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Retail Merchandising Career Overview:

RCTC’s Retail Merchandising program prepares graduates for mid-management employment and subsequent advancement in the field of apparel and interior decorating.

The program provides opportunities for careers such as: buyers, department managers, sales managers, store managers, general manager, manufacturer’s representatives, customer service manager, visual merchandisers, sales trainer, operations manager, inventory control manager, promotions directors, fashion directors, journalists, and human resource managers. Graduates with the interior decorating option may seek employment in retailing, interior studios, consulting, or managing their own business.

The Retail Merchandising Diploma program prepares graduates for entry level employment and subsequent advancement in the field of retail and interior decorating. The student may also use the diploma to satisfy the first 30 credits of a two-year retail merchandising Associate’s Degree or an interior decorating option.

The Retail Merchandising Occupational Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment, upgrading of employment skills, and subsequent advancement in the field of retail and interior decorating. Visit us at http://www.rctc.edu/program/rmds/.

Program Requirements for:

• Retail Merchandising, AS Degree Program
• Retail Merchandising, AAS Degree Program
• Retail Merchandising, Diploma Program
• Retail Merchandising, Certificate Program
• Retail Merchandising-Interior Decorating Option, AS Degree Program
• Retail Merchandising-Interior Decorating Option, AAS Degree Program
• Retail Merchandising-Interior Decorating Option, Diploma Program
• Retail Merchandising-Interior Decorating Option, Certificate Program

Check out the latest RCTC course descriptions in the On-line Catalog.