Abstract:
This program assessment for Retail Management takes into consideration many factors such as training,
qualifications and advancement; current and projected employment rates at the national, state and local levels;
earnings respective to geographic levels; job outlook, earnings; and education or training opportunities.
Information has been collected from many sources including Occupational Outlook Handbook, Michigan
Occupational Information System, Michigan Community College Network, The Lansing State Journal and data
from Institutional Research Databases. Furthermore, detailed trends for enrollment and degree/certificate
acquirement at OCC and the state level are incorporated into this report.