General Business Job Skills
Certificate Business · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |