Business Pathway

The Business Pathway includes a broad field of disciplines incorporating many types of management and administrative careers in Business and Economics.

Programs

AA-T

Associate in Arts for Transfer
AS-T

Associate in Science for Transfer
AA

Associate of Arts
AS

Associate of Science
BS

Bachelor of Science
COA

Certificate of Achievement
COCP

Certificate of Competency
COCM

Certificate of Completion
JSC

Job Skills Certificate

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CompTIA and Information Technology

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

COCM

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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.

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.

Program Map for Business

Completion Coaching

We have a community of specialists in the Business Learning and Career Pathway ready to help you with your specific needs to complete your goals. There are faculty, counselors, and staff that understand your program and goals for specialized support in your program academics, counseling, and in the writing center.

Directory of Completion Coaches

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.

Meet with a Counselor

Take the right classes to meet your education and career goals. Create your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (CSEP) with your Counselor or Ed. Advisor.
Call (661) 395-4421.

Counseling and Advising