Business, B.S. (University College)

Program Code: BSBUC_BS

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.) is a professionally-oriented business degree program that combines the theoretical underpinnings of core business disciplines, notably business analytics, management, marketing, finance, and supply chain management, with applied study in a practical setting. Through the choice of an 18-credit option, students specialize in a key business sector. Students also develop written and oral communication skills throughout the program, acquire contemporary technology skills, and engage in active and collaborative learning. The degree allows students to become familiar with the unique business environments of their local communities, a design that sets the degree apart from other business degrees offered within the University and throughout the Commonwealth.

Accounting Option

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Lehigh Valley, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, World Campus, York

This option prepares students to pursue careers in business with an emphasis on the areas of financial and managerial accounting, systems and controls, auditing, and taxation.

Business Analytics Option

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, York

The Business Analytics option prepares students to pursue careers in applying business analytics techniques to implement appropriate decision-making outcomes using data for companies.

Entrepreneurship Option

Available at the following campuses: Altoona, World Campus

This option prepares students to pursue entrepreneurial careers with emphasis on idea generation, opportunity analysis, new product creation, and business plan development.

Financial Services Option

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Berks, DuBois, Lehigh Valley, Scranton, World Campus

This option prepares students to pursue careers in financial organizations with emphasis on wealth management, tax planning, risk management, and financial analysis.

Health Services Option

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill, World Campus

This option prepares students to pursue careers in the health services sector with emphasis on the financial and administrative aspects of health care enterprises.

Individualized Business Option

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Schuylkill, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, World Campus, York

This option provides the opportunity for students to pursue an approved business-focused interdisciplinary program of study.

Management and Marketing Option

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Schuylkill, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, World Campus, York

This option prepares students to pursue careers in business organizations with an emphasis on the skills and knowledge necessary for the business professional to function in community and regional centers of commerce.

What is Business?

Business is a professionally-oriented program providing a broad education and solid grounding of business knowledge. Focusing on practical skills and real-world experience, the program’s interdisciplinary perspective provides a versatile base for mobility into all business areas, preparing students for the business world of today and tomorrow. Options provide additional specialization in accounting, entrepreneurship, financial services, health services, management and marketing or the opportunity to develop an individualized plan that fits your career goals.

You Might Like This Program If...

  • You want to become a flexible business professional, equipped to adapt to the ever-changing workplace of the future.
  • You are interested in an academic challenge with theoretical and practical focus in a competitive yet collaborative learning environment.
  • You want transferable skills or you are not sure which business sector you wish to focus.
  • You wish to be develop a broad knowledge of business operations.
  • You want to develop the skills for working in business.

Entrance To Major

In order to be eligible for entrance to major, students must complete the following courses with a grade of C or higher:

In addition, students also must satisfy the following requirements:

  1. attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University; and
  2. have at least third-semester classification

Degree Requirements

For the Bachelor of Science degree in Business, a minimum of 120 credits is required, 15 of which must be at the 400 level:

Requirement Credits
General Education 45
Electives 5-8
Requirements for the Major 82-85

15 of the 45 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes: 6 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GS courses; 3 credits of GWS 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.

Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)

Prescribed Courses
ECON 104Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy Keystone/General Education Course3
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
BA 321Contemporary Skills for Business Professionals3
BA 322Negotiation Skills for Business Professionals3
BA 420Preparation for Career Management1
BA 421Project Management3
BA 422WStrategic Business Planning3
ECON 102Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy Keystone/General Education Course3
FIN 301Corporation Finance3
IB 303International Business Operations3
MGMT 301Basic Management Concepts3
MIS 301Business Analytics3
MKTG 301Principles of Marketing3
SCM 301Supply Chain Management3
Additional Courses
ACCTG 211Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making4-6
or ACCTG 201
ACCTG 202
Introduction to Financial Accounting
and Introduction to Managerial Accounting
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
BA 495ABusiness Internship3-6
or BA 495B Undergraduate Research in Business
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
MIS 204Introduction to Management Information Systems Keystone/General Education Course3
or MIS 250 Introduction to Problem Solving with Spreadsheet Analysis and Information Systems Management
SCM 200Introduction to Statistics for Business Keystone/General Education Course4
or STAT 200 Elementary Statistics Keystone/General Education Course
Select 3-4 credits from the following:3-4
College Algebra with Analytic Geometry with Applications I Keystone/General Education Course
College Algebra With Analytic Geometry and Applications II Keystone/General Education Course
Plane Trigonometry and Applications of Trigonometry Keystone/General Education Course
MATH 40
Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry Keystone/General Education Course
Techniques of Calculus I Keystone/General Education Course
Calculus With Analytic Geometry I Keystone/General Education Course
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 0-3 credits from 400-level business courses from: ACCTG, BA, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, RM, or SCM0-3
Requirements for the Option
Requirements for the Option: Require a grade of C or better
Select an option18

Requirements for the Option

Accounting Option (18 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Lehigh Valley, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, World Campus, York

Prescribed Courses
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
ACCTG 404Managerial Accounting: Economic Perspective3
ACCTG 405Principles of Taxation I3
ACCTG 471Intermediate Financial Accounting I3
ACCTG 472Intermediate Financial Accounting II3
Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
ACCTG 403Auditing3
or ACCTG 403W Auditing
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 3 credits of 400-level courses from: ACCTG, BA, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, RM, or SCM3
Business Analytics Option (18 Credits)

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, York

Prescribed Courses
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
MIS 345Introduction to Data Analytics3
MIS 431Business Data Management3
Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select 12 credits from the following:12
Digital Media Metrics
Managerial Economics
Business Forecasting Techniques
Introductory Financial Modeling
Database Management Systems
Introduction to ERP and Business Processes
Social Media Management and Analytics
Business Intelligence for Decision Making
Business Intelligence
Marketing Research
Introduction to Marketing Analytics
Digital Marketing
Marketing Analytics
Intermediate Social Media Marketing
Introduction to Supply Chain Analytics
Supply Chain Analytics
Operations Planning and Control
Logistics Systems Analysis and Design
Purchasing and Materials Management
Research Design for Social Data Analytics
Statistical Modeling I
Statistical Modeling II
Intermediate Applied Statistics
Applied Regression Analysis
Entrepreneurship Option (18 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Altoona, World Campus

Prescribed Courses
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
ENTR 300Principles of Entrepreneurship3
ENTR 320Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation3
ENTR 400Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures3
Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
CAS 352Organizational Communication Keystone/General Education Course0-3
or ENGL 419 Advanced Business Writing
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 6-9 credits of 400-level ENTR courses in consultation with your adviser6-9
Financial Services Option (18 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Berks, DuBois, Lehigh Valley, Scranton, World Campus

Prescribed Courses
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
ACCTG 405Principles of Taxation I3
FIN 420Investment and Portfolio Analysis3
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 12 credits in 300 or 400-level (with at least 3 credits at the 400-level) from ACCTG, FIN, FINSV or RM12
Health Services Option (18 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill, World Campus

Minimum 6 credits at the 400-level.

Prescribed Courses
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
HPA 101Introduction to Health Services Organization3
HPA 332Health Systems Management3
Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select 0-3 credits of the following:0-3
Diversity and Health
Organizational Communication Keystone/General Education Course
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Keystone/General Education Course
Science Writing
Advanced Business Writing
Employment Compensation
Work-Life Practices and Policies
Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology Keystone/General Education Course
Work Attitudes and Motivation
Leadership in Work Settings
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 3-9 credits from 300 or 400-level HPA courses3-9
Select 0-6 credits of 300-400-level courses from ACCTG, BA, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, MGMT, MKTG, MIS, RM or SCM0-6
Individualized Business Option (18 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Schuylkill, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, World Campus, York

Select 18 credits of study (with at least 3 credits at the 400-level) as submitted by the student and approved by the campus BSB Program Coordinator.

Management and Marketing Option (18 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Schuylkill, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, World Campus, York

Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select one of the following:0-6
0-6 credits from BA 250, ENGL 419, MKTG 220
Small Group Communication Keystone/General Education Course
Business and Professional Communication Keystone/General Education Course
Organizational Communication Keystone/General Education Course
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Keystone/General Education Course
Supporting Courses and Related Areas 1
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 3 credits from 300 or 400-level MGMT courses3
Select 3 credits from 300 or 400-level MKTG courses3
Select 6-12 additional credits in 300 or 400-level courses from MGMT or MKTG courses6-12
1

A minimum of 3 credits of supporting courses must be selected at the 400-level.

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 baccalaureate 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): 6 credits
  • Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits

Breadth in the Knowledge Domains (Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)

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

Integrative Studies

  • Inter-Domain Courses (Inter-Domain): 6 credits

Exploration

  • GN, may be completed with Inter-Domain courses: 3 credits
  • GA, GH, GN, GS, Inter-Domain courses. This may include 3 credits of World Language course work beyond the 12th credit level or the requirements for the student’s degree program, whichever is higher: 6 credits

University Degree Requirements

First Year Engagement

All students enrolled in a college or the Division of Undergraduate Studies at University Park, and the World Campus are required to take 1 to 3 credits of the First-Year Seminar, as specified by their college First-Year Engagement Plan.

Other Penn State colleges and campuses may require the First-Year Seminar; colleges and campuses that do not require a First-Year Seminar provide students with a first-year engagement experience.

First-year baccalaureate students entering Penn State should consult their academic adviser for these requirements.

Cultures Requirement

6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements

  • United States Cultures: 3 credits
  • International Cultures: 3 credits

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 120 degree credits must be earned for a baccalaureate degree. The requirements for some programs may exceed 120 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

The college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. 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

Beaver, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, York

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

Shenango Campus

  • Decision-related skills to solve business related problems quantitatively, qualitatively, and creatively.
    • Create and interpret financial statements and use finance principles to diagnose the financial health of the enterprise and to make strategic decisions.
    • Analyze, find, and apply primary and secondary market data to support their development of market analyses, SWOT, goals, strategies, and tactics.
    • Use statistical tools to facilitate strategic decision making.
    • Apply microeconomic principles such as supply and demand, market structure, profit maximization, and efficiency to real-world business challenges
    • Analyze qualitative data empirical
    • Develop novel and innovative solutions to business challenges.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
    • Present evidence-based arguments to defend their ideas, recommendations, and finding.
    • Create effective and engaging presentations using appropriate technologies to include the use of spreadsheets, graphics, statistical software, project management software, and other software as needed.
    • Communicate supportively and professionally to build positive interpersonal relationships and be able to engage with diverse audiences.
    • Write effective business documents such as emails, reports, memo, letters, plans, and proposals.
    • Adapt information for presentations across multiple media.
  • Ethical behavior and social responsibility.
    • Adhere to the academic integrity standards.
    • Incorporate socially responsible solutions in their coursework and service activities.
    • Distinguish between ethical and unethical behavior and evaluate the impact of unethical behavior on society.
  • High level application of business principles and strategies to succeed across global and diverse environments.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of domestic and international markets.
    • Create strategies that address the needs of diverse cultures in business settings.
    • Create and apply an effective situational analysis and SWOT.
    • Create and monitor the effective use of resources such as Human Resources, budget, supply chain, etc.
    • Demonstrate financial literacy.
    • Develop and evaluate a variety of plans including marketing, strategic, business, and financial.
  • Leadership, team building, and project management skills.
    • Work collaboratively in teams to accomplish stated goals and objectives.
    • Demonstrate effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
    • Apply leadership skills, theories, and behaviors to assignments throughout the BSB curriculum.
    • Complete projects efficiently, effectively, and with given resource.
    • Identify different corporate cultures and the implications of those differences on the effectiveness of the organization.
  • Proficiency in common application software relevant to the business world.
    • Create professional business documents that are professionally formatted and edited using Microsoft Word or other comparable application.
    • Create Excel spreadsheets to include formulas, graphics, and functions.
    • Create Power Point presentations that are appropriately formatted and use engaging elements.
    • Create a Project Plan using Microsoft Project to be able to track progress, manage budget, and analyze workloads.
    • Use Microsoft Access or other database programs to analyze and manage data.
    • Demonstrate information literacy using Current, Relevant, Authoritative, Accurate, and Purposeful data sources and protocols.

Academic Advising

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.

Beaver

Talha Harcar
Professor of Marketing
100 University Drive
Monaca, PA 15061
724-773-3892
tdh13@psu.edu

Brandywine

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

DuBois

Laurie Breakey
Assistant Teaching Professor
171 Smeal Building
DuBois, PA 15801
814-375-4800
lhp5@psu.edu

Fayette

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

Greater Allegheny

Young Bae
Program Coordinator and Associate Professor of Marketing
4000 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132
412-675-9055
yzb1@psu.edu

Hazleton

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

Lehigh Valley

Maung Min
Director of Business Programs
2809 Saucon Valley Road
Center Valley, PA 18034
610-285-5117
maungkmin@psu.edu

Mont Alto

Hanafiah Harvey
Associate Professor of Economics
205 General Studies Building
Mont Alto, PA 17237
717-749-6027
hhh10@psu.edu

New Kensington

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

Scranton

James Wilkerson
Assistant Teaching Professor
117 Business Building
Dunmore, PA 18512
570-963-2643
jmw831@psu.edu

Shenango

Georgia Macris
Program Coordinator
147 Shenango Avenue
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

York

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

Abington

Tom Stone
Program Chair
1600 Woodland Rd.
Abington, PA 19001
215-421-0030
tws16@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

World Campus

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

Beaver Campus

Accounting Option: Business, B.S. at Beaver 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 (GS)*#†3CAS 100A (GWS)3
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 250 or 204*3
General Education Course (Integrative Studies)3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3
First-Year Seminar1 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 211 or 2013-4ACCTG 202 (or General Education Course (GHW))3
MGMT 301*3BA 2434
MKTG 301*3ENGL 202D (GWS)3
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3MIS 301*3
General Education Course (Integrative Studies)3General Education Course (Exploration)3
 15-16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 471*3ACCTG 432*3
BA 321*3ACCTG 472*3
SCM 301*3BA 322*3
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3FIN 301*3
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3IB 303 (IL)*3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 403W*3ACCTG 405*3
ACCTG 404*3BA 422W*3
BA 420*1BA 495A6
BA 421*3Elective3
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3 
 13 15
Total Credits 121-122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Analytics Option: Business, B.S. at Beaver 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 (GS)*#†3CAS 100A (GWS)3
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 250 or 204*3
General Education Course (Integrative Studies)3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3
First-Year Seminar1 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 211 or 2013-4ACCTG 202 (or General Education Course (GHW))3
MGMT 301*3BA 2434
MKTG 301W*3ENGL 202D (GWS)3
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3MIS 301*3
General Education Course (Integrative Studies)3SCM 301*3
 15-16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
MIS 345*3FIN 301*3
300 or 400 Supporting Business Analytics Course*3IB 303 (IL)*3
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3300 or 400 Supporting Business Analytics Course*3
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A6
MIS 431*3300 or 400 Supporting Business Analytics Course*3
300 or 400 Supporting Business Analytics Course*3Elective3
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3 
 13 15
Total Credits 121-122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Program Notes:

  • The business analytics option requires MIS 345 (intro to data analytics), and MIS 431 (business data mgmt.), plus 12 credits from a specific list. Typically, courses offered for this option include MIS 336 (database mgmt. systems), MIS 404 (intro to ERP), ECON 481 (business forecasting), MKTG 342 (marketing research), and MKTG 480 (social media marketing). 

Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.S. at Beaver 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 (GS)*#†3CAS 100A (GWS)3
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 250 or 204*3
General Education Course (Integrative Studies)3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3
First-Year Seminar1 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 211 or 2013-4ACCTG 202 (or General Education Course (GHW))3
MGMT 301*3BA 2434
Management/Marketing Option Course*3ENGL 202D (GWS)3
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3MIS 301*3
General Education Course (Integrative Studies)3General Education Course (Exploration)3
 15-16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
MKTG 301*3FIN 301*3
SCM 301*3IB 303 (IL)*3
Management/Marketing Option Course*3Management/Marketing Option Course*3
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A6
Management/Marketing Option Course*3Management/Marketing Option Course*3
Management/Marketing Option Course*3Elective3
General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3 
 13 15
Total Credits 121-122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Brandywine Campus

Accounting Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A (GWS)3
MATH 21 (GQ)‡†23MIS 2503
ECON 102 (GS)*†3ECON 104 (GS)3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (US)13General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2013ACCTG 2023
BA 2434ENGL 202D (GWS)3
SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4MIS 301*3
General Education Course3MKTG 301*3
General Education Course3MGMT 301*3
 17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
FIN 301*3IB 303 (IL)*13
SCM 301*3ACCTG 472*43
ACCTG 471*43ACCTG 404*43
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B36
ACCTG 405*43ACCTG 426*43
ACCTG 403W*43Elective3
Elective 3Elective1-3
 13 16-18
Total Credits 121-123
*

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

Students must complete 3 credits of U.S. cultures (US) and 3 credits of international cultures (IL).

2

MATH 21 or higher required for entrance to major. Note: students who double-major in PSCM where MATH 110 is required or who intend to enter a Smeal major should aim for MATH 110 as goal.

3

See internship coordinator or academic adviser for more information.

4

The accounting option specifies 15 of the 18 credits, including ACCTG 471, ACCTG 472, ACCTG 403/ACCTG 403W, ACCTG 404, and ACCTG 405. The final 3 credits can be chosen from a list of approved courses. At Brandywine, we typically offer ACCTG 426.

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • General Education requirements should be consulted to identify appropriate courses.
  • W is the code to designate courses that satisfy university "Writing Across the Curriculum" requirements.
  • Suggested academic plans do not replace – and are subordinate to – the official university degree audit. A minimum of 120 credits are required for graduation. Consult with your adviser when scheduling courses.

Business Analytics Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A (GWS)3
MATH 21 (GQ)‡†23MIS 2503
ECON 102 (GS)*†3ECON 104 (GS)3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (US)13General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2013ACCTG 2023
BA 2434ENGL 202D (GWS)3
SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4MIS 301*3
General Education Course3MKTG 301*3
General Education Course3MGMT 301*3
 17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
FIN 301*3IB 303 (IL)*13
SCM 301*3MIS 336*43
MIS 345*43MKTG 480*43
MKTG 342*43General Education Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B36
MIS 431*43General Education Course3
MIS 404 or ECON 481*3Elective3
Elective 3Elective1-3
 13 16-18
Total Credits 121-123
*

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

Students must complete 3 credits of U.S. cultures (US) and 3 credits of international cultures (IL).

2

MATH 21 or higher required for entrance to major. Note: students who double-major in PSCM where MATH 110 is required or who intend to enter a Smeal major should aim for MATH 110 as goal.

3

See internship coordinator or academic adviser for more information.

4

The business analytics option requires MIS 345 (intro to data analytics), and MIS 431 (business data mgmt.), plus 12 credits from a specific list. Typically, courses offered for this option include MIS 336 (database mgmt. systems), MIS 404 (intro to ERP), ECON 481 (business forecasting), MKTG 342 (marketing research), and MKTG 480 (social media marketing).

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • General Education requirements should be consulted to identify appropriate courses.
  • W is the code to designate courses that satisfy university "Writing Across the Curriculum" requirements.
  • Suggested academic plans do not replace – and are subordinate to – the official university degree audit. A minimum of 120 credits are required for graduation. Consult with your adviser when scheduling courses.

Management and Marketing Option, Marketing Focus: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A (GWS)3
MATH 21 (GQ)‡†23MIS 2503
ECON 102 (GS)*†3ECON 104 (GS)3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (US)13General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2013ACCTG 2023
BA 2434ENGL 202D (GWS)3
SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4MIS 301*3
General Education Course3MKTG 301*3
General Education Course3MGMT 301*3
 17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
FIN 301*3IB 303 (IL)*13
SCM 301*3MKTG 441*43
MKTG 330*43MKTG 480*43
MKTG 342*43MGMT (e.g., MGMT 321, 326 or 341)*3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B36
MKTG 443*43General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
Elective 3Elective1-3
 13 16-18
Total Credits 121-123
*

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

Students must complete 3 credits of U.S. cultures (US) and 3 credits of international cultures (IL).

2

MATH 21 or higher required for entrance to major. Note: students who double-major in PSCM whereMATH 110 is required or who intend to enter a Smeal major should aim for MATH 110 as goal.

3

See internship coordinator or academic adviser for more information.

4

Typically, courses offered to fulfill the MKTG-oriented interests of students in the marketing/ management option include MKTG 330 (consumer behavior), MKTG 342 (marketing research), MKTG 480 (social media marketing), MKTG 441 (sustainable marketing), and MKTG 443 (sports marketing).

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • General Education requirements should be consulted to identify appropriate courses.
  • W is the code to designate courses that satisfy university "Writing Across the Curriculum" requirements.
  • Suggested academic plans do not replace – and are subordinate to – the official university degree audit. A minimum of 120 credits are required for graduation. Consult with your adviser when scheduling courses.

Management and Marketing Option, Management Focus: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A (GWS)3
MATH 21 (GQ)‡†23MIS 2503
ECON 102 (GS)*†3ECON 104 (GS)3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (US)13General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2013ACCTG 2023
BA 2434ENGL 202D (GWS)3
SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4MIS 301*3
General Education Course3MKTG 301*3
General Education Course3MGMT 301*3
 17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
FIN 301*3IB 303 (IL)*13
SCM 301*3MGMT 341*43
MGMT 326*43MGMT 427*43
MGMT 321*43General Education Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B36
MGMT 431*43General Education Course3
MKTG (e.g., MKTG 330 or 342)*3Elective3
Elective 3Elective1-3
 13 16-18
Total Credits 121-123
*

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

Students must complete 3 credits of U.S. cultures (US) and 3 credits of international cultures (IL).

2

MATH 21 or higher required for entrance to major. Note: students who double-major in PSCM where MATH 110 is required or who intend to enter a Smeal major should aim for MATH 110 as goal.

3

See internship coordinator or academic adviser for more information.

4

Typically, courses offered to fulfill the MGMT-oriented interests of students in the marketing/ management option include MGMT 321 (leadership & motivation), MGMT 326 (organizational behavior), MGMT 341 (human resources management), MGMT 427 (managing an entrepreneurial start-up), and MGMT 431 (intro to entrepreneurship).

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • General Education requirements should be consulted to identify appropriate courses.
  • W is the code to designate courses that satisfy university "Writing Across the Curriculum" requirements.
  • Suggested academic plans do not replace – and are subordinate to – the official university degree audit. A minimum of 120 credits are required for graduation. Consult with your adviser when scheduling courses.

DuBois Campus

Accounting Option: Business, B.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
ECON 102 (GS)*#†3CAS 100A3
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 204*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar3General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2013ACCTG 2023
BA 2412BA 2422
MGMT 301W*3ENGL 202D3
MKTG 301*3FIN 301*3
General Education Course3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
 14 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 471*3ACCTG 472*3
BA 321*3ACCTG 404*3
MIS 301*3BA 322*3
SCM 301*3BA 420*1
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 General Education Course3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 403*3ACCTG 4956
ACCTG 405*3BA 422W*3
BA 421*3400-Level Business Elective*3
IB 303 (IL)*3Elective3
Elective3 
 15 15
Total Credits 120
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Analytics Option: Business, B.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
ECON 102 (GS)*#†3CAS 100A3
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 204*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar3General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2013ACCTG 2023
BA 2412BA 2422
MGMT 301W*3ENGL 202D3
MKTG 301*3FIN 301*3
General Education Course3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
 14 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
MIS 345*3BA 420*1
SCM 301*3300 or 400 Supporting Business Analytics Course*3
General Education Course3300 or 400 Supporting Business Analytics Course*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 General Education Course3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 421*3BA 422W*3
IB 303 (IL)*3BA 495A6
MIS 431*3300 or 400 Supporting Business Analytics Course*3
300 or 400 Supporting Business Analytics Course*3Elective or General Education Course3
Elective or General Education Course3 
 15 15
Total Credits 120
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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
ECON 102 (GS)*#†3CAS 100A3
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 204*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar3General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2013ACCTG 2023
BA 2412BA 2422
MGMT 301W*3ENGL 202D3
MKTG 301*3FIN 301*3
STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4General Education Course3
 15 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
MIS 301*3BA 420*1
SCM 301*3MKTG 220*3
General Education Course3MKTG 342*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 Elective 3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 421*3BA 422W*3
ENTR 300*3BA 495A or 495B6
IB 303 (IL)*3400 Level MGMT/MKTG Course3
MGMT 321*3Elective3
MGMT 341*3 
 15 15
Total Credits 120
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Fayette Campus

Accounting Option, Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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‡†3ECON 102 or 104†13
General Education Course3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C3
General Education Course3MIS 2043
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course3
PSU 81General Education Course (GHW)1.5
 14.5 16.5
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 2434ACCTG 2114
ECON 102 or 104†13MATH 110‡#†4
STAT 200‡†4MKTG 301W*3
General Education Course3General Education Course 3
Elective3Elective3
 17 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MGMT 301*3FIN 301*3
BA 321*3BA 322*3
ENGL 202D3IB 303*3
Additional Credits in Option Area*3SCM 301*3
Additional Credits in Option Area*3Additional Credits in Option Area*3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B6
MIS 301*3Additional Credits in Option Area*3
Additional Credits in Option Area*3 
Additional Credits in Option Area*3 
 13 12
Total Credits 120
*

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

Please note, ECON 102 is an entrance-to-major requirement that requires a grade of C or better

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Greater Allegheny Campus

Accounting Option: Business, B.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 or 30H (GWS)*‡†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 250*3
ECON 104 (GS)3STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
PSU 8*1 
 16 14.5
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D (or other GWS (GWS))3
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (or other GWS (GWS))3BA 243 or 241 and 2424
General Education Course3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course3
 14.5 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 471*3ACCTG 472*3
BA 321*3BA 322*3
IB 303*3BA 420*1
MGMT 301*3FIN 301*3
MKTG 301*3SCM 301*3
 400-Level Option Course*3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 404*3ACCTG 403*3
BA 421*3ACCTG 405*3
BA 495A or 495B3-6BA 422W*3
400-Level Major Course*0-3Elective3
Elective3Elective1-3
 15 13-15
Total Credits 120-122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Analytics Option: Business, B.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 or 30H (GWS)*‡†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 250*3
ECON 104 (GS)3STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
PSU 8*1 
 16 14.5
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D (or other GWS (GWS))3
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (or other GWS (GWS))3BA 243 or 241 and 2424
General Education Course3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course3
 14.5 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
IB 303*3BA 420*1
MGMT 301*3FIN 301*3
MKTG 301*3MIS 431*3
Elective3SCM 301*3
 Supporting BDA Option Course*3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 421*3BA 422W*3
BA 495A or 495B3-6Supporting BDA Option Course*3
MIS 345*3Supporting BDA Option Course*3
400-Level Major Course*0-3Elective3
Supporting BDA Option Course*3Elective1-3
 15 13-15
Total Credits 120-122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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 or 30H (GWS)*‡†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 250*3
ECON 104 (GS)3STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
PSU 8*1 
 16 14.5
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D (or other GWS (GWS))3
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (or other GWS (GWS))3BA 243 or 241 and 2424
General Education Course3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course3
 14.5 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
IB 303*3BA 420*1
MGMT 301*3FIN 301*3
MKTG 301*3SCM 301*3
Supporting Option Course*3300-400 Level MKTG Course*3
 300-400 Level MGMT Course*3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 421*3BA 422W*3
BA 495A or 495B3-6300-400 Level MKTG/MGMT Course*3
400-Level Major Course*0-3Supporting Option Course*3
400-Level MKTG/MGMT Course*3Elective3
Elective3Elective1-3
 15 13-15
Total Credits 120-122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Individualized Option: Business, B.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 or 30H (GWS)*‡†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 250*3
ECON 104 (GS)3STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
PSU 8*1 
 16 14.5
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D (or other GWS (GWS))3
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (or other GWS (GWS))3BA 243 or 241 and 2424
General Education Course3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course3
 14.5 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
IB 303*3BA 420*1
MGMT 301*3FIN 301*3
MKTG 301*3SCM 301*3
Individualized Option Course*3Individualized Option Course*3
 Individualized Option Course*3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 421*3BA 422W*3
BA 495A or 495B3-6Individualized Option Course*3
400-Level Major Course*0-3Individualized Option Course*3
Individualized Option Course*3Elective3
Elective3Elective1-3
 15 13-15
Total Credits 120-122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Hazleton Campus

Individualized Business Option, Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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
ECON 102*#†3ECON 1043
ENGL 15 or 30H3STAT 200*#† 4
MATH 21 (or higher)‡#† 3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C3
General Education Course (GA or GH)3ACCTG 2114
General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3BA 241*2
PSU 81 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MGMT 301*3MKTG 301W*3
MIS 204*‡†3FIN 301*3
SCM 301*3BA 242*2
General Education Course (GA or GH)3ENGL 202D3
General Education Course (GN)3General Education Course (Exploration)3
 Elective1
 15 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 322*3BA 321*3
IB 303*3Business or Business Communications or Individual Option Course*3
MIS 301*3300/400-Level Management or Marketing or Individual Option Course*3
300/400-Level Management or Marketing or Individual Option Course*3Elective6
General Education Course (GN)3 
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A6
300/400-Level Management or Individual Option Course*3Business or Business Communications or Individual Option Course*3
300/400-Level Marketing or Individual Option Course*3General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3
General Education Course (GHW)3 
 13 15
Total Credits 120
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Lehigh Valley Campus

Accounting Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A3
ECON 102 (GS)*#†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 204*3
General Education Course/ First-Year Seminar3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D3
MGMT 301*3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
MKTG 301W*3BA 243 (US Cultures)4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course (GHW)1.5
 14.5 15.5
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 471*3ACCTG 405*3
BA 321*3ACCTG 472*3
FIN 301*3BA 322*3
MIS 301*3IB 303 (IL)*3
SCM 301*3General Education Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1ACCTG 4956
BA 421*3BA 422W*3
ACCTG 403*3400-Level ACCTG, FIN, FINSV, ECON Course*3
ACCTG 404*3Elective or General Education Course3
Elective or General Education Course3 
Elective or General Education Course3 
 16 15
Total Credits 121
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Analytics: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A3
ECON 102 (GS)*#†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 204*3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D3
MGMT 301*3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
MKTG 301W*3BA 243 (US Cultures)4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course (GHW)1.5
 14.5 15.5
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
FIN 301*3IB 303 (IL)*3
MIS 301*3MIS 345*3
SCM 301*3MIS 431*3
General Education Course3Elective or General Education Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A6
300 or 400 Supporting Business Analytics Course*3300 or 400 Supporting Business Analytics Course*3
300 or 400 Supporting Business Analytics Course*3Elective or General Education Course3
General Education Course3 
Elective or General Education Course3 
 16 15
Total Credits 121
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Financial Services: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A3
ECON 102 (GS)*#†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 204*3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D3
MGMT 301*3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
MKTG 301W*3BA 243 (US Cultures)4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course (GHW)1.5
 14.5 15.5
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3ACCTG 405*3
FIN 301*3BA 322*3
MIS 301*3IB 303 (IL)*3
SCM 301*3300-Level or 400-Level ACCTG, FIN, or FINSV*3
General Education Course3Elective or General Education Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1ACCTG 4956
BA 421*3BA 422W*3
FIN 420*3400-Level ACCTG, FIN, FINSV, or ECON*3
400-Level ACCTG, FIN, FINSV, or ECON *3General Education Course/Elective3
400-Level ACCTG, FIN, FINSV, or ECON *3 
General Education Course/Elective3 
 16 15
Total Credits 121
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Health Services Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A3
ECON 102 (GS)*#†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 204*3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D3
MGMT 301*3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
MKTG 301W*3BA 243 (US Cultures)4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course (GHW)1.5
 14.5 15.5
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
FIN 301*3HPA 332*3
HPA 101*3SCM 301*3
IB 303 (IL)*3General Education Course3
MIS 301*3Elective or General Education Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A6
300- or 400-Level HPA*3Option Supporting Course*3
Option Supporting Course*3General Education Course/Elective3
Option Supporting Course*3 
General Education Course/Elective3 
 16 15
Total Credits 121
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A3
ECON 102 (GS)*#†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 204*3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D3
MGMT 301*3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
MKTG 301W*3BA 243 (US Cultures)4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course (GHW)1.5
 14.5 15.5
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
FIN 301*3IB 303 (IL)*3
Option 300-Level Course*3SCM 301*3
General Education Course3Option 400-Level Course*3
General Education Course3Elective or General Education Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B3-6
Option 300-Level Course*3Option 400-Level Course*3
Option 300-Level Course*3Option 400-Level Course*3
Option 300-Level Course*3Elective or General Education Course3
Elective or General Education Course3 
 16 15-18
Total Credits 121-124
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Individualized Business Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A3
PSU 8 (or General Education Course)3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
General Education Course3MATH 110 (GQ)‡#†4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course 3General Education Course3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D3
BA 2434STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
ECON 104 (GS)3MIS 204*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course (GHW)1.5
 15.5 14.5
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
FIN 301*3IB 303*3
MGMT 301*3SCM 301*3
MKTG 301W*3Elective or General Education Course3
Option 300-Level Course*3Elective or US Cultures Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B6
Option 300-Level Course*3Option 400-Level Course*3
Option 300-Level Course*3Option 400-Level Course*3
Option 300-Level Course*3 
Elective 3 
 16 15
Total Credits 122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Mont Alto Campus

Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A (GWS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MIS 204 or 2503
ECON 102 or 104 (GS)†13STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
General Education Course3ECON 102 or 104 (GS)†13
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course3
PSU 81 
 14.5 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114BA 2434
MKTG 301*3FIN 301*3
General Education Course3ENGL 202D (GWS)3
General Education Course3MGMT 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course 3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3SCM 301*3
BA 322*3300/400 Level MGMT Course*23
IB 303 (IL)*3Option Course*23
MIS 301*3Option Course*23
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
 Elective3
 15 16.5
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B33-6
MKTG/MGMT 400-Level Option Course*23Elective3
300/400 Level MKTG Option Course*23 
Option Course*23 
Elective 3 
 16 9-12
Total Credits 119-122
*

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

Please note, ECON 102 is an entrance-to-major requirement that requires a grade of C or better

2

Students must take 0-6 credits in Business and Communication classes. Choose from the following list:

  • BA 250
  • ENGL 419
  • MKTG 220
  • CAS 250, 252, 352 or 404 (only one course may be taken from this list)

Students will also take 12-18 credits (depending on selections above) in 300/400 level MKTG/MGMT classes. Choose from the following list:

These selections must include at least three credits of 400-level courses in one of the next three areas. Each area below must be met as part of the 12-18 credit requirement.

  • MGMT 321
  • MGMT 326
  • MGMT 331
  • MGMT 341
  • MGMT 424
  • MGMT 451
  • MKTG 310
  • MKTG 327
  • MKTG 330
  • MKTG 342
  • MKTG 422
  • MKTG 450
3

BA 495A (Internship) and BA 495B (Research) must be approved in advance. If the student only takes 3 credits in BA 495A/BA 495B, then they must take 3 credits of a 400-level option course form ACCTG, BA, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, RM, or SCM.

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • For the B.S. degree in Business, a minimum of 120 credits is required; 15 of which must be at the 400-level.
    18 credits minimum are required for the Marketing and Management Option.

Individualized Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3CAS 100A (GWS)3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
PSU 81 
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4BA 2434
ACCTG 2114MIS 204 or 2503
General Education Course3ECON 104 (GS)3
General Education Course (GHW)3ENGL 202D (GWS)3
 General Education Course3
 14 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3MGMT 301*3
BA 322*3SCM 301*3
IB 303 (IL)*3FIN 301*3
MIS 301*3Individualized Option Course*13
MKTG 301*3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B23-6
Individualized Option Course*13Individualized Option Course*13
Individualized Option Course*13Individualized Option Course*13
Individualized Option Course*13 
Elective 3 
 16 12-15
Total Credits 119-122
*

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

Student must obtain approval for this course. Consult your adviser.

2

BA 495A (Internship) and BA 495B (Research) and 400-level option supporting courses must be approved in advance. If the student only takes 3 credits of BA 495, then they must take 3 credits of a 400-level option course from the following: ACCTG, BA, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, RM, or SCM.

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

 Advising Notes:

  • Maximum number of 100-level coursework to be accepted - 0 credits
  • Maximum number of 200-level coursework to be accepted - 6 credits
  • Maximum number of transfer credits - no limit 
  • Maximum coursework in disciplines other than the following: ACCTG, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, MGMT, MKTG, SCM, STAT - 9 credits
  • Maximum number of independent study/special topics coursework - 3 credits; must be at the 400-level
  • Minimum number of 400-level credits completed in the following courses: ACCTG, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, MGMT, MKTG, SCM, STAT - 3 credits

New Kensington Campus

Accounting Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)*‡†3MIS 250*3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
ECON 104 (GS)3STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
PSU 8*1 
 16 14.5
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D (or other GWS (GWS))3
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (or other GWS (GWS))3BA 243 or 241 and 2424
General Education Course3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course3
 14.5 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 471*3ACCTG 472*3
MKTG 301*3BA 420*1
MGMT 301*3BA 421*3
IB 303*3BA 322*3
BA 321*3FIN 301*3
 SCM 301*3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 404*3ACCTG 403*3
BA 495A or 495B3-6ACCTG 405*3
400-Level Major Course*0-3BA 422W*3
400-Level Option Course*3Elective3
Elective3Elective1-3
 15 13-15
Total Credits 120-122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Analytics Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)*‡†3MIS 250*3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
ECON 104 (GS)3STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
PSU 8*1 
 16 14.5
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D (or other GWS (GWS))3
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (or other GWS (GWS))3BA 243 or 241 and 2424
General Education Course3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course3
 14.5 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
MKTG 301*3BA 420*1
MGMT 301*3BA 421*3
IB 303*3FIN 301*3
Elective3MIS 431*3
 SCM 301*3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MIS 345*3BA 422W*3
BA 495A or 495B3-6Supporting BDA Option Course*3
400-Level Major Course*0-3Supporting BDA Option Course*3
Supporting BDA Option Course*3Elective3
Supporting BDA Option Course*3Elective1-3
 15 13-15
Total Credits 120-122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)*‡†3MIS 250*3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
ECON 104 (GS)3STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
PSU 81 
 16 14.5
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114BA 243 or 241 and 2424
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (or other GWS (GWS))3ENGL 202D (or other GWS (GWS))3
General Education Course3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course3
 14.5 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
MKTG 301*3BA 420*1
MGMT 301*3BA 421*3
IB 303*3FIN 301*3
Supporting Option Course*3SCM 301*3
 300-400 Level MKTG Course*3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MIS 345*3BA 422W*3
BA 495A or 495B3-6300-400 Level MKTG/MGMT Course*3
400-Level Major Course*0-3Supporting Option Course*3
300-400 Level MGMT Course*3Elective3
400 Level MKTG/MGMT Course*3Elective1-3
 15 13-15
Total Credits 120-122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)*‡†3MIS 250*3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
ECON 104 (GS)3STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
PSU 81 
 16 14.5
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114BA 243 or 241 and 2424
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (or other GWS (GWS))3ENGL 202D (or other GWS (GWS))3
General Education Course3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5General Education Course3
 14.5 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
MKTG 301*3BA 420*1
MGMT 301*3BA 421*3
IB 303*3FIN 301*3
Approved Individual Option Course*3SCM 301*3
 Approved Individual Option Course*3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MIS 345*3BA 422W*3
BA 495A or 495B3-6Approved Individual Option Course*3
400-Level Major Course*0-3Approved Individual Option Course*3
Approved Individual Option Course*3Elective3
400 Level Approved Individual Option Course*3Elective1-3
 15 13-15
Total Credits 120-122
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Schuylkill Campus

Accounting Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3ECON 104 (GS)3
ECON 102 (GS)*#†3CAS 100A (GWS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MKTG 301*3
General Education Course3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
PSU 82 
 17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D (GWS)3
MGMT 301*3FIN 301*3
MIS 204 (GQ)*‡†3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
Elective3General Education Course 3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 322*3BA 321*3
BA 2434BA 421*3
ACCTG 471 (Option Course)*3SCM 301*3
ACCTG 404 (Option Course)*3ACCTG 403 (Option Course)*3
General Education Course3ACCTG 472 (Option Course)*3
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
ACCTG 405 (Option Course)*3BA 495A6
Option Course*3IB 303*3
General Education Course1.5General Education Course1.5
Elective3 
Elective3 
 14.5 13.5
Total Credits 123
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Analytics: Business, B.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 30H3ECON 1043
ECON 1023CAS 100A3
MATH 110 or 1404MKTG 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3STAT 2004
PSU 82 
 18 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114FIN 301*3
MGMT 301*3ENGL 202D3
MIS 204*3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
Elective3General Education Course3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 421*3
BA 322*3IB 303*3
MIS 301*3MIS 345*3
General Education Course (GHW)1.5MIS 431*3
Elective3SCM 301*3
 13.5 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
Supporting Business Analytics Course elective (300 or 400 level with proper prerequisites)*3BA 495A6
Supporting Business Analytics Course elective (300 or 400 level with proper prerequisites)*3Supporting Business Analytics Course elective (300 or 400 level with proper prerequisites)*3
Elective3 
General Education Course (GHW)1.5 
BA 2434 
 15.5 12
Total Credits 121
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Health Services Option: Business, B.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 30H3ECON 1043
ECON 1023CAS 100A3
MATH 110 or 140‡†4MKTG 301*3
General Education Course3STAT 200‡†4
PSU 82General Education Course3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114FIN 301*‡3
MGMT 301*3ENGL 202D3
MIS 2043General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
Elective3General Education Course3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HPA 101*3IB 303*3
BA 321*3BA 421*3
BA 2434HPA 332*3
BA 322*3SCM 301*3
Elective3Health Services Option Course*3
 General Education Course1.5
 16 16.5
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
General Education Course3BA 495A6
300 or 400 level HPA course3Elective3
Health Services Option Course*3General Education Course1.5
Health Services Option Course*3 
 13 13.5
Total Credits 121
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3ECON 104 (GS)3
ECON 102 (GS)*#†3CAS 100A (GWS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MKTG 301*3
General Education Course3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
General Education Course3General Education Course3
PSU 82 
 17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114ENGL 202D (GWS)3
MGMT 301*3FIN 301*3
MIS 204 (GQ)*‡†3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
Elective3General Education Course 3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 322*3BA 321*3
BA 2434BA 421*3
Option Course*3IB 303*3
Option Course*3SCM 301*3
General Education Course3Option Course*3
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
Option Course*3BA 495A6
Option Course*3General Education Course1.5
Option Course*3Elective3
General Education Course1.5 
Elective3 
 14.5 13.5
Total Credits 123
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Scranton Campus

Accounting Option: Business, B.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
ECON 102 or 104 (GS)†13BA 243 (US)4
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 104 or 102 (GS)†13
General Education Course (GN)3MIS 204 or 250 (GQ)3
General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3
PSU 81 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 201 or 2113-4ACCTG 202 (or Elective)3
MKTG 301 or 301W*3MGMT 301 or 301W*3
SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4MIS 301*3
General Education Course (GH)3General Education Course (Exploration)3
General Education Course (GA)3General Education Course (GN)3
 16-17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
ENGL 202D (GWS)3BA 420*1
FIN 301*3BA 421*3
SCM 301*3ACCTG 472 (Option Course #2)*3
ACCTG 471 (Option Course #1)*3General Education Course (GHW)3
 Elective3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IB 303 (IL)*3ACCTG 403 (Option Course #5)3
ACCTG 404 (Option Course #3)*3BA 422W*3
ACCTG 405 (Option Course #4)*3BA 495A3-6
Elective3400-Level Course (Option Course #6)*3
Elective (if needed)0-3Additional 400-Level Business Course*0-3
 12-15 15
Total Credits 121-125
*

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

Please note, ECON 102 is an entrance-to-major requirement that requires a grade of C or better

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Program Notes:

  • Available options of the BSBUC program at Penn State Scranton are Accounting, Business Analytics, Financial Services, Management & Marketing, and Individualized. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.
  • Note for the Accounting Option: Students wishing to complete Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy Requirements for CPA certification are recommended to use elective credits to meet the additional 30 hours of academic credit by taking the following courses: ACCTG 431, ACCTG 432, ACCTG 461, ACCTG 473, ACCTG 483, ACCTG 497

Advising Notes:

  • FIN 301: Smeal-bound students must take FIN 301 no later than semester 4 to satisfy entrance-to-major requirements in time for their application to the Smeal College.
  • STAT 200: Student must not delay taking STAT 200 past semester 4, as it is a prerequisite for FIN 301 and SCM 301.
  • A student's career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individualized academic plan. Be sure to consult an adviser in this department and your Degree Audit when scheduling courses. The Degree Audit on LionPATH is your official check of graduation requirements.

Business Analytics Option: Business, B.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
ECON 102 or 104 (GS)†13BA 243 (US)4
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 104 or 102 (GS)†13
General Education Course (GN)3MIS 204 or 250 (GQ)3
General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3
PSU 81 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 201 or 2113-4ACCTG 202 (or Elective)3
MKTG 301 or 301W*3MGMT 301 or 301W*3
SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4MIS 301*3
General Education Course (GH)3General Education Course (Exploration)3
General Education Course (GA)3General Education Course (GN)3
 16-17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
ENGL 202D (GWS)3BA 420*1
FIN 301*3BA 421*3
MIS 345 (Option Course #1)*3MIS 431 (Option Course #2)*3
SCM 301*3General Education Course (GHW)3
 Elective3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IB 303 (IL)*3BA 422W*3
Option Course #3*3BA 495A3-6
Option Course #4*3Option Course #5*3
Elective3Option Course #6*3
Elective (if needed)0-3Additional 400-Level Business Course*0-3
 12-15 15
Total Credits 121-125
*

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

Please note, ECON 102 is an entrance-to-major requirement that requires a grade of C or better

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Program Notes:

  • Available options of the BSBUC program at Penn State Scranton are Accounting, Business Analytics, Financial Services, Management & Marketing, and Individualized. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.

Financial Services Option: Business, B.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
ECON 102 or 104 (GS)†13BA 243 (US)4
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 104 or 102 (GS)†13
General Education Course (GN)3MIS 204 or 250 (GQ)3
General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3
PSU 81 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 201 or 2113-4ACCTG 202 (or Elective)3
MKTG 301 or 301W*3MGMT 301 or 301W*3
SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4MIS 301*3
General Education Course (GH)3General Education Course (Exploration)3
General Education Course (GA)3General Education Course (GN)3
 16-17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
ENGL 202D (GWS)3BA 420*1
FIN 301*3BA 421*3
SCM 301*3FIN 420 (Option Course #1)*3
Elective3Option Course #2*3
 General Education Course (GHW)3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IB 303 (IL)*3BA 422W*3
ACCTG 405 (Option Course #3)*3BA 495A3-6
Option Course #4*3Option Course #5*3
Elective3400-Level Course (Option Course #6)*3
Elective (if needed)0-3Additional 400-Level Business Course*0-3
 12-15 15
Total Credits 121-125
*

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

Please note, ECON 102 is an entrance-to-major requirement that requires a grade of C or better

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Program Notes:

  • Available options of the BSBUC program at Penn State Scranton are Accounting, Business Analytics, Financial Services, Management & Marketing, and Individualized. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.

Advising Notes:

  • FIN 301: Smeal-bound students must take FIN 301 no later than semester 4 to satisfy entrance-to-major requirements in time for their application to the Smeal College.
  • STAT 200: Student must not delay taking STAT 200 past semester 4, as it is a prerequisite for FIN 301 and SCM 301.
  • A student's career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individualized academic plan. Be sure to consult an adviser in this department and your Degree Audit when scheduling courses. The Degree Audit on LionPATH is your official check of graduation requirements.

Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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
ECON 102 or 104 (GS)†13BA 243 (US)4
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 104 or 102 (GS)†13
General Education Course (GN)3MIS 204 or 250 (GQ)3
General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3
PSU 81 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 201 or 2113-4ACCTG 202 (or Elective)3
MKTG 301 or 301W*3MGMT 301 or 301W*3
SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4MIS 301*3
General Education Course (GH)3General Education Course (Exploration)3
General Education Course (GA)3General Education Course (GN)3
 16-17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
ENGL 202D (GWS)3BA 420*1
FIN 301*3BA 421*3
SCM 301*3Option Course #2 (MKTG)*3
Option Course #1 (MGMT)*3General Education Course (GHW)3
 Elective3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IB 303 (IL)*3BA 422W*3
Option Course #3*3BA 495A3-6
Option Course #4*3Option Course #5*3
Elective3400-Level Course (Option Course #6)*3
Elective (if needed)0-3Additional 400-Level Business Course*0-3
 12-15 15
Total Credits 121-125
*

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

Please note, ECON 102 is an entrance-to-major requirement that requires a grade of C or better

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Program Notes:

  • Available options of the BSBUC program at Penn State Scranton are Accounting, Business Analytics, Financial Services, Management & Marketing, and Individualized. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.

Advising Notes:

  • FIN 301: Smeal-bound students must take FIN 301 no later than semester 4 to satisfy entrance-to-major requirements in time for their application to the Smeal College.
  • STAT 200: Student must not delay taking STAT 200 past semester 4, as it is a prerequisite for FIN 301 and SCM 301.
  • Instead of 300/400-level Management or Marketing, TWO of the option courses (6 credits) may also be specific Business or Business Communication courses listed in the PSU Bulletin (the two most often offered on this campus are BA 250 and MKTG 220).
  • A student's career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individualized academic plan. Be sure to consult an adviser in this department and your Degree Audit when scheduling courses. The Degree Audit on LionPATH is your official check of graduation requirements.

Individualized Option: Business, B.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
ECON 102 or 104 (GS)†13BA 243 (US)4
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 104 or 102 (GS)†13
General Education Course (GN)3MIS 204 or 250 (GQ)3
General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3
PSU 81 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 201 or 2113-4ACCTG 202 (or Elective)3
MKTG 301 or 301W*3MGMT 301 or 301W*3
SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4MIS 301*3
General Education Course (GH)3General Education Course (Exploration)3
General Education Course (GA)3General Education Course (GN)3
 16-17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
ENGL 202D (GWS)3BA 420*1
FIN 301*3BA 421*3
SCM 301*3Option Course #2*3
Option Course #1*3General Education Course (GHW)3
 Elective3
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IB 303 (IL)*3BA 422W*3
Option Course #3*3BA 495A3-6
Option Course #4*3Option Course #5*3
Elective3400-Level Course (Option Course #6)*3
Elective (if needed)0-3Additional 400-Level Business Course*0-3
 12-15 15
Total Credits 121-125
*

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

Please note, ECON 102 is an entrance-to-major requirement that requires a grade of C or better

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Program Notes:

  • Available options of the BSBUC program at Penn State Scranton are Accounting, Business Analytics, Financial Services, Management & Marketing, and Individualized. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.

Advising Notes:

  • FIN 301: Smeal-bound students must take FIN 301 no later than semester 4 to satisfy entrance-to-major requirements in time for their application to the Smeal College.
  • STAT 200: Student must not delay taking STAT 200 past semester 4, as it is a prerequisite for FIN 301 and SCM 301.
  • A student's career/graduate school plans should be considered in developing an individualized academic plan. Be sure to consult an adviser in this department and your Degree Audit when scheduling courses. The Degree Audit on LionPATH is your official check of graduation requirements.

Shenango Campus

Accounting Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A or 100B (GWS)3
ECON 104 (GS)3BA 2434
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
PSU 81General Education Course3
 13 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
MKTG 301*3ENGL 202D (GWS)3
MGMT 301*3MIS 204 or 250*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 471*3ACCTG 472*3
BA 321*3BA 421*3
BA 322*3FIN 301*3
SCM 301*3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3MKTG or MGMT 400-Level Course*3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 403*3ACCTG 405*3
ACCTG 404*3BA 422W*3
BA 420*1BA 495A6
IB 303*3 
Elective*3 
Elective3 
 16 12
Total Credits 119
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • 30 credits of GA, GH, GN, GHW, GS to include 6 Integrative Studies Credits
  • 15 credits of GQ and GWS require a grade of "C" or better

Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A or 100B (GWS)3
ECON 104 (GS)3BA 2434
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
PSU 81General Education Course3
 13 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
MKTG 301*3ENGL 202D (GWS)3
MGMT 301*3MIS 204 or 250*3
General Education Course3300/400 Level Option Course*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 421*3
BA 322*3FIN 301*3
SCM 301*3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3300/400 Level Option Course*3
General Education Course3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 419*3BA 422W*3
BA 420*1BA 495A6
IB 303*3400-Level Option Course*3
300/400 Level Option Course*3 
400-Level Option Course*3 
Elective3 
 16 12
Total Credits 119
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Individualized Option: Business, B.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 (GWS)‡†3CAS 100A or 100B (GWS)3
ECON 104 (GS)3BA 2434
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3ECON 102 (GS)*#†3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
PSU 81General Education Course3
 13 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2114SCM 200 or STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
MGMT 301*3ENGL 202D (GWS)3
MKTG 301W*3MIS 204 or 250*3
General Education Course3Approved Individualized Option*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 421*3
BA 322*3FIN 301*3
SCM 301*3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3Approved Individualized Option Course*3
General Education Course3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IB 303*3BA 422W*3
BA 420*1BA 495A6
Approved Individualized Option Course*3Approved Individualized Option Course*3
Approved Individualized Option Course*3 
Approved 400-Level Individualized Option Course*3 
Elective 3 
 16 12
Total Credits 119
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Wilkes-Barre Campus

Accounting Option: Business, B.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
ENGL 15 or 30H‡†3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C3
MATH 21 (or higher)‡#†3-4ECON 102 or 104†13
ECON 102 or 104†13MIS 204*3
PSU 81STAT 200‡†4
General Education Course3ACCTG 2013
General Education Course3 
 16-17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2023ENGL 202D3
MGMT 301*3BA 2434
MKTG 301W*3FIN 301*3
General Education Course3SCM 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 15 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 471*3ACCTG 403*3
BA 321*3ACCTG 472*3
ACCTG 404*3BA 322*3
IB 303*3MIS 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B6
ACCTG 405*3Option Requirement*23
General Education Course3Elective3
Elective3 
 13 15
Total Credits 121-122
*

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

Please note, ECON 102 is an entrance-to-major requirement that requires a grade of C or better

2

Choose a 400-level course from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, HPA, IB, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, RM, STAT or SCM

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Business Analytics Option: Business, B.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
ENGL 15 or 30H‡†3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C3
MATH 21 (or higher)‡#†3-4ECON 102 or 104†13
ECON 102 or 104†13MIS 204*3
PSU 81STAT 200‡†4
General Education Course3ACCTG 2013
General Education Course3 
 16-17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2023ENGL 202D3
MGMT 301*3BA 2434
MKTG 301W*3FIN 301*3
General Education Course3SCM 301*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 15 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
IB 303*3MIS 345*3
MIS 301*3MIS 431*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B6
Supporting Business Analytics Course elective (300 or 400 level with proper prerequisites)*3Supporting Business Analytics Course elective (300 or 400 level with proper prerequisites)*3
Supporting Business Analytics Course elective (300 or 400 level with proper prerequisites)*3General Education Course3
Elective3 
 13 15
Total Credits 121-122
*

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

Please note, ECON 102 is an entrance-to-major requirement that requires a grade of C or better

2

Choose a 400-level course from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, HPA, IB, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, RM, STAT or SCM

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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
ENGL 15 or 30H‡†3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C3
MATH 21 (or higher)‡†3-4MIS 204*3
ECON 102 or 104†13ECON 102 or 104†13
PSU 81STAT 200‡†4
General Education Course3ACCTG 2013
General Education Course3 
 16-17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 2023ENGL 202D3
MGMT 301*3FIN 301*3
MKTG 301W*3SCM 301*3
General Education Course3BA 2434
General Education Course3General Education Course3
 15 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
IB 303*3MIS 301*3
Communication Option Course*23MKTG/MGMT Option Course*33
General Education Course3General Education Course3
MKTG/MGMT Option Course*33General Education Course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B6
MKTG/MGMT 400-level Option Course*33Elective3
MKTG/MGMT Option Course*33MKTG/MGMT Option Course*33
Elective 3 
 13 15
Total Credits 121-122
*

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

Please note, ECON 102 is an entrance-to-major requirement that requires a grade of C or better

2

Select 3 credits from: CAS 250, CAS 252, CAS 352, CAS 404, ENGL 419 (Students may opt to take an additional MGMT/MKTG 300-400 level course in lieu of Communications Course for a total of 18 credits MGMT/MKTG.)

3

Select 15 credits from the following (to include at least 3 credits in MGMT and 3 credits in MKTG and at least 3 credits at the 400 level): BA 250, MGMT 321, MGMT 326, MGMT 331, MGMT 341, MGMT 424, MGMT 451W, MKTG 220, MKTG 310, MKTG 327, MKTG 330, MKTG 342, MKTG 422, MKTG 450W

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

York Campus

Accounting Option, Business Analytics Option, Individualized Business Option, Management and Marketing Option: Business, B.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
ECON 102 (GS)*#†3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)3
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡†3ECON 104 (GS)3
MATH 21 (or higher (GQ))‡#†3MGMT 301*3
General Education Course (GA)3STAT 200 (GQ)‡†4
General Education Course (Integrative Studies)3General Education Course (GN)3
PSU 31 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 211 or 2013-4ACCTG 2020-3
MIS 204 or 2503ENGL 202D (GWS)3
MKTG 301W*3General Education Course (Exploration)3
General Education Course (GH)3General Education Course (GN)3
General Education Course (Integrative Studies)3General Education Course (GHW)3
 Elective3
 15-16 15-18
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 321*3BA 322*3
BA 2434MIS 301*3
FIN 301*3SCM 301*3
Option 1*3Option 3*3
Option 2*3Elective2-3
 16 14-15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA 420*1BA 422W*3
BA 421*3BA 495A or 495B3
IB 303*3Option 6*3
Option 4*3400-Level Business Elective3
Option 5*3 
Elective0-1 
 13-14 12
Total Credits 117-123
*

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), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Career Paths

In today's economic environment, the Bachelor of Science in Business allows companies to hire individuals who have a broad knowledge of all aspects of business. This broad knowledge give you the opportunity to be effective within many different types of organizations. You will also be well-positioned to pursue admission to graduate programs.

Careers

With a degree in business, you may specialize through options that may vary by campus. With an accounting option, you can work in the areas of financial and managerial accounting, systems and controls, taxation, and auditing. The entrepreneurship option provides the skills for you to start your own business or to work as an entrepreneur within a company. Health services provides the financial and administrative skills and knowledge necessary for you to become a health services managers. With an option in financial services you might pursue positions in wealth and risk management, estate planning or financial and retirement planning. With the management and marketing option you will be prepared for a career in retail management, small business management or in marketing, advertising and promotion. Finally, with an individualized option, you have flexibility to build specialized skills for your personal business career goals.

Opportunities for Graduate Studies

A baccalaureate degree in Business can lead to a Master's degree in Business (MBA) or other business-related masters degrees. MBA programs are offered at Penn State Great Valley, Penn State Erie, Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State Berks, Smeal College of Business and through the World Campus.

Contact

Beaver

100 University Drive
Monaca, PA 15061
724-773-3892
tdh13@psu.edu

https://beaver.psu.edu/academics/majors/business-accounting
https://beaver.psu.edu/academics/majors/business-management

Brandywine

Tomezsko 207J
25 Yearsley Mill Rd.
Media, PA 19063
jvs11@psu.edu

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

DuBois

171 Smeal Building
DuBois, PA 15801
814-375-4800
lhp5@psu.edu

https://dubois.psu.edu/academics/degrees/business

Fayette

2201 University Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA
724-430-4245

https://fayette.psu.edu/academics/baccalaureate/bachelor-science-business

Greater Allegheny

4000 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132
412-675-9055
yzb1@psu.edu

https://greaterallegheny.psu.edu/academics/business

Hazleton

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

https://hazleton.psu.edu/bachelors-science-business

Lehigh Valley

2809 Saucon Valley Road
Center Valley, PA 18034
610-285-5117
maungkmin@psu.edu

https://lehighvalley.psu.edu/academics/degrees/business

Mont Alto

205 General Studies Building
Mont Alto, PA 17237
717-749-6027
hhh10@psu.edu

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

New Kensington

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

https://newkensington.psu.edu/academics/academics/4-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 Ave.
309C Sharon Hall
Sharon, PA 16146
724-983-2942
gxm32@psu.edu

https://shenango.psu.edu/academics/degrees/business-accounting

Wilkes-Barre

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

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

York

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

https://www.york.psu.edu/academics/baccalaureate/business

Abington

DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
1600 Woodland Rd.
Abington, PA 19001
215-421-0030
tws16@psu.edu

https://www.abington.psu.edu/academics/majors-at-abington

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/bachelors-degrees/business

Berks

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

https://berks.psu.edu/academics/baccalaureate-degrees/bs-business

World Campus

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ADVISING
100 Innovation Blvd
Suite 225
University Park, PA 16803
814-863-3283
advising@worldcampus.psu.edu

https://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/penn-state-online-business-bachelor-of-science-degree