Penn State World Campus recommends that students follow course sequences as they progress through our degree programs. The following degree map is intended to give you clear direction for your course selections, with these sequences in mind.
We recommend that you begin your studies with Stage 1, then progress to Stage 2, and so on. Other courses not offered by the World Campus may fulfill the requirements of the General Business Option. See the course list for the business option courses. Information for prerequisite courses are at the bottom of this page.
We encourage you to consult with your academic adviser by e-mail or calling 800-252-3592 prior to registration.
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Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
General Education |
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ENGL 015*
MATH 021, 022, or 110
B A 243*
Gen Ed
Option |
CAS 100
M I S 204
ECON 002 or 004
Gen Ed
Option |
Writing Skills (GWS), 6 credits
Natural Sciences (GN), 3 credits
Quantification (GQ), 3 credits
- MATH 021
- MATH 022
- MATH 110
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS), 3 credits
Arts (GA), 3 credits
Humanities (GH), 3 credits |
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Stage 3 |
Stage 4 |
ACCTG 211
MGMT 301W*
Gen Ed
Option |
ENGL 202D*
MKTG 301*
SCM 200 or STAT 200
Gen Ed
Option |
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General Business Option (15 credits)
Choose 9–15 credits from this list: B A 250, CAS 250 or CAS 252, LER 100 or LER/WMNST 136, ECON 002 or ECON 004, MATH 022, MATH 110, MKTG 220
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Writing across the Curriculum Requirement
US/IL Requirement |
* C or higher grade required
Prerequisite Courses
| Before you take ... |
You must have already taken and passed ... |
| ENGL 015 |
Penn State placement exam or ENGL 004 |
| ENGL 202D |
ENGL 015 or ENGL 30 |
| MATH 021 |
Penn State placement exam or MATH 004 |
| MATH 022 |
Penn State placement exam or MATH 021 |
| MATH 110 |
Penn State placement exam or MATH 022 |
| MGMT 301W |
ENGL 015, MATH 021; ECON 002 or 004 |
| MKTG 301 |
ENGL 015, MATH 021, ECON 002 or 004—Not available to students who have taken BA 303 or MKTG 221 or MKTG 221W or MKTG 301W |
Exceptional Student Support
As a Penn State World Campus student, you will have access to an outstanding team of student support and advising personnel. From researching financial aid options, to choosing the right courses to meet your goals, to overcoming technical difficulties, our staff is dedicated to helping you get the most out of your education—every step of the way.
A Recognized Penn State Degree
Upon successful completion of this program you will be awarded the same credentials as any traditional, on-campus Penn State graduate. Your transcript will be a Penn State transcript; your diploma will be a Penn State diploma; and neither will differentiate the mode of your courses' delivery.
