Business Administration, A.S. (University College)

Program Code: 2BAUC_AS

Program Description

The associate degree program in Business Administration provides an introductory foundation to core aspects of the business environment that prepares graduates for future baccalaureate study in business or for direct entry into the work place. The primary objective of this major is to provide a business-oriented program with sufficient communicative and mathematical skills, socially relevant course work, and specific business specialties to develop a well-rounded and knowledgeable graduate.

Students should work closely with academic advisers to schedule coursework required to transition to baccalaureate business programs.

What is Business Administration?

To be successful in today's increasingly complex business world, you need to have a broad understanding of how business works. The Penn State Associate degree in Business Administration prepares students for a professional career in today's business environment. The degree offers students a managerially-oriented program emphasizing communication and mathematical skills, socially relevant course work, and advanced courses in business. While Penn State's Associate in Science in Business Administration is an excellent stand-alone credential, it can be used to seamlessly transition to a bachelor's degree such as the Bachelor of Science in Business or other business-related programs at the University.

You Might Like This Program If...

  • You want to learn to use the latest technical business tools to perform your job duties effectively.
  • You analyze and react to issues facing companies today.
  • You collect and analyze data to make inferences and solve business problems.
  • You need to execute effective communication strategies.

Entrance to Major

Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to change to this Associate degree after admission to the University.

Degree Requirements

For the Associate in Science degree in Business Administration, a minimum of 60 credits is required:

Requirement Credits
General Education 21
Requirements for the Major 48-50

9 of the 21 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes: 3 credits of GQ General Education courses and 6 credits of GWS General Education courses.

Requirements for the Major

To graduate, a student enrolled in the major must earn a grade of C or better in each course designated by the major as a C-required course, as specified by Senate Policy 82-44.

Prescribed Courses
ACCTG 211Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making4
CAS 100Effective Speech3
MIS 204Introduction to Management Information Systems Keystone/General Education Course3
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
ENGL 202DEffective Writing: Business Writing Keystone/General Education Course3
Additional Courses
BA 241
& BA 242		Legal Environment of Business
and Social and Ethical Environment of Business		4
or BA 243 Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business
ECON 102Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy Keystone/General Education Course3
or ECON 104 Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy Keystone/General Education Course
SCM 200Introduction to Statistics for Business Keystone/General Education Course4
or STAT 200 Elementary Statistics Keystone/General Education Course
Select one of the following:3-4
MATH 21
College Algebra with Analytic Geometry with Applications I Keystone/General Education Course
MATH 22
College Algebra With Analytic Geometry and Applications II Keystone/General Education Course
MATH 110
Techniques of Calculus I Keystone/General Education Course
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
ENGL 15Rhetoric and Composition Keystone/General Education Course3
or ENGL 30H Honors Rhetoric and Composition Keystone/General Education Course
MGMT 301Basic Management Concepts3
or MGMT 301W Basic Management Concepts
MKTG 301Principles of Marketing3
or MKTG 301W Principles of Marketing
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Select 12-13 credits of the following:12-13
BA 100
Introduction to Business Keystone/General Education Course
BA 250
Small Business Management
BA 364Y
International Business and Society
CAS 250
Small Group Communication Keystone/General Education Course
or CAS 252
 Business and Professional Communication Keystone/General Education Course
CAS 352
Organizational Communication Keystone/General Education Course
IB 303
International Business Operations
MATH 22
College Algebra With Analytic Geometry and Applications II Keystone/General Education Course
MATH 110
Techniques of Calculus I Keystone/General Education Course
ACCTG 300 to ACCTG 399
ECON 100 to ECON 399
ENTR 100 to ENTR 399
FIN 100 to FIN 399
HPA 100 to HPA 399
LER 100 to LER 399
MGMT 100 to MGMT 399
MKTG 100 to MKTG 399
MIS 100 to MIS 399
RM 100 to RM 399
SCM 200 to SCM 399

General Education

Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all associate degree students and are often partially incorporated into the requirements of a program. For additional information, see the General Education Requirements section of the Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.

The keystone symbol Keystone/General Education Course appears next to the title of any course that is designated as a General Education course. Program requirements may also satisfy General Education requirements and vary for each program.

Foundations (grade of C or better is required and Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)

  • Quantification (GQ): 3 credits
  • Writing and Speaking (GWS): 3 credits

Knowledge Domains

  • Arts (GA): 3 credits
  • Humanities (GH): 3 credits
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 3 credits
  • Natural Sciences (GN): 3 credits

Note: Up to six credits of Inter-Domain courses may be used for any Knowledge Domain requirement, but when a course may be used to satisfy more than one requirement, the credits from the course can be counted only once.

Exploration

  • Any General Education course (including GHW and Inter-Domain): 3 credits

University Degree Requirements

Cultures Requirement

3 credits of United States (US) or International (IL) cultures coursework are required and may satisfy other requirements

Writing Across the Curriculum

3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.

Total Minimum Credits

A minimum of 60 degree credits must be earned for a associates degree. The requirements for some programs may exceed 60 credits. Students should consult with their college or department adviser for information on specific credit requirements.

Quality of Work

Candidates must complete the degree requirements for their major and earn at least a 2.00 grade-point average for all courses completed within their degree program.

Limitations on Source and Time for Credit Acquisition

Credit used toward degree programs may need to be earned from a particular source or within time constraints (see Senate Policy 83-80). For more information, check the Suggested Academic Plan for your intended program.

Program Learning Objectives

DuBois Campus

  • Communication: Demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities to effectively communicate.
  • Compare/Contrast Local/Global Economy: Compare, contrast and differentiate the business environment of both their local community and the globalized world economy.
  • Ethics: Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues, social responsibilities and conflict resolution.
  • Fundamental Concepts: Explain, utilize and apply fundamental business concepts, principles and contemporary business practices.
  • Leadership and Teamwork: Apply leadership, team building, and project management skills.
  • Problem-Solving: Recognize, analyze and solve business problems using quantitative and qualitative measures.
  • Technology Tools: Apply contemporary tools of information technology to include business software applications.

Greater Allegheny Campus

  • Business Applications: Students will utilize and apply fundamental business concepts, principles and contemporary business practices.
  • Ethics: Students will demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues, social responsibilities and conflict resolution.

Hazleton Campus

  • Business Applications: Students will utilize and apply fundamental business concepts, principles and contemporary business practices.
  • Business Environment: Students will compare, contrast and differentiate the business environment of both the local community and the globalized world economy.
  • Communication: Students will demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities to effectively communicate.
  • Ethics: Students will demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues, social responsibilities and conflict resolution.
  • IT Tools: Students will apply contemporary tools of information technology to include business software applications.
  • Leadership, Team Building, and Project Management: Students will apply leadership, team building, and project management skills.
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Measures: Students will recognize, analyze and solve business problems using quantitative and qualitative measures.

Brandywine, Lehigh Valley, Scranton, and York Campuses

  • Data Analysis and Problem Solving: Recognize, analyze and solve business problems using quantitative and qualitative measures.
  • Effective Communication: Demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities to effectively communicate.
  • Ethical Awareness: Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues, social responsibilities and conflict resolution.
  • Global and Diverse Perspectives: Compare, contrast and differentiate the business environment of both their local community and the globalized world economy.
  • Leadership and Teamwork: Apply leadership, team building, and project management skills.
  • Use Management Theory/Practice: Utilize and apply fundamental business concepts, principles and contemporary business practices.
  • Use Technology: Apply contemporary tools of information technology to include business software applications.

Fayette and Mont Alto Campuses

  • Communication Skills: Demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities to effectively communicate
  • Technology Tools: Apply contemporary tools of information technology to include business software applications.
  • Ethics: Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues, social responsibilities and conflict resolution.
  • Fundamental Concepts: Explain fundamental business concepts, principles and contemporary business practices.
  • Problem Solving: Recognize and solve business problems using quantitative and qualitative measures.

New Kensington Campus

  • Application of Standards: Applying the same standards throughout the reporting process, from one period to the next, to ensure financial comparability between periods.
  • Communication during the accounting process: Students engage in listening, talking straight, persuasion, critical thinking and problem solving, and time management during the accounting period.
  • Data Analysis and Problem Solving: Recognize, analyze and solve business problems using quantitative and qualitative measures.
  • Ethical Awareness: Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues, social responsibilities and conflict resolution.
  • Professional Standards: Students awareness of professional standards in the accounting field.
  • Study of the Finance and Accounting Industry: Current events that relate to the finance and accounting industry.

Schuylkill Campus

  • Data Analysis and Problem Solving: Recognize and solve business problems using quantitative and qualitative measures.
  • Effective Communication: Demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities to communicate effectively.
  • Ethical Awareness: Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues, social responsibilities and conflict resolution.
  • Technology Usage: Apply contemporary tools of information technology to include business software applications.
  • Use Management Theory/Practice: Explain fundamental business concepts, principles and contemporary business practices.

Shenango Campus

  • Communication: Demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities to effectively communicate.
  • Fundamental Concepts: Explain fundamental business concepts, principles and contemporary business practices.
  • Problem-Solving: Recognize and solve business problems using quantitative and qualitative measures.
  • Technology Tools: Apply contemporary tools of information technology to include business software applications.
  • Utilize and apply fundamental business concepts, principles, and contemporary business practices: Graduates of the BSB program have the technology based analytical skills, critical thinking & problem solving skills, mathematical, and analytical business' strategy skills sought by today's employers.

Wilkes-Barre Campus

  • Data Analysis and Problem Solving: Recognize, analyze and solve business problems using quantitative and qualitative measures.
  • Ethical Awareness: Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues, social responsibilities and conflict resolution.
  • Global and Diverse Perspectives: Compare, contrast, and differentiate the business environment of both their local community and the globalized world economy
  • Leadership and Teamwork: Apply leadership, team building, ad project management skills
  • Use Management Theory/Practice: Explain fundamental business concepts, principles and contemporary business practices.

Academic Advising

The objectives of the university's academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.

Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.

READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY

Brandywine

Christina Olear
Business Program Coordinator
Main, 207F
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, PA 19063
cmo16@psu.edu

DuBois

Diane Spradling
Lecturer in Business and Program Coordinator
1 College Place
DuBois, PA 15801
814-375-4803
dll150@psu.edu

Fayette

William Gardner
Assistant Teaching Professor
2201 University Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
724-430-4245
wsg3@psu.edu

Greater Allegheny

Advising Office
Academic Affairs
101 Frable Building
4000 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132
412-675-9140
GA-Academics@lists.psu.edu

Hazleton

Sherry Robinson
Associate Professor of Business
304 Pasco L. Schiavo Hall
Hazleton, PA 18202
570-450-3559
skr12@psu.edu

Mont Alto

Michael Labalokie
Lecturer, Accounting and Finance
205 General Studies Building
Mont Alto, PA 17237
717-749-6229
mxl16@psu.edu

New Kensington

Steve Evanchec
Lecturer in Accounting
111 Administration Bldg.
3550 Seventh Street Rd.
New Kensington, PA 15068
724-334-6727
sxe5211@psu.edu

Schuylkill

Angela Brown
Program Coordinator
200 University Drive
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
570-385-6080
amb536@psu.edu

Scranton

James Wilkerson
Assistant Teaching Professor
117 Business Building
Dunmore, PA 18512
570-963-2264
jmw831@psu.edu

Shenango

Georgia Macris
Lecturer
147 Shenango Avenue
309C Sharon Hall
Sharon, PA 16146
724-983-2942
gxm32@psu.edu

Wilkes-Barre

Theresa Clemente
Program Coordinator, Business
44 University Drive
Dallas, PA 18612
570-675-9293
tmc12@psu.edu

World Campus

Undergraduate Academic Advising
100 Innovation Blvd
Suite 225
University Park, PA 16803
814-863-3283
advising@worldcampus.psu.edu

York

Megan Lorenz
Assistant Teaching Professor of Business
1031 Edgecomb Ave.
York, PA 17403
717-718-6785
mal489@psu.edu

Abington

Feng Zhang
Program Chair
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA 19001
Abington ( AB)
215-881-7829
fzz34@psu.edu

Altoona

Deborah K. Hommer
Assistant Teaching Professor, Business Administration
Penn Building 223, 3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601
814-949-5265
dxh41@psu.edu

Berks

Sudip Ghosh
Program Coordinator, Associate Professor
Gaige 324
Reading, PA 19610
610-396-6346
BKBusiness@psu.edu

Harrisburg

Jane Kochanov, M.B.A.
Program Coordinator
Olmsted Building, E355
Middletown, PA 17057
717-948-6139
jxs121@psu.edu

Suggested Academic Plan

The suggested academic plan(s) listed on this page are the plan(s) that are in effect during the 2024-25 academic year. To access previous years' suggested academic plans, please visit the archive to view the appropriate Undergraduate Bulletin edition.

Business Administration, A.S. at Brandywine Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H*‡3CAS 100A‡3
MATH 21‡3ECON 102 or 1043
MIS 2043BA 2434
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3Option Selection3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D*‡3
MGMT 301W*3STAT 200 or SCM 2004
MKTG 301*3Option Selection3
General Education Course3Option Selection 3
Option Selection3 
 16 13
Total Credits 60
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

1

 Consultation with adviser is recommended to select the proper course placement

2

 If a student's plan is to move into the Bachelor of Science in Business degree program, a minimum of MATH 22 is required for entrance to major. If a student's placement is MATH 21 or 22, courses can be used for Business Supporting Courses in the Associate of Science degree plan.

Business Administration, A.S. at DuBois Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 100S3CAS 100A‡3
ENGL 15*3ECON 104 (GS)†3
MATH 213MIS 204*3
General Education Course (GH)3STAT 2004
General Education Course (GS)3General Education Course (GN)3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2013ACCTG 2023
BA 241 (Business Elective)*2BA 242*2
MGMT 301W*3ENGL 202D*‡3
MKTG 301*3Business Elective13
Business Elective13Business Elective12
 General Education Course (GA)3
 14 16
Total Credits 61
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

See adviser for available Business elective courses.

Program Notes:

  • Classes Available for Business Electives:
    • Select 12-13 credits from: BA 100(3); BA 250(3); BA 321, BA 322, BA 364(3); CAS 250(3) or CAS 252(3); CAS 352(3); MATH 22 GQ(3); MATH 110 GQ(4); ACCTG 300 to 399(3); ECON 100 to ECON 399(3); ENTR 100 to 399(3); FIN 100 to 399(3); HPA 100 to 399(3); IB 303 IL(3); LER 100 to 399(3); MGMT 100 to 399(3); 399(3) MKTG 100 to 399(3); MIS 100 to 399(3); RM 100 to 399(3); or SCM 200 to 399(3) (Sem: 1-4)
  • One class in the curriculum must contain a US (US culture) or an IL (International Competency).

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Administration, A.S. at Fayette Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H‡ 3ACCTG 2114
MIS 2043ECON 102 or 1043
MATH 213CAS 100‡ 3
General Education course6General Education course3
 Option Selection3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 2434ENGL 202D‡ 3
MGMT 301*3MKTG 301W*3
SCM 200 or STAT 200*4Option Selection9
Option Selection3 
 14 15
Total Credits 60
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Administration, A.S. at Greater Allegheny Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15‡†3BA 2412
MATH 21, 22, or 110†3-4BA 2422
General Education Course3CAS 100, CAS 100A, CAS 100B, or CAS 100C†3
ECON 102 or 1043General Education Course3
 ACCTG 2114
 Business Supporting Course3-4
 12-13 17-18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
STAT 200†‡4ENGL 202D*3
MKTG 301*3General Education Course3
Business Supporting Course3-4General Education Course3
Business Supporting Course3Business Supporting Course 3
MGMT 301*3MIS 2043
 16-17 15
Total Credits 60-63
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

1

 Consultation with adviser is recommended to select the proper course placement

2

 If a student's plan is to move into the Bachelor of Science in Business degree program, a minimum of MATH 22 is required for entrance to major. If a student's placement is MATH 21 or 22, courses can be used for Business Supporting Courses in the Associate of Science degree plan.

Business Administration, A.S. at Hazleton Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H‡ 3ECON 102 or 1043
MIS 2043BA 243 or 241 and 2424
MATH 213CAS 100‡ 3
General Education course6General Education course3
 Option Selection3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D‡ 3
MGMT 301*3MKTG 301W (or Option Selection)3
STAT 2004Option Selection9
General Education course3 
 14 15
Total Credits 60
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

1

Consultation with adviser is recommended to select the proper course placement

2

If a student's plan is to move into the Bachelor of Science in Business degree program, a minimum of MATH 22 is required for entrance to major. If a student's placement is MATH 21 or 22, courses can be used for Business Supporting Courses in the Associate of Science degree plan.

Business Administration, A.S. at Lehigh Valley Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H‡ 3BA 2434
MIS 2043ECON 102 or 1043
MATH 213CAS 100‡ 3
General Education course6General Education course3
 Option Selection3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D‡ 3
MGMT 301*3MKTG 301W (or Option Selection)3
SCM 200 or STAT 2004Option Selection9
General Education course3 
 14 15
Total Credits 60
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Administration, A.S. at Mont Alto Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H‡ 3BA 2434
MIS 2043ECON 102 or 1043
MATH 213CAS 100A‡3
General Education course6General Education course3
 Option Selection3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D‡ 3
MKTG 301W (or Option Selection)3MGMT 301*3
SCM 200 or STAT 2004Option Selection9
General Education course3 
 14 15
Total Credits 60
1

Consultation with adviser is recommended to select the proper course placement

2

If a student's plan is to move into the Bachelor of Science in Business degree program, a minimum of MATH 22 is required for entrance to major. If a student's placement is MATH 21 or 22, courses can be used for Business Supporting Courses in the Associate of Science degree plan.

Advising Notes:

  • Students must complete a 3-credit course in "United States Cultures (US)" and a 3-credit course in "International Cultures (IL).
  • As long as one Arts (GA), one Humanities (GH), one Natural Sciences (GN) and one Arts (GA) courses are taken across the four semesters, the particular order in which these courses are taken is not relevant. The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to move through the 2BAUC_AS curriculum.
  • Select 12-13 credits from: Supporting courses for the General Business Option: Supporting and Related Areas (12-13 credits) BA 100(3); BA 250(3); BA 364Y(3); CAS 250(3) or CAS 252(3); CAS 352(3); MATH 22 GQ(3); MATH 110 GQ(4); ACCTG 300 to 399(3); ECON 100 to ECON 399(3); ENTR 100 to 399(3); FIN 100 to 399(3); HPA 100 to 399(3); IB 303 IL(3); LER 100 to 399(3); MGMT 100 to 399(3); MKTG 100 to 399(3); MIS 100 to 399(3); RM 100 to 399(3); or SCM 200 to 399(3) (Sem: 1-4)
  • Successful completion of MATH 22 or higher (e.g. MATH 40, 41, 110, 140) is required for anyone seeking entrance to the Bachelor of Science in Business program (BSBUC_BS). 
  • Important note: A student’s career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individual academic plan. Be sure to consult an Academic Adviser in this department when scheduling courses. 
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Administration, A.S. at New Kensington Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H‡ 3BA 2434
MIS 2043ECON 102 or 1043
MATH 213CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C‡3
General Education course6General Education course3
 Option Selection3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D‡ 3
MGMT 301*3MKTG 301W (or Option Selection)*3
SCM 200 or STAT 2004Option Selection9
General Education course3 
 14 15
Total Credits 60
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Administration, A.S. at Schuylkill Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H‡ 3CAS 100‡ 3
ECON 102 or 1043STAT 2004
MATH 213General Education Course (GA, GH, GN, GS)3
General Education Course (GA, GH, GN, GS)3General Education course3
General Education Course (GA, GH, GN, GS)3Option Selection3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D‡ 3
MGMT 301*3MKTG 301W (or Option Selection)3
MIS 2043Option Selection3
SCM 200 or BA 2434Option Selection3
 Option Selection3
 14 15
Total Credits 60
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Administration, A.S. at Scranton Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H‡ 3BA 243 (US)4
MIS 2043ECON 102 or 1043
MATH 213CAS 100A‡3
General Education course6General Education course3
 Supporting Course/Related Area3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D‡ 3
MGMT 301 or 301W*3MKTG 301 or 301W*3
SCM 200 or STAT 2004Supporting Course/Related Area9
General Education Course3 
General Education Course3 
 17 15
Total Credits 63
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Program Notes:

  • A minimum of 60 credits required for graduation.

Advising Notes:

  • Consult an adviser and your degree audit when selecting courses.

Business Administration, A.S. at Shenango Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H‡†3BA 2434
MATH 213ECON 1023
ECON 1043CAS 100A or 100B‡†3
General Education Ccourse3MATH 223
General Education Ccourse3MIS 2043
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D*3
MGMT 301*3Option Selection3
MKTG 301W3Option Selection3
SCM 200 or STAT 2004General Education Course3
 General Education Course3
 14 15
Total Credits 60
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Program Notes

Students must complete a 3-credit course in "United States Cultures (US)" or a 3-credit course in "International Cultures (IL)"

Business Administration, A.S. at Wilkes-Barre Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ECON 102 or 1043BA 2434
ENGL 15‡ 3CAS 100‡ 3
MATH 213MIS 2043
General Education course6General Education course3
 Option Selection3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D‡ 3
MGMT 301*3STAT 2004
MKTG 301W (or Option Selection)3Option Selection9
General Education course3 
 13 16
Total Credits 60
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Administration, A.S. at York Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H‡ 3BA 2434
MIS 2043ECON 102 or 1043
MATH 213CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡3
General Education course6General Education course3
 Option Selection3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D‡ 3
MGMT 301*3MKTG 301W (or Option Selection)3
SCM 200 or STAT 2004Option Selection9
General Education course3 
 14 15
Total Credits 60
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Administration, A.S. at World Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H‡ 3BA 2434
MIS 2043ECON 102 or 1043
MATH 213CAS 100‡ 3
General Education course6General Education course3
 Option Selection3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D‡ 3
MGMT 301*3MKTG 301W*3
SCM 200 or STAT 200‡ 4Option Selection9
General Education course3 
 14 15
Total Credits 60
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

1

Consultation with adviser is recommended to select the proper course placement

2

If a student's plan is to move into the Bachelor of Science in Business degree program, a minimum of MATH 22 is required for entrance to major. If a student's placement is MATH 21 or 22, courses can be used for Business Supporting Courses in the Associate of Science degree plan.

Career Paths

Business impacts our society in many ways. Every business, from small companies to large corporations provide employment options. The associate in business degree can help prepare you for a wide variety of entry-level careers in this sector or for continued study in business. You will have the opportunity to participate in an elective business internship as part of your curriculum. Internships provide valuable experience before graduation and an important first step toward starting your career.

Careers

Because the Associate in Science in Business Administration can give you a foundation of business concepts and best practices relevant to any industry, as a graduate of the program you can prepare for positions in accounting departments, management trainee opportunities, retail, insurance industry, industrial management opportunities, office manager, or business service manager. Some examples of jobs include:

  • Accounting Specialist
  • Accounts Examiner
  • Appraisers and assessors of real estate
  • Assistant Marketing Director
  • Assistant Store Manager
  • Billing Clerk
  • Business services manager
  • Computing business coordinator
  • Compliance officers
  • Insurance sales agent
  • Industrial Salesperson
  • Management Trainee
  • Office Manager
  • Payroll Assistant
  • Sales Coordinator

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT POTENTIAL CAREER OPTIONS FOR GRADUATES OF THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

Opportunities for Graduate Studies

Upon completion of the associate degree in business, you may also choose to proceed seamlessly to the bachelor of science in business or selected other business-related majors at Penn State.

Contact

Brandywine

Main, 207F
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, PA 19063
cmo16@psu.edu

https://www.brandywine.psu.edu/academics/associate-degrees/business-administration

DuBois

1 College Place
DuBois, PA 15801
814-375-4803
dll150@psu.edu

https://dubois.psu.edu/directory/business-administration-program

Fayette

2201 University Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
724-430-4245
wsg3@psu.edu

https://fayette.psu.edu/academics/associate/business-administration

Greater Allegheny

101 Frable Building
4000 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132
412-675-9140
GA-Academics@lists.psu.edu

https://greaterallegheny.psu.edu/academics/business-administration-associate

Hazleton

301A Schiavo Hall
Hazleton, PA 18202
570-450-3533
skr12@psu.edu

https://hazleton.psu.edu/associate-science-business-administration

Mont Alto

205 General Studies Building
Mont Alto, PA 17237
717-749-6229
mxl16@psu.edu

https://montalto.psu.edu/academics/associate/associate-business-degree

New Kensington

111 Administration Bldg.
3550 Seventh Street Rd.
New Kensington, PA 15068
724-334-6727
sxe5211@psu.edu

https://newkensington.psu.edu/academics/2-year-business

Schuylkill

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
200 University Drive
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
570-385-6080
amb536@psu.edu

https://schuylkill.psu.edu/academics/bacc-degrees/business

Scranton

117 Business Building
Dunmore, PA 18512
570-963-2643
jmw831@psu.edu

https://scranton.psu.edu/academics/degrees/bachelors/business-degree

Shenango

147 Shenango Avenue
309C Sharon Hall
Sharon, PA 16146
724-983-2942
gxm32@psu.edu

https://shenango.psu.edu/academics/degrees/2-year-business-administration

Wilkes-Barre

44 University Drive
Dallas, PA 18612
570-675-9293
tmc12@psu.edu

https://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/academics/bachelors/business

World Campus

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
200 University Drive
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
570-385-6080
amb536@psu.edu

https://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/penn-state-online-business-administration-associate-in-science-degree

York

1031 Edgecomb Ave.
York, PA 17403
717-718-6785
mal489@psu.edu

https://www.york.psu.edu/academics/associate/business-administration

Abington

DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA 19001
215-881-7829
fzz34@psu.edu

https://www.abington.psu.edu/academics/associate-degree-programs/business-administration

Altoona

DIVISION OF BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Penn Building 223, 3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601
814-949-5265
dxh41@psu.edu

https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/associate-degrees/business-administration

Berks

EBC DIVISION
Gaige Building
Reading, PA 19610
610-396-6346
BKBusiness@psu.edu

https://berks.psu.edu/academics/associate-business-administration

Harrisburg

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Olmsted Building, E355
Middletown, PA 17057
717-948-6139
cxs879@psu.edu

https://harrisburg.psu.edu/business-administration/business-administration-as