About this Pathway
The Business Pathway includes a broad field of disciplines incorporating many types of management and administrative careers in Business and Economics, such as: Office Specialists, Administrative Assistants, Operations Research Analysts, Accountants, and Human Resource Managers. From major corporations to independent organizations, every business thrives from leaders with the right educational foundation and training. The Business Pathway prepares students with skills to transition into gainful employment, a higher level of employment, or further educational advancement to a four-year institution.
Programs of Study
Associate Degrees and Degrees for Transfer
AA - Associate of Arts
AA-T - Associate in Arts for Transfer
AS - Associate of Science
AS-T - Associate in Science for Transfer
Certificates
COA - Certificate of Achievement
COCM - Certificate of Completion
COCP - Certificate of Competency
JSC - Job Skills Certificates
NC - Noncredit
Completion Coaching Team
Financial Aid
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Name |
Position |
Email |
Voice Phone |
Location |
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Connie Garza |
Financial Aid Technician; Financial Aid Expert - Business Pathway |
cogarza@bakersfieldcollege.edu |
(661) 395-4448
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Educational Advisors
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Name |
Position |
Email |
Voice Phone |
Location |
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Evette Lara |
Educational Advisor, Advising Expert - Business Pathway |
elara@bakersfieldcollege.edu |
(661) 395-4582
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Counselors
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Name |
Position |
Email |
Voice Phone |
Location |
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Jonathan Schultz |
Counselor, General; Counseling Expert - Business Pathway and Personal and Career Exploration Pathway |
jonathan.schultz@bakersfieldcollege.edu |
(661) 395-4578
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Entire Completion Coaching Community
Career Outlook
The Bakersfield College Program Map is a great resource to find Program Learning Outcomes and detailed career outlook statistics for each of the programs of study associated with this Learning and Career Pathway. For more information about career outlooks in any field, visit the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Steps for Success
Year One
Complete 30 degree-applicable units, including 9 units from your selected major.
Semester One
Complete 15 degree applicable units, including program required math or English courses.
Semester Two
Complete 15 degree applicable units, including program required math or English course
Year Two
Complete 30 degree applicable units.
Semester One
Complete 15 degree applicable units and apply to transfer to a CSU or UC.
Semester Two
Complete 15 degree applicable units and apply to graduate.
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