Business Pathway

The Business Pathway includes a broad field of disciplines incorporating many types of management and administrative careers in Business and Economics.
Programs
Key
- AA-TAssociate in Arts for Transfer
- AS-TAssociate in Science for Transfer
- AAAssociate of Arts
- ASAssociate of Science
- BSBachelor of Science
- COACertificate of Achievement
- COCPCertificate of Competency
- COCMCertificate of Completion
- JSCJob Skills Certificate
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.
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.
Not sure where to start? Let us help.
Meet with a Counselor
Call (661) 395-4421.
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