Course List - Associate in Science in Business Administration
Requirements for the major (48-50 credits)
This includes 9 credits of General Education courses.
| Common Requirements for the Major (30–31 credits) | ||
| Prescribed Courses (16 credits) | ||
| ACCTG 211 | Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making Introduction to the role of accounting numbers in the process of managing a business and in investor decision making. |
4 credits |
| CAS 100 | Effective Speech Introduction to speech communication: formal speaking, group discussion, analysis and evaluation of messages. |
3 credits |
| ENGL 015 |
Rhetoric and Composition Prerequisite: ENGL 004 or satisfactory performance on the English proficiency |
3 credits |
| ENGL 202D | Effective Writing: Business Writing Writing reports and other common forms of business communication. |
3 credits |
| M I S 204 | Introduction to Business Information Systems Introduction to the use of information systems in business organizations. |
3 credits |
| Additional Courses (14–15 credits) | ||||
| B A 243 Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business 4 credits |
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| STAT 200 Elementary Statistics 4 credits |
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| ECON 102 Introductory Microeconomic Analysis (formerly ECON 002) 3 credits |
OR | ECON 104 Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis (formerly ECON 004) 3 credits |
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| MATH 021 College Algebra I 3 credits |
OR | MATH 022 College Algebra II 3 credits |
OR | MATH 110 Techniques of Calculus I 4 credits |
| General Business option (18–19 credits) | ||
| Marketing and Management courses (6 credits) | ||
| MGMT 301 Basic Management Concepts 3 credits |
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| MKTG 301W Principles of Marketing (Writing) 3 credits |
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| Additional Courses (12–13 credits) | ||
| B A 250 Small Businesses 3 credits |
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| ECON 102 Introductory Microeconomic Analysis (formerly ECON 002) 3 credits |
OR | ECON 104 Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis (formerly ECON 004) 3 credits |
| CAS 250 Small Group Communication 3 credits |
OR | CAS 252 Business and Professional Communication 3 credits |
| LER 100 Industrial Relations 3 credits |
OR | LER 136 Race, Gender, and Employment 3 credits |
| MATH 022 College Algebra II 3 credits |
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| MATH 110 Techniques of Calculus I 4 credits |
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| MKTG 220 Personal Selling 3 credits |
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General Education (21 credits)
Note: 9 of these credits are included in the Requirements for the major.
Writing and Speaking (GWS) (6 credits)
- CAS 100 Effective Speech
- ENGL 015 Rhetoric and Composition
Quantification (GQ) (3 credits)
- MATH 021 College Algebra I
Natural Sciences (GN) (3 credits)
Arts (GA) (3 credits)
Humanities (GH) (3 credits)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) (3 credits)
Most of the courses in the associate in science degree in business administration degree are offered every semester. Please check the World Campus Course Catalog for specific course availability.
NOTE: Listed prerequisites may be waived by the course instructor if you can demonstrate the required level of competency.
NOTE: Among the above degree requirements, students should incorporate at least 3 credits in US or international (IL) cultures courses, as well as 3 credits in writing across the curriculum courses. The above course list includes only courses offered by World Campus. An official degree audit or the recommended academic plan for this program may include additional course options and detailed requirements. All students are expected to complete at least 18 Penn State credits to earn this degree. Please consult an academic adviser for details.