# General Business Job Skills (Certificate)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business

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#### General Business Job Skills Certificate

A Job Skills Certificate in General Business will provide the student with broad-based knowledge and skills in business. These core classes provide the foundation for a variety of successful careers in business. Upon completion of the required courses with at least a "C" or "P" (pass) grade in each course, the student will be eligible for a Job Skills Certificate.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to analyze and record financial transactions accurately using both manual and computerized general ledger systems to support effective financial reporting.

-   2\. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to demonstrate effective communication within an organization through clear, professional, and appropriate written and oral presentations.

-   3\. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to evaluate legal and ethical considerations and make informed decisions that align with and support organizational objectives.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **General Business Job Skills Certificate: Complete all of the following** | | 12-13 |
| **Core Courses: Complete all of the following** | | 9 |
| BSAD B20 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BSAD B5 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BSAD B6 | Introduction to Microsoft 365 | 3 |
| **List A** | | 3-4 |
| BSAD B53A | Introduction to Accounting 1 | 3 |
| BSAD B1 | Financial Accounting | 4 |