporate Finance
* General Business
* Health Care Management
* Human Resources
* Management
* Management of Information Systems
* Marketing
* Retail Management
*This program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in the field, or for jobs in related fields, the specific job titles of which may not be represented in the program title. Although the University will assist students with job placement, finding a job is the individual responsibility of the student. The University does not guarantee that any student will be placed in any particular job, or at all.
†While the program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate programs.
| Concentration |
Retail Management |
| Prereq GPA |
2.0 GPA |
| Prereq Degree |
HS diploma, GED |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Credits earned in any combination of prior learning credit will not exceed 75 percent of the credits required for degree programs or 50 percent of the credits required for certificate programs. Prior learning credit includes:
* College-level courses documented on a college transcript, or transfer credit (TC)
* Experiential Credit (EC), or portfolio assessment
* Credit by Examination (CC), which includes:
o DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs)
o College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
o Advanced Placement Program (AP)
o Defense Language Proficiency Tests (DLPTs)
o Educational Testing Service (ETS) Excelsior College Examinations
o Other similar exams
* Students must complete a minimum of 50 percent of the major requirements for their program, including the capstone course, at Kaplan University.
* Applications for credit for previous education, training, experiential learning, or through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) must be completed prior to the first day of the course for which the transfer credit is requested. |
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Bachelor of Business Administration: Retail Management Concentration
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) prepares graduates for a wide range of managerial positions in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Business Administration students acquire fundamental as well as practical and professional skills in all phases of business including decision-making and problem-solving capabilities. The Bachelor of Business Administration program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals.
| Concentration |
Retail Management |
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma or equivalent (GED). |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Strayer University will accept transfer credit from institutions that are accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This may include two and four year colleges and universities, business colleges, trade schools, and international universities. Credits from international institutions will be accepted if the institution is recognized as the equivalent to an accredited institution in the United States.
Undergraduate
1. Strayer University will only accept transfer credit into undergraduate programs for courses in which the student received a grade of "C" (2.0 quality points) or better.
2. Strayer University will accept transfer credit into undergraduate programs for courses in which the student received a grade of “D” if the student completed a degree program at that specific college or university.
3. Strayer University will accept "P" (Pass) grades for transfer credit when the pass grade is given academic credit.
Graduate
1. Strayer University will only accept transfer credit into the graduate program for courses in which the student has received a grade of "B" (3.0 quality points) or better.
2. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 is required for admission into the graduate program. If the student’s undergraduate GPA is below the 2.75 requirement, a calculation will be made of the student’s last 22 courses in the undergraduate program to determine acceptance.
3. For graduate programs, if a student's undergraduate GPA is below the 2.75 requirement or the GPA of the last 22 credits is below 2.75, the transcripts must be reviewed and approved by the Campus Dean prior to evaluation by TEC. The approved evaluation from the Campus Dean must accompany the undergraduate transcripts when they are sent to TEC for evaluation.
4. To fulfill undergraduate prerequisite requirements in Strayer University graduate programs, Strayer University will accept credit from courses in which the student has received a grade of “D”. |
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BA/Service Management - Mass-market Retail Enterprise Management
The Bachelor of Arts in Service Management with
specializations program is designed to provide the
knowledge and skills to be effective in one of the fastest
growing sectors of the economy. The course of study
prepares students to deliver services that include all
internal and external activities of organizations aimed at
customer acquisition, retention and care. Because careers may range from consultant and specialist
jobs to management tasks within the numerous fields
and functions in the service sector, students must select
a specialization in this program. Specializations include
Non-profit Enterprise, Hospitality Enterprise, Restaurant
Enterprise Management, and Mass Market Retail
Enterprise Management.
| Concentration |
Mass-market Retail Enterprise Management |
| Prereq GPA |
2.00 cumulative GPA or higher For transfer students. |
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma required and GED is accepted |
| Special Instructions |
Depending on the number of credits transferred in, you may be required to take one or both of Ashford University's introductory courses: EXP 105 Personal Dimensions of Education and PSY 202 Adult Development & Life Assessment. If you enter the program with fewer than twenty-four (24) transferable credits, you are required to successfully complete EXP 105 as your first course, followed by PSY 202 as your second course. If you enter the program with twenty-four (24) or more transferable credits, you will be required to successfully complete PSY 202 as your first course. Your degree program consists of 11 core courses, worth 33 credits, plus a required specialization worth 12 credits. Please note that you must complete the major course requirements before you can begin your specialization.All Gen Ed classes listed on 1st degree (AA/Buisness) 46 Gen Ed credits required for all degree's. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Ashford University accepts up to 90 transfer credits from a two-year, regionally accredited institution, including Associate of Arts in Science credits, toward a Bachelor's degree program. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree. Combine your previous coursework with up to 75 nontraditional credits to make the maximum transfer impact! # You can transfer up to 90 community college credits toward Ashford's Bachelor's programs, including AAS credits.
# Credits you've earned toward an Associate's degree at an accredited community college might apply towards Ashford University's general education requirements.
# Your lower division coursework may be equivalent to Ashford's upper division courses, so you won't have to repeat courses you have already taken. #You must earn a minimum of 18 credits at Ashford University. |
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BS - Retail Management
The Retail Management specialization provides undergraduate learners with knowledge of the history and fundamentals of managing in a retail environment. Specialization topics include retail management and store operations, competitive analysis and planning, communication and teamwork, leadership, diversity and globalization, and the legal and ethical considerations of managing a retail operation. This specialization prepares learners to pursue careers in the field of retail management, including store operations supervisor or manager, inventory analyst, buyer analyst, store associate, demand planning analyst, and department lead.
| Prereq GPA |
None |
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma or equivalent. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed. |
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Pharmacy Technician - Retail
CDI College's Pharmacy Technician - Retail diploma program is a customer-centered program that gives graduates the practical knowledge and skills needed to excel in a retail pharmacy environment. Graduates of this program will be prepared for pharmacy tech jobs in community pharmacies.
Students gain a broad knowledge of anatomy, microbiology, physiology, and pharmacology, as well as computer skills. Communications and customer service skills for the retail work environment are also a focus of the program.
All students participate in a practicum placement at a community pharmacy in order to refine their pharmaceutical skills and gain hands-on work experience.
| Concentration |
Retail |
| Prereq Degree |
The minimum requirements for admission to CDI College is a high school diploma, unless otherwise specified in the program outline. For full admissions requirements you must speak with a CDI Admissions counselor. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
To have credits from another institution considered, students must show that the previous course completed is equivalent to the course they are looking to receive exemption from. Students must pay a credit transfer assessment fee for each course that prior learning credit is requested. Prior Learning/Advanced Standing credits can be granted for up to a maximum of 50% of the program. Any courses awarded such credits will have "CR" reflected on the transcript of marks. Credits awarded through advanced standing are not transferable to other learning institutions. |
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Fashion Retailing
Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Fashion Retailing program is intended to teach students about fashion trends and planning successful fashion shows. Students have the opportunity to learn about fashion merchandising, pricing, advertising, promotion, store layout, and visual merchandising. They also have a chance to learn about consumer behavior, store organization and management, the marketplace, personal shopping, loss prevention, inventory control, and customer service and credit. Ashworth College provides students in the Career Diploma in Fashion Retailing program with a customized lesson book, study guides, illustrated personal fashion manual, career search and time management guide, and a supplement about franchising.
| Prereq Degree |
You must have an accredited high school diploma or G.E.D. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
You may receive credit for up to 75% of your degree
program as a combination of transfer credits from other
institutions and life/work experience (with a limit of 25%
life/ work experience credit) toward the credit hours
required for your Associate or Bachelor’s Degree. Credit
must be less than ten years old and you must have earne
a grade of C or higher. |
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Retail Management
This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to effectively apply traditional business concepts to a retail environment. The program gives a broad foundation in essential business techniques related to management, accounting, marketing and more. Students will also explore specific topics, cover the procedures required to operate successfully in a retail environment. They will learn about employee management, quality management and more. As a graduate students will be able to confidently build their retail career.
| Prereq Degree |
You must have an accredited high school diploma or G.E.D. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
You may receive credit for up to 75% of your degree
program as a combination of transfer credits from other
institutions and life/work experience (with a limit of 25%
life/ work experience credit) toward the credit hours
required for your Associate or Bachelor’s Degree. Credit
must be less than ten years old and you must have earne
a grade of C or higher. |
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Associate's Degree in Retail Management
The Retail Management Associate Degree Program provides a thorough background in the functional areas of retail management, finance/accounting, marketing, buying, and merchandising at the Associate Degree level. The program prepares men and women for a retail management career. Typical areas in which a graduate will have the necessary academic background to enter the field are merchandising, sales management, store management, supply chain management, marketing, and e-commerce.
Your courses include:
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Internet Marketing and E-Commerce
Consumer Behavior
Business Statistics
Retail Management
Merchandising Planning and Buying
With Penn Foster College's distance learning program, you can earn your Associate Degree in Retail Management quickly and conveniently, at home with no classroom needed.
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma or equivalent. (GED) |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Submit official transcripts of courses completed at other schools. If courses are
accepted in transfer, monetary adjustments will be made. |
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| Dordt College |
| Total Programs |
115 |
| Number of Subjects |
100 |
| Rank in USA |
295th |
